A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to identity, within 90 days, its officials involved in the registration of the underaged during the Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR) exercise in polling units across the country. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, in a judgment, also...
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has concluded plans to extend the life span of the Ilesa water financing agreement with the Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) which is due for closure by December ending. This is contained in a statement sent by the Spokesperson of the Governor, Mr Olawale...
The COP28, UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, with recorded 97,000 participants, should not become a model for the future in terms of attendance, head of the UN Development Programme, Achim Steiner has said. “I personally believe that these conferences have become too big,’’ he said in an...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Lafia – Nasarawa Emirate Council in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State has announced the passing away of the Chief Imam of the Nasarawa Emirate, Sheikh Malam Aliyu Abdullahi. The late Sheikh Abdullahi died at the age of 102 years, according to a...
The Management of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has announced increase in the university’s tuition fees for undergraduates by over 100 per cent. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the announcement was made in a statement made available to newsmen in Calabar on Monday. In the...
UBA wins Big at Bankers Awards, Covets African Bank of the Year, Best Bank in 8 of its subsidiaries.
UBA wins Big at Bankers Awards, Covets African Bank of the Year, Best Bank in 8 of its subsidiaries.
* Wins Bank of the Year Africa 2023 * Subsidiaries Come Top in Cameroon, Chad, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Mozambique, Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania. Africa’s global bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has again demonstrated its prowess on the international stage as it clinched nine prestigious...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has reiterated the state government’s commitment to promote inclusivity and eliminate discrimination against persons with disabilities. Governor Zulum stated this at an event on Sunday to mark the International Day for Persons with Disabilities with the theme:...
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has faulted the number of Nigeria’s delegation at the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). President Bola Tinubu had on November 29, 2023 departed Abuja for Dubai for the summit expected to end...
Construction giant and contractor of the Second Niger Bridge, Julius Berger, has formally handed over the multi-billion naira project to the Federal Government. In a brief ceremony at toll area of the bridge, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, expressed satisfaction with the project, confirming that the contractor...
The U.S. has said it is set to invest $600 million in private investments and infrastructure in Africa as partnership towards deepening global alliance. Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, David Greene, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja....
The Kaduna State Fire Service has said bush burning was responsible for the fire incident at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) in Kaduna. Assistant Commandant of the service, Ayuba Yohanna, made the confirmation on Sunday in a phone conversation with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
The U.S. has said it is committed to promoting sustainable peace between the Israeli and Palestinian people as well as the adoption of a two-state solution to the conflict between them. Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S, Embassy in Nigeria, Mr David Greene, expressed the commitment in an interview...
The Medical Guild has appealed to the Lagos State Government to prioritise the health and lives of healthcare workers, saying 15 doctors died within six months in the state. The Chairman of Guild, Dr Sa’eid Ahmad, made the disclosure during a news conference ahead of the guild’s...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau has said the conflicting judgments of the Court of Appeal on elections in some states will increase voter apathy in Nigeria. The PDP Chairman in Plateau, Mr Chris Hassan, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria...
The following are the results of Match Day 11 fixtures played on Sunday in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL): Bayelsa United FC 2-2 Abia Warriors FC Gombe United FC 2-5 Kano Pillars FC Remo Stars FC 1-0 Plateau United FC Shooting Stars FC 0-0 Heartland...
Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Ibadan, Most Rev. Joseph Akinfenwa, has urged Federal Government to declare a three-day prayers and fasting period for God to intervene in the country’s affairs.. Akinfenwa made the call during the Advent Carol of Nine Lessons and Songs held in Ibadan. The Anglican...
Miss Tolulope Mohameed on Sunday in Ibadan won the 20th edition of the annual Miss Oyo State Beauty Contest. Emerging as the contest’s first runners-up was Ms Favour Owoade, while Ms Gbemisola Amoo finished as the second runners-up. In the other awards categories, Ms Boluwatife Aremu emerged “Miss...
The National Executives of Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch of NUPENG under the control of Comrade Lucky Osesua has taken a swipe at the parent body for engaging in forum shopping, blackmail, contempt of Court and using sentiments to foist their illegal leadership on the Federal Government and other stakeholders...
• Says Abuja, Lagos, next The Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, has emerged as the 2023 Real Estate Personality of the Year in the National Service Award series which was held in Abuja at the weekend. The Mayor of Housing has however revealed what holds back the adequate housing...
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has visited crew members of the Nigerian Air Force MI-35P attack helicopter that crashed on Friday in Port Harcourt. Abubakar commended the five crew members receiving treatment at the NAF medical centre in Port Harcourt, for the professional manner...