By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has approved 54 patrol vehicles and motorcycles for military to enhance their operational capabilities in the fight against insurgency in New Marte located in the northern part of the state. Zulum announced the approval on Thursday during a visit...
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The House of Representatives has pledged to prioritise the interest of all Nigerians in increasing the 2025 budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion. Deputy Spokesperson for the house, Rep. Philip Agbese (APC-Benue), said this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria...
The suspended Oredo Local Government Chairman, Dr Tom Obaseki, has vowed to challenge the appointment of Igbinigie Osaheni as acting chairman, in spite of an order of court, which nullified his suspension. Obaseki described the move as “superfluous, insidious, and an insult to the fundamental principles of our democracy.”...
Veteran Nollywood actor Nkem Owoh on Friday celebrated his 70th birthday anniversary. Owoh took to his Instagram page @osuofia_nkemowoh to celebrate the milestone. He said: “Chi efogo, and it is my 70th birthday. “What else can I say? To God be all the glory. Special thanks to you all...
By BARBARA KALU, Enugu- Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has congratulated renowned Nollywood actor, Nkem Owoh, popularly known as Osuofia, on his 70th birthday. In a statement on Friday, Governor Mbah described Nkem Owoh as one of Enugu’s precious gifts to the world, who has brought joy and laughter...
US President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on the International Criminal Court Thursday for “illegitimate and baseless” investigations targeting America and its ally Israel, the White House said. Trump signed an executive order saying the court in The Hague had “abused its power” by issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli...
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has warned 17 Christian pilgrims to Israel to refrain from acts that could jeopardise the interest and corporate image of Nigeria. Oyebanji gave the warning during a prayer service held for the pilgrims before their journey to Jerusalem, on Friday in Ado-Ekiti. He described...
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has said that U.S. President Donald Trump was elected to govern the United States, not “to rule the world.” “I respect the election of President Trump who was elected by the American people to govern the United States,” but “he was not...
The Federal Government has proposed a 12-year basic education model but has denied scrapping Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS). This is according to a statement by the Director of Press of the Federal Ministry of Education Folashade Boriowo. Boriowo said the Minister of Education Tunji...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for transparency and accountability in the allocation of the increased Budget of Restoration, which has risen to ₦54 trillion due to increased revenue. Obi expressed concern that while the sources of the revenue were detailed,...
The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB), Ibaka in Mbo Local Government Area has intercepted a wooden boat carrying over 4,200 litres of stolen fuel in Akwa Ibom. The Commanding Officer of the Base, Navy Capt. Aliyu Abdullahi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibaka on Friday....
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, February 6, 2025, arraigned nine Chinese and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., before Justice C.J. Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. The defendants are Su...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has observed that Nigeria is witnessing a surge in reverse medical tourism, with patients from the United States and other countries thronging the nation’s hospitals to seek affordable and high-quality kidney transplants. The Vice President attributed the choice of Nigeria for treatment to affordability and...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Navy has said its teams operating under Operation Delta Sanity II, discovered and destroyed several illegal refining sites and impounded 100,000 litres of stolen crude oil in January. Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, disclosed this in a statement issued on...
Veteran Nollywood actor, Columbus Irisoanga, who is well known for his perfect interpretation of the role of a native doctor in movies, is dead. Another veteran Nollywood actor, Hilda Dokubo, announced the death of Irisoanga on Thursday via an Instagram post. Dokubo shared the news with the caption, “Our...
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) said its operatives had arrested a suspect over 597,000 dollars romance fraud. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said this at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja. Adejobi said the suspect was arrested for allegedly defrauding a female...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A deadly Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Boko Haram terrorists struck a vehicle traveling from Harang and Jibhuhwui villages in Borno State to Garkida community in Adamawa State on Tuesday. The blast killed two people and left several others severely injured. The victims...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) bill into law, describing it as a crucial step in addressing the region’s developmental challenges. Addressing newsmen in Jos, Plateau State, the traditional...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, on his 65th birthday. President Tinubu rejoiced with the former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, whose leadership of national and multilateral institutions continues to set new standards of...
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved N36.5 billion for the execution of several projects in Federal Capital City and satellite towns. Coordinator, Satellite Towns Development Department, FCTA, Mr Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday, while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the FCT Executive Committee...