Rear Admiral Olusegun Ferreira, has assumed duty as the new Commander of Operation Delta Safe (OPDS). Ferreira who assumed duty on Friday in Yenagoa, pledged to build on the achievements of his predecessor in curbing oil theft and other criminal activities in the area. The News Agency of Nigeria...
Bode
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Presidential Transition Council (PTC), has disowned the programme of events for the presidential inauguration making the rounds on the social media. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of PTC, Mr Boss Mustapha, who stated this in a statement...
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says about 1,700 Nigerians remaining in Sudan will be evacuated “in a matter of days”. Mr Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, NiDCOM, on Saturday said this was included in the highlights of the multi-agency briefing at the Nnamdi...
A Constitutional Lawyer, Kayode Ajulo, has written king Charles III, pleading for a Prerogative of Mercy for the former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and wife, Beatrice over their conviction by a British court. Ajulo made the plea in a letter to King Charles III and made available to...
The immediate past Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has charged the incoming administration on unity and managing diversity for a fair, just, and better nation. Mimiko made the call at the Change and Development Forum powered by the Dare Adeboye Foundation on Friday. It had the theme:...
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz celebrated his 20th birthday by storming into the Madrid Open final with a 6-4 6-3 victory over Borna Coric on Friday to stay on track for his fourth title of the season. In Sunday’s title clash, the top-seeded Spaniard will face off against qualifier Aslan...
Charles III will be crowned king on Saturday in a solemn Christian ceremony steeped in 1,000 years of history and tradition, but adapted to reflect 21st-century Britain. St Edward’s Crown — a solid gold, sacred symbol of the monarch’s authority used only once in their reign — will be...
By 5 June when our 10th National Assembly will be proclaimed, a political tactician of uncommon hue, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, would have crossed the first hurdle of taking a firm position to ensuring that dialogue and robust networking prevails over tantrums and bad blood in the emergence of...
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says democracy is a shadow of itself without press freedom. Mr Philippe Delange, Officer-in-Charge of UNESCO Regional Office, Abuja said this at the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day organised by UNESCO, in collaboration with UN Information...
Dr Abdulmalik Durunguwa, Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission, has assured that the 2023 Census will address the myriad of problems bedeviling Nigeria. Durunguwa, who is representing Kaduna State at the commission, stated this during a chat with members of the Southern Kaduna Journalists Forum in Abuja on Friday. He...
Latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria Today 2023 United Bank for Africa Plc Graduate Management Accelerated Programme (GMAP) GOALPrime Organization Nigeria (GPON) Recruitment for NYSC Trai.nees IT/Human Resource Manager Job Openings at Inagbe Grand Resort and Leisure Ongoing Recruitment at Rossland Screening Solutions Job Openings at GFT Limited Job Openings...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the family, friends and fans of Chris Mba, one of the icons of Nigerian highlife music. The musician died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital on Wednesday after battling a prolonged illness. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that the former...
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), said it had reached an agreement with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) for availability of ‘Jet A’ fuel for seamless transportation of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON, Alhaji Zikrullah Hassan, made this known in...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has emphasised the importance of maintaining clean and safe health through proper and frequent washing of hands to reduce the risk of infections and ensure healthy living. Dr Tochi Okwor, Assistant Director, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), NCDC, said this...
Benue Governor-elect, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has constituted 12 sub-committees under the main Transition Committee for his inauguration on May 29. The sub-committees are to plan a worthwhile inauguration and oath taking ceremony of the governor-elect. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by Chief...
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has been urged to intervene in the ongoing strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to save the hospitality industry from collapse. Chairman of the Imo chapter, Nigeria Hoteliers Association, Mr Chima Chukwunyere, stated this on Friday while addressing newsmen in Owerri. The News...
By OLA MUDOPE, Abeokuta – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Command, has arrested a fake police officer and 42 others for alleged internet fraud activities. The EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, said in a statement that the suspects were arrested on Friday at Ijebu-Ode and Awa-Ijebu...
The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) on Friday, sealed up the Garki International Market in Abuja over accumulated refuse dumps that might cause an epidemic outbreak. The Director AEPB, Mr Osi Braimah, condemned the break down of law and order in the market. “Our environmental officers in carrying out...
Chika Obi, a sports analyst, has expressed optimistic that Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will win their 3rd match against South Africa at the ongoing 2023 African Under-17 Cup of Nation’s on Saturday. Obi, who expressed his optimistic while speaking with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ota, said...
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has threatened to dissolve Doma Local Government Legislative Council, if the councilors failed to embrace peace due to the crises rocking the legislative arm. The Chairman, House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Alkali, made the House position known during...