The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) on Wednesday resumed the supply of electricity to the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan after more than 100 days of disconnection. The Chairman of UCH Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), Mr Oladayo Olabampe, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
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By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has commended The Chief Executive Officer of Google, Mr Sundar Pichai, for the interest of the company in advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation in Nigeria. Tinubu met the Google team in Paris on Wednesday in company of Mr Bosun...
Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the suspended Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL) on Wednesday, denied allegations that he solicited for nude photographs of the female student. Ndifon, denied the allegations before Justice James Omotosho of a Federal High Court in Abuja while being cross examined by the the...
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said the Federal Government is set to establish a National Paramilitary Academy. Tunji-Ojo said this on Wednesday when the Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to his...
A disturbing video has surfaced on social media showing a woman, reportedly a food vendor from Cameroon, urinating directly into a pot of soup. In the viral footage, the woman is seen squatting over the pot of soup, relieving herself in what appears to be a shocking and unhygienic...
Sensational Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has announced dates for his highly anticipated “HEIS World Tour 2025”, including performances in Japan and other European countries. Rema released the dates for the global music spectacle, named after his sophomore album “Heis”, on his social media platforms with...
The Federal Government has pledged its commitment to revive the textile industry, its value chains, as well as promote made in Nigeria goods. Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Sen. John Enoh made the pledge on Wednesday in Lagos, during his visit to Sunflag Nigeria Ltd., on...
President Bola Tinubu has commended the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for its continued confidence in Nigeria’s economy. President Tinubu commended the organisation following its 50 million dollars equity investment in the Lagos Free Zone, a Tolaram initiative to support the development and expansion of Nigeria’s first deep-sea port-based, private...
Another Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Salisu Koko, representing Koko-Besse/Maiyama Constituency of Kebbi State, has defected to All Progressives Congress (APC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Amos Magaji, representing Zango Kataf/Jaba Federal Constituency of Kaduna, had, during the plenary on...
Pope Francis has once again been unable to deliver a public address due to ongoing bronchitis. During the weekly general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday, the 88-year-old pontiff, who leads 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, asked a priest to read his prepared statement on his behalf. He explained that...
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned the Comptroller-General of Nigerian Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, to appear before it on Feb. 18. This is contained in a statement issued by the Head, Media/Public Petitions Committee, House of Representatives, Chooks Oko, on Wednesday in Abuja. Oko said...
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago has announced that the state government will invest N1 billion on a project aimed at providing education for children with special needs. Bago announced this during the inauguration of Resources, Inclusivity and Strategic Communication (RISE) project by Farid Centre in collaboration with MacArthur Foundation...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has said the FCT Administration is concluding the engagement of contractors for waste management in satellite towns. Wike disclosed this after inspecting some ongoing projects in the capital city in Abuja on Wednesday. The minister, who said that...
Niger State Government has said it would provide incentives that will crash prices of food items during the Ramadan season. Gov. Mohammed Umaru-Bago disclosed this on Wednesday when he received a delegation from the Gates Foundation on a courtesy visit to the Government House. Minna. The governor said the...
Netizens, especially some fans of music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, have lashed at him for confirming romantic relationship with Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, expressing his desire to marry her. Natasha Osawaru is the Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly and grand-daughter of...
President Donald Trump once again brushed aside international outrage over his plan to take control of Gaza, saying the United States could help transform it into a “diamond.” “We’re going to take it, we’re going to hold it, we’re going to cherish it,” Trump said during a meeting with...
General Superintendent of the Holy Spirit Mission, Ikeja, Lagos State, Bishop Charles Ighele, on Wednesday called for a ban on the celebration of Valentine’s Day in Nigeria. Ighele made the called in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, against the backdrop of illicit sexual...
Vinicius Junior claimed Manchester City’s fans’ banner fired him up after playing a starring role in Real Madrid’s dramatic Champions League victory at the Etihad Stadium. The visiting side were greeted by a huge flag before Tuesday’s play-off first leg at the Etihad Stadium, poking fun at the Brazilian’s...
The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Caucus in the Delta House of Assembly, on Wednesday said that none of the assembly members was warming up to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Majority Leader of the House, Mr Emeka Nwaobi said this in Asaba, while reacting to the...
Prince Abayomi Akinruntan, has debunked the rumoured death of his father, Oba Frederick Obateru-Akinruntan, the Olugbo of Ugbo Kingdom in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the report of the purprted death of Obateru-Akinruntan, the founder of OBAT Oil and...