By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Obong of Calabar, His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V has bestowed the honorary chieftaincy title of Ada Idaha Ke Efik Eburutu (The Pillar of Strength of Efik Eburutu Kingdom) on Mr. Wu Fuqiang, otherwise called, Mr. Gorge Woo, Chairman of Jiangsu...
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By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – No fewer than five states in the southern region would take part in the 2nd edition of the Cross River State Table Tennis Association challenge fiesta with many prizes to be won. The states include: Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa-Ibom, Delta Cross River State Table Tennis...
By IBRAHIM MOMOH, Lokoja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo on Monday handed over the site for the construction of the Lokoja Ultra modern market at the Crusher axis of the state capital, to the construction firm, Sazaz Acres Biloque Company, (SABC) Limited. Handing over the site the Commissioner...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum on Monday presented the 2025 Budget, tagged the “Budget of Recovery and Continuity,” with a total sum of ₦584.76 billion aimed at consolidating the state’s developmental strides. The budget prioritized health, education, and economic recovery, alongside critical investments in...
A Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has granted bail to rights activist and legal practitioner, Dele Farotimi. Farotimi was granted bail on Monday morning. The court granted him bail for ₦50m with a surety in the same amount. The surety must also provide a landed property...
The Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal which began sitting in Benin is to hear seven petitions challenging the victory of Gov. Monday Okpebholo in the Sept. 21 poll. The petitions were submitted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and six other political parties. The other parties according to the...
The South East Caucus in the Senate has called for wider consultations with stakeholders on the Tax Reform Bills currently undergoing legislative process at both Chambers of the National Assembly . Leader of the caucus, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe ( APGA -Abia South), said this in an interview with journalists...
The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has urged judges of the appellate court to engage in regular self-reflection, evaluation, and strategic planning, Dongban-Mensem made the call at the 2024 annual court of appeal justices’ conference to usher in the new legal year. She said,the conference...
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has promised to secure certificates for stranded Kano graduates in Cyprus. This is contained in a statement by Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, the Director-General, Media and Publicity to the governor in Kano on Monday. He said that Yusuf is currently in Cyprus to address the long-standing...
A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Alhaji Niyi Adams, has said the party should forget fielding candidates for the 2027 general elections, if they do not enforce discipline. Adams, an erstwhile State Youth Leader, said this in an interview with the News Agency of...
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has sought to amend its suit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and others. The plea to amend the suit followed an application by the NNPCL before Justice Inyang Ekwo of a Federal High Court in Abuja, urging the court to...
The Nigerian Army on Monday, performed a symbolic lowering and hoisting of command flag at Army Headquarters as Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, assumed command as the 24th Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Oluyede was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on Oct. 30...
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has provided key insights into how Nigeria and other African nations can address their growing debt burdens and foreign exchange challenges. The Bank’s Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, Prof. Kevin Urama, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that strategic borrowing and...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Nigerian Navy has officially thrown its weight behind the development of table tennis in Cross River State, pledging a strategic partnership with the state’s Table Tennis Association. The Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral SA Akinwande made the pledged when the...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Government has assured fun seekers, carnival enthusiasts, and the public of a grand and vibrant Carnival Calabar festival, as final preparations for the highly anticipated event reach a crescendo. Speaking while flagging off the third Carnival Calabar dry run, on Sunday...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Abuja – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has said that the Benue State Government would establish a University of Agriculture, Science and Technology in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area of the state. Speaking on Friday during the 22nd, 23rd and 24th combined Convocation ceremony of...
A Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasised that the battle against corruption can only be effective and successful if it begins with accountability among top government officials. The former president said that tackling corruption at the highest levels of leadership would set an example for others...
Musician and producer Jay-Z was accused in a lawsuit submitted Sunday of raping a 13-year-old with hip-hop star Sean Combs in the year 2000, court documents show, claims denied by Jay-Z. An updated complaint in a civil case against Combs alleges that Jay-Z, whose name is Shawn Carter, and...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has congratulated retired Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, on his 87th birthday anniversary celebration. This is contained in a congratulatory message on Monday in Jos by Dr Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA) to the Governor. Mutfwang, who described Danjuma as an...
The South Korean Government ordered an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol. The South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on Monday that the travel ban is due to the ongoing investigation into Yoon, which involves suspicion of high treason. Yoon unexpectedly imposed martial law on his country...