Eod State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has constituted a 14-man state Assets Verification Committee to probe the administration of former governor Godwin Obaseki. A statement by the chief press secretary to the governor, Fred Itua on Sunday in Benin, said the committee members would be inaugurated on Tuesday, Nov. 26....
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested a 50-year-old businessman, Osuoha Christian Iheanacho, at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, AIIA, Enugu, for ingesting 90 wraps of cocaine. The NDLEA Spokesman, Mr. Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement issued via...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – In another well-coordinated operation carried out by a Special Operations Unit of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday 21st November, head of a cocaine distribution cartel, 42-year old Ndive Maxwell Obinna was arrested along with five of his associates at Ago...
An All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra, Mr Paul Chukwuma, has promised to end insecurity and Monday sit-at-home in the state. Chukwuma told newsmen on Sunday in Umueri, Anambra East Local Government Area, pledged to deploy local content to achieve...
The Senate’s bid to remove the CCT Chairman has been deemed a fundamental error, rooted in a flawed understanding of constitutional provisions. At the heart of the issue lies the Senate’s reliance on Section 157 of the Constitution, which actually pertains to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), not...
A respected Islamic leader and retired public servant, Alhaji Jafaru Makarfi, is dead. Jafaru died in Kaduna at the age of 93. Alhaji Suleman Abdulkadir, who announced the death on behalf of the family on Saturday in Kaduna, said he passed away on Saturday night. Abdulkadir, who is also...
The United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) has emphasized the importance for Africa to tell its numerous success experiences and achievements. The lack of positive narratives perpetuates negative stereotypes. Director of the Regional Bureau for Africa at the UNDP, Ms Ahunna Eziakonwa, said this at the ongoing 2024 African Economic Conference...
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to positioning the nation’s creative sector as key driver of Nigeria’s global influence. Tinubu, represented by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, stated this during the launch of the 2024 Abuja International Carnival at the Eagle Square, Abuja. This is contained...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has called on organized labour in the state to reconsider its planned two-day warning strike scheduled to commence from midnight of Sunday, 24th of November, to Tuesday, 26th November, 2024. Governor Otu, represented by his deputy, Rt. Hon....
11 Nigeria’s Senior Mens Cricket team, on Saturday, defeated Saint Helena by 118 runs in the ongoing International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional C Qualifiers in Abuja. Nigeria’s batting contributions on the day collaborates their decision to bat against Saint Helena after winning the toss...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Nigeria Police Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit has again successfully recovered unexploded military ordnances in Maiduguri on 22nd November 2024, following reports from vigilant residents. A statement issued on Saturday by the Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the Explosive Ordnance Disposal –...
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Nigeria from Brazil where he attended the G20 Leaders’ Summit. The president arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja late on Saturday. He was welcomed by a team of government officials and other top dignitaries, hours after he left the Galeao...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has paid tribute to former Executive Secretary, Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO), Ahmadu Kurfi, and former Director-General, Nigerian Intelligence Agency (NIA), Amb. Ibrahim Zakari. The two elder statesmen, who were from Katsina State, recently passed away at the age of 93 and 81, respectively. A statement issued...
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has assured depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank that challenges delaying access to guaranteed sums above N5 million are being resolved. Managing Director, NDIC, Mr Bello Hassan, gave the reassurance on Saturday during the 2024 edition of the NDIC Editors Forum in Lagos....
Arsenal returned to winning ways in the Premier League with Bukayo Saka and captain Martin Odegaard inspiring a comfortable 3-0 home victory against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side desperately needed three points to revive their title hopes after four league games without a win and the result...
Manchester City’s misery continued with a shock 4-0 Premier League rout by Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on Saturday. This marks the first time in Pep Guardiola’s dazzling managerial career that he has lost five games in a row across all competitions. James Maddison scored twice in the span...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said the State Government has taken pragmatic measures to rejig the state’s security architecture. Otti said this on Saturday, when he briefed newsmen at the end of a Security Council meeting held at Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area (LGA). The News...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has said the party remains a formidable force on the political landscape of Nigeria. Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and Chairman of the forum stated this at the end of its meeting on Saturday in Jos. Mohammed said that the party...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently reassess the country’s macroeconomic and fiscal policies in a bid to alleviate the significant economic struggles currently experienced by Nigerians. This appeal was made in a communiqué released following...
President Bola Tinubu is to depart Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday, for Abuja after attending the 19th G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The President is due to arrive at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 10.00 p.m (Nigerian time). Tinubu had...