The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has announced plans to construct 10,000 housing units under the Renewed Hope Medic Cities initiative to address the housing needs of medical workers nationwide. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, made this announcement in a statement on Friday,...
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday said it remains one big and united party in the South-East, capable of handling any issue arising from the zone. The party’s National Vice Chairman, South- East, Chief Ali Odefa, disclosed this in a communique issued at the end of a meeting...
The Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has announced its relocation from Benin City to Abuja, effective Monday. The tribunal, according to a notice by its Secretary, Mua’azu Bagudu, on Friday in Benin, will now sit at the National Judicial Institute (NJI), Airport Road, Abuja. “I am directed to notify...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Friday, launched a five-year, N853 billion programme to support Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue. The governor, during the unveiling of the Action Plan in Makurdi, said the aim was to foster the IDPs safe return to their ancestral homes. According to him,...
The Federal Government has announced plans to cultivate a 500-hectare farm for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Poverty Reduction, and Disaster Management, Prof. Nentawe Yilwata, made the disclosure on Friday in Makurdi during the launching of the State Durable Solutions Action Plan for IDPs....
Edo has recorded 56 Lassa Fever cases and eight deaths between Dec. 30, 2024 and January 2025, says the Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Oshiomhole. Oshiomhole confirmed the incident on Friday in Benin while formally declaring the situation of Lassa Fever in the state. “The 2025 epidemic year began...
A Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi capital, has awarded sum of N100 million damages against the expelled Ali Odefa, former National Vice-Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Southeast Zone. The court on Friday also restrained the police and Odefa from arresting, intimidating Party’s Ward Executives. The...
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DoI) on Friday said that the Gulf of Mexico is now to be known as the “Gulf of America” following an executive order by U.S. President Donald Trump. On Monday, Trump issued an order saying that the body of water on the south...
Meta Platforms on Friday announced that the company plans to invest between $60 billion and $65 billion in 2025 to expand its AI infrastructure. The company joins other major U.S. tech firms in announcing significant spending to leverage advancements in artificial intelligence. Meta plans to develop a massive data...
The military governor of Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu province has died from gunshot wounds suffered on the front line during an offensive by M23 rebels, the army said on Friday. The rebels are advancing on two fronts near the provincial capital Goma in the nation’s turbulent east,...
A member of the National Assembly, Sen. Diket Plang (APC-Plateau), has commended the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for repositioning the territory. Plang, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity, said this in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday. He said...
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that he was ready for talks with US counterpart Donald Trump on the Ukraine conflict, fuelling expectations of contact between the two world leaders. “As for the issue of negotiations… we have always said, and I want to emphasise this once again,...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the restoration of full bulk power to its 132/33 Kilo Volt (KV) Apo transmission substation in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The company’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, who disclosed this on Friday Vai...
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) rescue team safely deboarded 256 passengers from a U.S.-bound United Airlines plane which made emergency air return to Lagos on Friday. Confirming the air return, the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, Mrs Obiageli Orah, said all passengers and crew disembarked...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu Friday in Abuja welcomed the intervention of the Finnish government with the arrest and detention of Simon Ekpa, saying the government will not tolerate actions and statements that could lead to divisiveness among citizens. President Tinubu spoke when he received the...
9mobile, a telecommunications service provider, has applauded the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for approving a 50 per cent tariff adjustment. The Chief Executive Officer of 9mobile, Obafemi Banigbe, who commended the NCC in a statement on Friday in Lagos, said that the the tariff adjustment was aimed at addressing...
A mother and son, who allegedly assaulted their husband and father respectively, have appeared before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The defendants – Chukwudi Igbonekwu, 19; and Ngozi Igbonekwu, 49; were charged before a Magistrate, Mr L.K.J Layeni, on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, assault. threat to...
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday, vacated an arrest warrant issued against one Ezekiel Onyedikachi, a former manager to Gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo. Justice Alexander Owoeye vacated the warrant, following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). EFCC prosecutor, Mrs Bilikisu Buhari, had approached...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has mourned the passing of a former Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Lt.-Gen. Jeremiah Useni, aged 82. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, on behalf of FEC, conveyed the condolence message in a statement by Mr Segun Imohiosen, Director...
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike says President Bola Tinubu-led federal government has spent N89.2 billion on roads infrastructure and schools in Bwari Area Council. Wike, who disclosed this while inaugurating the five-kilometre Gaba – Tokulo road in Bwari Area Council on Friday, said that the amount was...