The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, on Thursday denied owing a businesswoman, Mrs Tracynither Ohiri, N200 million for promotional materials she supplied during his 2014 governorship campaign. Umahi denied the allegation while fielding questions from journalists during his tour of the Independence Bridge in Lagos. He said: “When...
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By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Administration for the appointment of Ahmad Musa Kida as the new board Chairman and Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the Group Managing Director to pilot the affairs of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited....
BY AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna– Northern groups known as the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) and Northern Awareness Network (NAN) have extended their heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Mele Kyari upon his retirement from the position of Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, gas said he is healthy, strong and performing his duties as the minister of FCT. Wike stated this in Abuja on Thursday, while reacting to the rumour going round that he collapsed on Friday and was flown to France...
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has reassigned the suit filed by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and others to Justice Binta Nyako. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reliably gathered on Thursday that the hearing of the suit has...
The former Director-General of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Maharazu Tsiga Rtd. said he was able to come out alive from kidnappers’ den by the help and mercies of God. Tsiga said this on Thursday, when he and 18 other victims were reunited with their families by...
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports of Niger Republic’s withdrawal from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), stating that such a move would have serious security implications. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, addressed the media on Thursday in Abuja, emphasising the critical role of the...
The state chairmen of Social Democratic Party (SDP) have advised the party leadership to ensure that democratically-elected structures are not truncated to appease new members joining the party. The party helmsmen, under the aegis of SDP Forum of State Chairmen, in a communique issued after their meeting held on...
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has expressed determination to prevent corruption and enhance transparency in Local Government Councils (LGCs) across the country. The ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Aliyu, said this at a stakeholders’ meeting on ICPC Accountability and Corruption Prevention Programme for LGs (ACPPLG)...
Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has commended the judgment of the Election Petition Tribunal, which upheld the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo. Oba Ewuare made the commendation during a solidarity visit by Gov Okpebholo to his Palace on Thursday in Benin. Oba Ewuare described the governor as...
Traditional Ruler of Uromi Kingdom, HRH Zaiki Anslem Eidenojie II, on Thursday appealed to the Federal Government to deploy mobile policemen (MOPOL) to the barracks in Uromi to strengthened security in Esan North-East of Edo The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the facility, built and donated by...
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, set aside the order directing the temporary forfeiture of 378, 000 US dollars and a Mercedes Benz GLS 600 Maybach to the Federal Government. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission...
Rivers State Government has on Thursday cancelled all pending procurement and tender processes in compliance with the Supreme Court judgement. The Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ibas, made the remark in a special announcement, signed and issued by Prof Ibibia Worika, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG)...
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has said that in 2025, the length of rainy season in Gombe State is expected to be between 107 to 140 days. This is contained in the Agency’s 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction, (SCP) document made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in...
by DAVID IORJA, Abuja- – Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the country’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary celebrations. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice-President, Mr Stanley Nkwocha, made this known...
Some determined constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District on Thursday vowed never to back down on the recall process of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the National Assembly. Rather, they insisted that they would fine-tune the process. The constituents, in a statement issued on Thursday by Salihu Habib, said there...
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Thursday warned International Airlines on passenger travel restriction issues. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Michael Achimugu, the NCAA Director of Consumer Protection and Public Affairs in Abuja. According to Achimugu, NCAA has received several complaints about airlines selling...
The wife of the Delta Governor, Mrs Tobore Oborevwori, has appealed to residents to stop attributing autism to spiritual causes. Autism is a condition that affects how your child socialises and behaves. Early signs include limited eye contact and body language and repetitive motions. Delta First Lady made the...
The Nigerian military is committed to enhancing defence cooperation in Africa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa has said. Musa said this while inaugurating the committee to work out modalities for the maiden edition of the Africa Chiefs of Defence Summit which will hold from June...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed the judgment of the Edo Governorship Election Tribunal, which upheld the electoral victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki. The party described the verdict as a testament to the will of the Edo people, who overwhelmingly supported Obaseki at...