Any qualified Nigerian has the constitutional right to contest the 2027 presidential election, Paul Ibe has replied George Akume who said northerners eyeing the seat of power should wait beyond 2027. Ibe, a media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said it...
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has criticised the newly elected UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, for disparaging Nigeria. He stated this on Monday at the 10th Annual Migration Dialogue at the State House in Abuja. The Vice President said, “Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the British Labour or Conservative...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja– German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to arrive in Nigeria on December 10, 2024 and stay until December 12, 2024. “While in Abuja, President Steinmeier will meet with the President of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu as well as with the President of the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja– Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 22 suspected internet fraudsters. The anti-graft agency’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Oyewale said that they were arrested on Friday, at Umuagu...
The Senate on Monday said ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) that fail to appear at its investigative hearing on revenue generation, remittance and expenditure of appropriated funds risk zero allocations in the 2025 fiscal year. Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Sen. Sani Musa, said this at the resumed hearing...
The equity market began the week on a bearish note, reversing prior session gains with a loss of N62 billion. The decline was primarily driven by losses in Oando Plc, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Access Corporation, United Capital and Transnational Corporation. Consequently, the market capitalisation, which opened at...
The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, as the greatest contributor to the growth and development of the legal profession in Nigeria. Chairman of the council, Chief Emeka Ngige, stated this on Monday, at the inauguration of...
Managing Director of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Ltd., Mr Philip Mshelbila, has said Africa’s energy sector needs over 200 billion dollars in annual investments to meet its energy and climate goals. Mshelbila spoke at the networking session reception, hosted by Nigeria LNG in Berlin, Germany, on Monday. The...
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Monday sentenced a teacher, John Osifo, to life imprisonment for defiling an eight-year-old pupil. Delivering judgment, Justice Rahman Oshodi held that the prosecution proved the charge of defilement against Osifo beyond every reasonable doubt. Oshodi noted that the convict breached...
Ahead of Tuesday’s hearing of the defamation charge against Dele Farotimi, the Lagos-based legal practitioner has filed a preliminary objection asking the Ado Ekiti Magistrate Court to strike out the suit. The preliminary objection dated December 9, 2024, was filed through his lawyer, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika,...
The Joint Action Committee of the Academic and Non-Academic staff of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo on Monday declared an indefinite strike, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has reported. NAN reports that their demands from the Lagos State Government, their employer, includes increase in salary and addressing salary...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of the Abdulsalami Abubakar University of Agriculture and Climate Action in Mokwa, Niger State. The announcement was conveyed in a letter addressed to Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, dated December 2, 2024. The acting...
By HARUNA AHMED, Birnin-Kebbi – Kebbi State Police Command has rescued 36 kidnapped victims in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of the state. The Spokesperson of the command, SP Nafi’u Abubakar, made this known in a statement issued to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Monday. “In its sustained onslaught against...
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has backed ongoing calls for the amendment of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to accommodate the Nigerian Law School in its interventions. Wike announced the support at the inauguration of the construction of 10-unit housing quarters for the Nigerian Law school,...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has approved the appointment of Mr Andrew Nwoba as the Clerk of the Senate. The Deputy Director of Information, Mr. Emmanuel Anyigir, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the Commission, disclosed this in a statement on Monday...
Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices And other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Aliyu, has urged Nigerians to join the commission in the fight against corruption in the country. Aliyu said that collective efforts against corruption could create a nation where transparency and accountability were prioritised and could lead to...
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...
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...