A lawmaker representing Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency in Zamfara, Alhaji Kabiru Maipalace, has commenced distribution of Ramadan Welfare Package to 500 households. Flagging off the distribution exercise for Gusau and Tsafe Local Government Areas in Gusau on Thursday, the State Chairman, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Jamilu Jibo-Magayaki lauded...
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Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has praised the state coordinator of Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL), Mrs. Ladi Ahmed Jatto, for effective delivery of the Agency’s mandate projects. Speaking at the signing of contracts for civil works at key sites in Etahi, Omigbo, and Ankpa, Governor Ododo...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja– The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed MultiChoice Nigeria to maintain its current subscription prices until the ongoing investigation into its proposed price hike is concluded. Director, Corporate Affairs, FCCPC, Ondaje Ijagwu, who disclosed this via the Commission’s X handle on Thursday,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared the sum of N 1.703 trillion revenue among the Federal Government, states and the Local Government Councils (LGCs) for January. Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), Mr. Bawa Mokwa,...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has said the lack of public accountability, weak institutions, passivity of citizens and civil society organisations are reasons Nigeria still gropes for good governance Fubara spoke at the 6th Yearly Lecture of the SWAAYA Limited, Publishers of The Freedom Online, on Thursday in Lagos....
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said that his team is in a hurry to fulfill the promises made to the people of the state. Aiyedatiwa said this at the inauguration of two reappointed commissioners and newly appointed Secretary to the State Government and Special Advisers, on Thursday in...
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has restored the N100 million monthly subvention to Edo university Iyamoh, which was stopped by the immediate past administration. Okpebholo disclosed this at the 6th convocation ceremony of the institution held at Iyamoh, Edo, on Thursday. Okpebholo, represented by the Commissioner for Energy and...
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have faulted the claim by the impeached speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa,that he had returned to the assembly as speaker. A member of the assembly, Mr Stephen Ogundipe, spoke with reporters on Thursday in Ikeja, on behalf of the 36 members of...
Police Command in Imo State has arrested two suspected child traffickers and rescued two stolen children in separate operations. The command’s spokesman, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Okoye said in a strong display of professionalism, operatives of the command rejected a N1m bribe to...
The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has said the 50 per cent tariff increase for telecom companies will guarantee meaningful access to telecoms services for Nigerians. The minister said this while briefing State House Correspondents on Thursday. The minister had led Mr Sunil Mittal, Chairman,...
The stock market on Thursday experienced a slight downturn, with overall market performance declining by 0.11 per cent. This marginal decline resulted in investors losing a significant N77 billion. Specifically, the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) market capitalisation fell by N77 billion, or 0.11 per cent, to N67.102 trillion from...
Nigeria has spent 500 million dollars on polio eradication efforts, but some challenges remain in fully eliminating circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV). The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja. Pate spoke at a high-level meeting with the Polio Oversight Board...
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has begun an investigation into an incident involving its personnel and some civilians that occurred on Wednesday at Unguwan Gangare, Barakallahu, in Kaduna State. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Olusola Akinboyewa, on Thursday in...
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, said the telecoms sector’s regulatory framework and operations would be reviewed to reflect global best practices, with a greater focus on protecting infrastructure. Tinubu spoke at a meeting with an Airtel delegation led by Mr Sunil Mittal, Chairman, at the State House, Abuja. “I...
Commissioner of police, Lagos State Command, Mr Moshood Jimoh, addressing newsmen on Thursday at the command Headquaters in Ikeja The Commissioner of Police for Lagos State, Moshood Jimoh, has stated that the withdrawal of police officers attached to eminent personalities is in the public interest. He made this known...
An All Progressive Congress (APC) group in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government, the Tinubu Lagos State Ambassadors (AATLSA) has inaugurated a special executive council ahead of the 2027 elections. The Director-General of AATLSA, Chief Rasak Fasesan, unveiled the 80-member team at a meeting of the Mandate Political Group (TMM), a political...
The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has urged the authorities in that country to effect the arrest of the alleged killers of a Nigerian, Anthony Mbonu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mbonu was killed in Durban City, South Africa. NUSA National Publicity Secretary, Akindele Olunloyo, who...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Plateau State Government has begun implementing mining reforms aimed at formalizing artisanal miners while enforcing the suspension of illegal mining activities. This follows the signing of Executive Order 001, 2025, by Governor Caleb Mutfwang on February 21, which halted all mining operations due...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Federal Capital Territory Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the nation’s capital is more focused and determined to win the six area councils in the forthcoming area council elections and the general elections....
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Government is set to benefit from a $500 million World Bank-assisted fund allocated across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja to enhance access to high-quality basic education and primary healthcare services. The Kogi State Commissioner for...