A former Governor of Ekiti State Ayodele Fayose has warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against expelling Nyesom Wike. Wike, a chieftain of the PDP, worked against the party in the 2023 presidential election and has since been appointed as a member of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. ...
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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Director, South-West Zone, Mr Oluwole Amusan, has described corps’ members as the pride of the nation. Amusan said this while speaking to the 2023 Batch ‘B’ (Stream II) corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Ikare-Akoko on Friday. The director...
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State has advised traditional rulers to strive toward justice as the tribunal determining the state governorship election enters a critical stage in its proceedings. Chairman of the party, Mr Francis Orogu, gave the advice while briefing newsmen on Friday in Lafia. Orogu...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Chairman, Arewa Youths Awareness on Leadership and Election in Bauchi State, Khamis Musa Darazo, has expressed optimism that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would emerge victorious at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT). He therefore said that as soon as Tinubu wins...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Khalil Halilu as the new Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). Mr. Halilu, who is 32-year old would replaces Dr Bashir...
The Sokoto State Government has approved N20.3 billion for the purchase of food stuffs to caution the effect of fuel subsidy removal and other projects in the state. Alhaji Jabir Mai-Hula, the state Commissioner for Religious Affairs, made this known to newsmen after the maiden Executive Council meeting...
Akwa-Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has called on Nigerians to embrace agriculture, saying that it provides a lasting solution to fuel subsidy removal. Governor Eno made the call on Friday during the September edition of the monthly Covenant Service at the Government House Banquet Hall, Uyo. He...
The Police Command in Katsina State, has arrested 10 suspected fraudsters in possession of fake N144,000 notes. The command Spokesperson, ASP Aliyu Abubakar-Sadiq said this in Katsina on Friday. According to him, the suspects were arrested by detectives on Aug. 28, at Bakin Kasuwa quarters in Kankia, following...
Medical doctors in Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital (ASYBSH) Gusau in Zamfara have suspended their plan to embark on an indefinite strike on Sept. 4. This is contained in a statement on Friday by the state branch of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), signed by the State Chairman, Dr Sanusi...
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday visited Owerri to celebrate with the people on the occasion of the 2023 Imo Women August Meeting. Mrs Tinubu, who was received by Governor Hope Uzodinma and his wife, Chioma Uzodinma, called for more support for women in the state....
As Nigeria’s population continues to grow, so does the demand for quality housing. One niche within the real estate market that presents a promising investment opportunity is student housing. With a thriving educational sector and a significant youth population, the advantages of investing in student housing in Nigeria are...
The Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced investigation into bribery allegations against the House of Representatives Committee on job racketeering and gross mismanagement in government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). ICPC spokesman, Mr Azuka Ogugua, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Ogugua...
President and Chairman, Governing Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku, has applauded the numerous contributions of women in national development, saying they represent an important component in nation building. Speaking on Thursday at the 10th Anniversary of She Forum Africa, the President, who...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The 2023 Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar says the PDP will bounce back to give Nigerians a responsive government. Alhaji Atiku stated this in a statement issued by his Media Office in Abuja on Friday. ...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The federal government has disclosed that it will deploy all possible measures to protect schools and educational facilities across the country, describing the unwarranted attacks on schools and the abduction of students as unacceptable. Also it vowed to block all leakages of...
A newly released video of Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin has emerged showing him in Africa dismissing reports of his elimination, reports Reuters. In a report the warlord insisted “Everything is fine” in the video filmed in Africa during “the second half of August.” Recall that Prigozhin...
The Department of State Security (DSS) has arrested Kingsley Obiora, the deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria in charge of economic policy, reports Peoples Gazette. Mr Obiora has now spent four nights in custody under questioning by the security service, which has been looking into allegations...
Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr Christopher Maikalangu, says the Park and Pay policy in the City Center and some other parts of the FCT began on Friday. Maikalangu said this while addressing a news conference at the council secretariat on Friday in Abuja. ...
A fatal accident involving a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) towing van and Dangote truck has claimed the life of its officer, leaving three persons critically injured. The accident occurred in the earlier hours of Friday, around 3 a.m, on the Kugbo Nyanya Expressway, near Karu bridge. ...
Cristiano Ronaldo was named in Portugal’s squad on Friday for upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Slovakia and Luxembourg. Former European champions Portugal sit top of Group J in qualifying for next year’s finals in Germany. They face Slovakia in Bratislava next Friday before hosting Luxembourg three days...