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By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The First Lady of Kogi State, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has restated commitment to women empowerment, enhancing access to healthcare, education and fight against drug abuse as she extends New Year felicitations to the people of Kogi State. In her message to the people...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), has said the 150,000 barrels per day (bpd) Port Harcourt Refinery and Kaduna Refinery are undergoing a comprehensive overhaul, designed to meet world-class standards. The company said the rehabilitation done at the 60,000 bpd Port Harcourt Refinery and Warri Refinery was...
The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the reopening of the Warri Refinery as an unexpected new year gift by the President Bola Tinubu administration to Nigerians. The group said this in a statement signed by Mr Emeka Nwankpa, its Chairman, and Mr Dapo Okubanjo, Secretary, on Thursday...
Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to the mass street and road lighting across the Niger Delta. The initiative, known as ‘Light Up the Niger Delta,’ is being implemented in the nine Niger Delta states, comprising Abia, Akwa...
U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday awarded Republican Trump critic Liz Cheney one of the highest civilian honours in the United States – the Presidential Citizens Medal. Cheney, 58, a former Republican lawmaker for Wyoming in the House of Representatives, led, together with Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson, the Jan....
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has announced a N10 million reward for anybody with useful information on each of the gunmen responsible for an attack during a burial ceremony in Ihiala. Soludo stated this during a condolence visit to the family of the late Bridget Onuchukwu on Friday in...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Urban Planning and Development Board (BSUPDB) has banned street hawking and other illegal activities in Maiduguri metropolis. The General Manager of the board, Mr Limán Mustapha, in a statement on Friday, said the ban was in accordance with the Borno State Urban...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – It is with deep sorrow that the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ ) FCT Council has announced the passing of our esteemed senior member and a veteran, Elder Isaiah Abraham, who departed this life on Thursday, January 2, 2025 after a protracted illness. Elder...
By SAIDA ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the construction of a major water works in Bama Local Government Area to address problems of portable drinking water. Bama was overrun by Boko Haram militants in 2014 before it was liberated by the Nigerian military...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has rendered N60m, as financial assistance to traders and marketers affected by the December 5th fire incidence at the Lafia modern market. The Governor, announced the gesture during a meeting with the committee set up to investigate the extent...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – As the year begins, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer MD/CEO) of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Ahmed Farouk, has registered his appreciation to the entire staff of the agency, airline operators and the entire aviation stakeholders for their dedication in...
Osun State Police command has confirmed the killing of a pastor, Mr Sina Olaribigbe, by a jealous husband who suspected him of having an affair with his wife. Police spokesperson of the command, CSP Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the incident on Thursday in Osogbo. Opalola said the husband met the...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Over 1,190 widows across Shendam, Pankshin, and Kanke Local Government Areas of Plateau State received rice grains as New Year gifts from Chief Kefas Wungak Ropshik, the founder of Kefiano Global Foundation. The gesture, carried out on Tuesday, was aimed at alleviating hunger among...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna– Mr Muhammad Rabiu, has assumed duty as the 45th Commissioner of Police(CP) of the Kaduna State Police Command. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, stated this in a statement on Thursday in Kaduna. Hassan said, “The command is pleased to announce the assumption of duty...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has invited ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo to tour the Port Harcourt Refinery. According to a statement on Thursday, the NNPCL said the move was for Obasanjo to verify the operational status of the oil processing facility in Rivers State. In an interview with...
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has pledged to improve the security of lives and property in Nigeria in 2025. Musa made the commitment during a visit to troops of Sector Seven, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), in Samaru, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna...
Former two-time world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, on Thursday visited the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Lagos. Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Idris Aregbe,who was in company of Joshua, disclosed this via his Instagram page, @idrisconnectingnigeria. Aregbe...
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) a fire outbreak fgutted a one-storey building in Lekki area of the state. The Permanent Secretary of the agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said...
No fewer than seven persons lost their lives in a lone auto crash on Kaltungo – Cham Road in Gombe State. The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state, Mr Samson Kaura, confirmed the incident on Thursday in Gombe. He said that 31 other persons sustained...