By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Plateau State office of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has pledged to strengthen disability inclusion in government policies and programs, ensuring that persons with disabilities benefit from sustainable development initiatives. Project Coordinator of Plateau SDGs, Mrs. Nanbam Esther Danjuma (Lot), reaffirmed this commitment...
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The ICPC has arrested the Commandant, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Akwa Ibom, Adam Yusuf, over alleged three billion Naira fraud involving retired Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin. Spokesperson for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Mr Demola Bakare, said...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has renewed its call for creation of the electoral offences tribunal to ensure speedy prosecution of electoral offenders in the country. INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, made the call on Friday in Abuja during the commission’s regular quarterly consultative meeting with media executives....
The Obidient Movement has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to fish out and prosecute the killers of Mr Justice Azuka, a former lawmaker representing Onitsha North I Constituency in Anambra House of Assembly. National Coordinator of the movement, Dr Yunusa Tanko, in a statement issued on...
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said that the walls are closing in on those terrorising Nigerians. Musa made this known at the closing of the 2025 CDS Joint Task Force Commanders Conference with the theme, “Enhancing Jointness Across all Theatres of Operation” on Friday...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, of has inaugurated Barrister Labaran Shuaibu Magaji, as the new Secretary to the Government of Nasarawa State (SSG). Governor Sule inaugurated the new SSG, new overseer for Udege development area and Governing Board of College of Education, Akwanga, at...
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Thursday said the party never conducted any national convention or inaugurate a new National Working Committee (NWC) members of the party in Lagos State. The party National Chairman, Dr Ajuji Ahmed, stated this during the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) meeting with...
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...
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...