The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has said it is working assiduously to introduce a special allowance towards reducing financial burden on Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). The Executive Secretary of the commission, Mr Ayuba Gufwan, said this on Monday in Abuja while briefing newsmen shortly after a...
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Super Eagles head coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has invited a total of 30 players to camp as the team intensifies preparations ahead of African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 qualifiers. The tournament, in its 8th edition, has been reserved exclusively for footballers plying their trade with clubs in their country’s domestic...
On behalf of the Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Annual Award Lecture Powered by Zik of Africa Foundation, I am delighted to extend profound congratulations to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her reappointment as the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a second term in office. This outstanding achievement...
Prof. Edoba Omoregie of the Faculty of Law, on Monday assumed office as the 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN). In his inaugural speech, Omoregie, who is a professor of private property law, pledged to revolutionise the university. The new vice chancellor, who took over from...
A fire incident, which occured in the early hours of Monday, has razed shops and destroyed property worth millions of Naira at the Moniya Garage in Ibadan. The General Manager, Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Mr Yemi Akinyinka, made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on...
The organizers of Built Environment and Building Materials, (BEBM) exhibition has called for entry for eligible participants for the 2024 edition of the Prince Shaibu Abubakar Audu Essay competition. The competition on the topic “Reactivating the Ajaokuta Steel Company as a means to Reinvigorating the Nigeria Economy is powered...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – In a significant development for Nigeria’s justice system, Prison Fellowship Nigeria (PF Nigeria) has unveiled its Restorative Justice, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration Project, which will span eight states: Plateau, Adamawa, Lagos, Edo, Anambra, Abia, Kano, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Speaking at a press...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has callled on government at all levels, private investors, and stakeholders to invest in film, noting that investment in the sector was notjust an economic decision but a cultural imperative. The minister gave this charge at the...
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC), Dr Ali Nuhu, has said Zuma International Film Festival is a transformative power of cinema due to its economic impact of past editions. Nuhu stated this at the opening of the annual Zuma Film Festival (ZUFF) on Sunday...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has rescued no fewer than six victims of Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) from a deadly container accident. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed said this in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide on Monday in Abuja....
Following are the results of Match Day 15 fixtures in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), played on Sunday and dates of the remaining fixtures: Shooting Stars FC 2-0 Abia Warriors FCEl Kanemi Warriors FC 0-0 Bayelsa United FCKatsina United FC 1-0 Sunshine Stars FCRiver United FC 1-0...
An industrialist in Anambra State, Chief Akai Egwuonwu, has declared his intention to contest the Anambra South Senatorial District rerun election on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Egwuonwu made the declaration in his country home, Amichi in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra on...
The Port Harcourt refinery has resumed full operations after a brief ”scaling down”, Mr Ibrahim Onoja, the company’s Managing Director has said. Addressing newsmen after a facility tour of the refinery on Sunday night, Onoja said the facility had rescued distribution of products, including Premium Motor Spirit, kerosene, and...
Fire has razed a market in the popular Trademore Estate, located along Umar Musa Yar’Adua/Airport Road in Abuja, leaving residents in shock. The fire which allegedly started in the early hours of Monday, December 2, followed when the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company restored power. The cause of the fire...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, not to be disturbed by the political crisis rocking the state. Jonathan spoke at an event in the Nihi Community in the Etche Local Government Area of the State on Sunday. He explained that Fubara would eventually emerge...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has thanked former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retired) for the role he played in his release from prison. Obasanjo was one of those imprisoned by the regime of the late military dictator, General Sani Abacha over an alleged coup plot to overthrow Abacha....
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, on Sunday, explained why the northern governors advised President Bola Tinubu to hold on before pushing the controversial tax reform bills. The governor who appeared as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, said the Northern Governors Forum only needs time for consultation....
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Police operatives attached to the Borno State Command repelled a group of armed and dreaded terrorists, who attacked the Jakana Divisional Police Headquarters, Borno State, on November 28, 2024. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said this in a statement on Sunday...
Chelsea climbed to third place with a 3-0 win against spluttering Aston Villa at Samford Bridge on Sunday. The Blues extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to six games as Villa’s dismal winless streak reached eight matches. Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca insisted this week that his young team...
Ruben Amorim enjoyed a dream home Premier League debut as Manchester United thrashed Everton 4-0 thanks to doubles from Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee on Sunday. The Portuguese’s first game in charge at Ipswich last weekend showed how much work he has ahead as United blew an early lead...