By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – National Orientation Agency (NOA) Borno State Directorate has organized a one-day orientation conference to promote national cohesion, unity, and development. The conference, titled ” _Nationwide Peace Campaign: Pathway to National Cohesion, Development, and Unity Conference to Combat Insurgency, Banditry, Terrorism, Extremism, Youths’ Restiveness, and...
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By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Deputy Governor, Dr. Sam Ode has tasked Heads of Parastatal and Agencies in Benue State on unity and commitment to duty to ensure good governance in state. He stated this on Wednesday when the Forum of Heads of Parastatals and Agencies...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna– Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the State Government to sustain the momentum of its recently inaugurated Taskforce against urban crime, warning that growing criminal activities still pose a major threat to residents, journalists and the state’s fragile...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Government has commenced the distribution of fertilizer to support over 30,000 farmers across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Timothy Ojomah, in an interaction with the Special Adviser on Media to...
ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – A modern jetty project initiated by the Akwa State Government, located in the coastal town of Oron and expected to be completed by December will boost maritime activities, create jobs and facilitate water transportation to Cross River State. The state’s Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah,...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has lauded President Bola Tinubu over the tax reform bills recently signed into law saying it is an indication of the Federal Government’s commitment to “building a transparent, and growth-oriented tax system.” It stated that...
In a devastating blow to the football world, Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota, aged 28, and his younger brother André Silva, 26, lost their lives in a catastrophic car accident in Zamora, Spain, early Thursday morning. The Portuguese international, celebrated for his electrifying performances on the pitch and infectious...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Nigerian Youths for Atiku (NYFA) has issued a directive to its members across the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) immediately. This bold move is seen as a significant step towards unseating President Bola Tinubu...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a new trophy for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Morocco 2024. The trophy was launched at an event hosted by CAF and TotalEnergies in Casablanca, Morocco, and is a powerful symbol of the rise...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – A major political development has occurred in Benue State as Mr. David Olofu, a former Commissioner for Finance and Budget under ex-Governor Samuel Ortom, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Olofu announced his resignation in a letter to the Edikwu Ward 2...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that the military has killed scores of “high profile” terrorists and apprehended 1,191 others across various theatres of operation in the second quarter of the year. Director of Defence Media Operations, who disclosed this while addressing newsmen on Thursday in...
By EZEKIEL OBi, Abuja- Julius Abure-led Labour Party (LP) faction has given former presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi 48 hours ultimatum to formally resign from the party. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that the e ultimatum was issued due to Obi’s involvement in the ongoing coalition arrangement with Atiku Abubakar and...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State has endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu for a second term in 2027. The endorsement was made during a grand reception and “Thank You” rally held at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar. APC...
By HARUNA AHMED, Gombe – Gombe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has revealed that a staggering 171 houses were destroyed in the state due to flooding and windstorms over a two-month period. The devastating impact of the disaster has left many families homeless and vulnerable. Executive Secretary of SEMA,...
Federal Government has taken a significant step towards tackling oil theft and boosting crude oil production by creating 37 new evacuation routes for crude oil. According to the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, the new routes will help curb theft and...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) was officially unveiled on Wednesday as the platform for the National Coalition of Political Opposition Movement, with Senator David Mark as its interim National Chairman. Mark declared that the coalition’s mission transcends gaining political power in 2027, but rather to offer Nigerians a path to...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Tinubu Media Force (TMF), a support group for President Bola Tinubu, has dismissed the opposition coalition and their new platform, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as a desperate attempt to regain lost relevance. TMF National Coordinator, Gbenga Abiola, described the coalition as “a patchwork held...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the commencement of the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms for outstanding by-elections in 12 states. According to the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the sale of forms will begin on Thursday, July 3, and end...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- For the second day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu interacted with Nigerians living in Saint Lucia, promising to resolve some of the issues raised by the Nigerians diplomatically. While President Tinubu met with Nigerians at the official residence of Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister, Philip J. Pierre,...
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adamawa and Taraba Area Command, has made a significant interception of contraband items worth over N67 million. The seized items include 13,200 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) packed in 528 jerry cans, 1,925 liters of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) contained in 77 jerry cans,...