By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has said the state is ready to host the tourism world at this year’s Carnival Calabar International Festival. Otu, who made the assertion, Sunday, while flagging-off the third carnival dry run at the Millennium Park in...
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By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – One person was killed while three others sustained various degrees of injuries when gunmen suspected kidnappers attacked Bakutumbe village in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State on Saturday evening. A source in the area told journalists that the gunmen also abducted four...
By OLA MODUPE, Akure – Police have arrested a 28-year old ex-convict and internet fraudster, Fatai Bakare, for allegedly killing his father’s tenant, Onyimi Grace, at Ore town in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs. Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed...
The Police Command in Katsina State says it has foiled a kidnap attempt along Dutsinma-Kankara highway, killing three suspects in the process. ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the command’s spokesman, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Katsina on Sunday. “On Dec. 10, 2023, at...
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) currently has capacity to transmit 8,100mw of the about 13,000mw of electricity generated. “We are supposed to be able to transmit about 15,000mw, but we are unable to meet this capacity due to weak and ageing infrastructure. “Some of the infrastructure were...
The Economic Commission of West African States (ECOWAS), has commended the peaceful resolution of the disputes of the February general elections in Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Liberia. This is contained in a communiqué read by Dr Omar Touray, ECOWAS Commission President, at the end of the 64th session...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has not recruited anyone to speak on his behalf in Aso Rock Villa, the immediate past Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Emmanuel Jime has said. Jime stated this on Sunday, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Makurdi....
The Cross River Traditional Council says the selection of the Obong is its exclusive responsibility and legitimacy recognized by the Constitution of the Obong’s Palace and affirmed by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. This is contained in a statement jointly signed and issued by the Chairman, Etubom Essien...
Jack Grealish ensured Manchester City ended their four-game winless run as the Premier League champions survived a scare from Luton in their 2-1 victory on Sunday. With star striker Erling Haaland absent due to injury, Pep Guardiola’s side trailed to Elijah Adebayo’s goal late in the...
Benue governor Hyacinth Alia says he has special love for his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and will never work against it. Alia’s vow is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi on...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – As part of efforts to reduce road traffic crashes across the country, the Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Ali Biu has ordered sector commanders to immediately set up a joint task force comprising the Police, NSCDC, Nigerian Army, VIO...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, implored West African leaders to prioritize good governance and collective prosperity as an essential tool to prevent authoritarian takeovers of power and unconstitutional changes of government in...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – Ethiopian Aviation University, the largest aviation center of excellence in Africa, graduates 627 aviation professionals in a ceremony held at the newly upgraded Ethiopian Aviation University. The graduates were trainees in the University’s Pilot, Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Cabin Crew & Catering, and...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Retired police officers have petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun and all Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGs) over Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). In their statement which was made available by our correspondent on Sunday and signed by Peter...
Senators on Sunday donated one month’s salaries amounting to N109 million to victims of the Dec. 3 military drone mishap in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The military drone operation mistakenly killed 85 civilians gathered for a religious celebration in the community. Mr Ismail...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) on Saturday 9th December 2023 intercepted at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, AIIA, Enugu, twelve (12) consignments of cocaine belonging to members of a Drug Trafficking Organisation. The NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disrupted a pre-wedding ceremony in Katsina where a drug abuse competition held in a community popularly called Shola Quarters. The NDLEA operatives also arrested 25 youths participating in the competition. NDLEA’s spokesman, Mr Femi...
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has stressed the importance of political stability, peace and security for the prosperity of the region. President of ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, stated this at the 64th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government on Sunday...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, and his entourage, on Sunday, 10th December, 2023, made a stop at the St. Eugene Roman Catholic Parish in Ochon (Obubra LGA) where he joined other worshippers to thank God for...
Kano pillars Para-soccer team on Sunday pipped Sokoto team 14-1 to advance to the quarter final of the para-soccer at the ongoing Para-Sports Games in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the para soccer match was played at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium,Abuja. The games...