Job Creation and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Secretariat (Office of the Vice-President) has entered into a partnership with Mr Innocent Idibia (Tuface) to galvanise public support for the MSMEs sector. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the partnership agreement was signed by Tuface and Mr...
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By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has lauded the NKST Church for the untiring supportive role it has maintained to enable the State Government achieve its mandate. Addressing the 2024 NKST Synod annual General Council Meeting at Mkar Secretariat on November 6, Governor Alia...
Israel has sent two planes to evacuate fans from Amsterdam after violent clashes between Israeli supporter and pro-Palestinian demonstrators on the fringes of Ajax versus Maccabi Tel Aviv Europa Cup match. “The Prime Minister has directed that two rescue planes be sent immediately to assist our citizens,. “The harsh...
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has presented a budget of N549 billion for 2025 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for passage into law. Presenting the proposal tagged ‘‘Budget of Hope, Human Capital and Economic Development’’ on Friday in Kano, Yusuf said it was aimed at consolidating...
The Cross River’s Chapter of Magistrates Association of Nigeria, on has issued a seven- day ultimatum to the state government to effect promotion of its stagnated members or face strike. In a communiqué at the end of its meeting in Calabar on Wednesday , signed by Godwin Onah and...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Eighteen Nigerian political parties on Friday signed a Peace Accord in Ondo State, pledging to promote a peaceful gubernatorial election and accept the results of the upcoming polls, provided they are deemed free and fair. This significant development aims to ensure a violence-free electoral...
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu has ordered the TCN and other relevant agencies of the ministry to begin immediate implementation of the recommendations of the inter-agency committee. The Special Adviser to the Minister of Power on Strategic Communications and Media, Mr Bolaji Tunji, said this in a...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will do everything within its power to fix the party and Nigeria. Makinde stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Board of Governors and the unveiling of the Roadmap for Peoples Democratic Institute...
By JOY ADARA , Abuja- The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), has disclaimed a viral video alleging that it sold adulterated Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), known as fuel in bottles and jerrycans. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd. Mr Olufemi Soneye,in a statement on Thursday said...
Chad’s military inflicted “many dead and wounded” in air strikes against Boko Haram jihadists, President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno said on Thursday. “We carried out several air strikes on enemy positions that resulted in many dead and wounded,” Deby told reporters in the Lake Chad region, without giving specific...
Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray inflicted a first Europa League defeat of the season on Tottenham to move top of the table with a 3-2 victory in Istanbul on Thursday. The Turkish champions have 10 points from four games and have all but secured qualification for at least...
The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed the defection of a former member of the House of Representatives, Kabiru Classic, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to its fold. The State APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris, confirmed the former lawmaker’s defection to the APC...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in a bid to improve transparency in the telecom industry says it will simplify the process of tracking data usage for customers. The Executive Vice-Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, said this at the 93rd edition of Telecom Consumer Parliament (TCP), on Thursday...
The Assistant-Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 7 Abuja, Benneth Igweh, said that 10,000 Constables are currently undergoing training in arms handling at various police formations across the country to enhance security. Igweh stated this during a familiarisation visit to the Niger Command in Minna on Thursday. He said...
The ECOWAS Court has dismissed Nigeria’s preliminary objection to the court’s jurisdiction to determine a human rights violation case involving a Nigerian man on death row for 30 years. Ogueri is a 72-year-old inmate in a Nigerian maximum-security prison. Delivering ruling on Thursday in Abuja, Justice Edward Asante, dismissed...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi– Borno State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has extended warm birthday wishes to his deputy, Sam Ode. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula said Governor Alia acknowledged the deputy governor’s dedication, leadership, and commitment to the welfare of Benue people....
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Federal Government through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, in collaboration with Mbeva Investment Nigeria Limited (MINL) and support from Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume have trained and empowered about 350 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) on the Point of Sales (POS) operations....
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Southern Borno Concerned Citizens (SBCC)s has criticized the ‘Northern Redemption Coalition’, (NRC) led by its President, Adamu Bashir calling on the people of Southern Borno through a sponsored publication in some national dailies to recall Senator Mohammed Ndume (APC Borno South) following his position...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said the sudden rise in frequency from 50.33Hz to 51.44Hz is responsible for the latest National grid collapse on Thursday. The Company’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said in a statement on Thursday that disturbances at...