Nigeria needs an additional 11.6 million toilets to meet its 2030 Open Defecation Free (ODF) target, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, has said. Utsev, speaking with newsmen on Friday in Abuja, noted that achieving ODF status involved more than building toilets. He said that...
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Ace Nigerian comedienne Anita Asuoha , popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, has released to her much anticipated comic web series titled “Base On Street” on YouTube channel. The multi-talented artiste hinted fans on the release of the series in a post on her X (formerly Twitter) handle, expressing ...
The ECOWAS Court has dismissed an application filed by a Nigerian, Chukwuemeka Edeh, seeking five million naira damages for alleged unlawful detention and torture by the defunct police Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The petitioner had approached the court with an application praying for the enforcement of his rights and...
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Gani Audu as his Chief of Staff and the appointment takes immediate effect. A statement by Musa Ikhilor, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) said, Audu’s appointment would help Okpebholo in driving meaningful reforms in the state. “It is hereby announced...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- As Ondo State prepares for its off-cycle governorship election, President Bola Tinubu has called on all political stakeholders and the electorate to uphold peace and decorum and fulfil their civic responsibilities without fear before or after the elections. The president made the call in a...
The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, an election observer organisation, has warned electorate in Ondo State against vote trading, saying such act will mortgage the quality of governance. The Co-Convener of the organisation, Mr Franklin Oloniju, stated this at a pre-election news conference on Friday in Akure. Oloniju said...
The ECOWAS Court has ordered the Sierra Leonean government to pay a compensation of 15,000 dollars in damages each to two of its citizens, for violating their rights to security. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two citizens, Hassan Kargbo and Mohamed Fornah, had filed the...
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the suit by 16 states against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), challenging the constitutionality of the acts establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and two others. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the other agencies are the Independent Corrupt...
The Presidency has said that Nigeria’s deepwater oil projects now deliver competitive returns and the country has moved from bottom quartile of 13 indexed countries to top three. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Mrs Olu Verheijen, disclosed this in a keynote address at an Executive...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi– Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has congratulated Sen. Gabriel Suswam on his 60th birthday anniversary. Ortom in a goodwill message signed by his media aide, Mr Terver Akase, in Makurdi on Friday, prayed to God to continue to bless and grant Suswam, whom...
President Bola Tinubu on Friday congratulated the Nigerian Tribune newspaper’s Board, Management, and staff on its 75th anniversary. Tinubu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, applauded the newspaper, known as the Great Survivor, for upholding the vision of its founding publisher....
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda has offered immediate employment to Sham’unu Ishaq, a First Class graduate of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University who was discovered selling sachet water. This was announced in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, Malam Ibrahim Kaula in Katsina on Friday....
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has congratulated former governor of Ekiti, Ayo Fayose on his 64th birthday, describing him as a dependable ally. Wike, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, in...
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed the suit filed by 16 states challenging the legality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and two other anti-corruption agencies. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the other agencies are the Independent Corrupt Practices and other...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – 62 newly promoted personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have been decorated with their new ranks in Jos. Decorating the personnel on Thursday in Jos, Mr Yusuf Harunna, the Jos Zonal Commanding Officer (ZCO), said that the promoted personnel were beneficiaries of...
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, will raise N239.4 billion through a Rights Issue of 6,839,884,274 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at N35.00 per share. The Rights Issue, which opened on Friday, November 15, 2024, gives existing shareholders the opportunity to purchase additional shares in...
Kunle Afolayan’s KAP Film and Television Academy has launched a four-day cinematography and directing workshop for emerging filmmakers in collaboration with the United States Embassy. The programme kicked off on Tuesday at KAP Hub in Ikeja, Lagos, featuring the third edition of the academy’s Reel Circle. The event’s opening...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – As Ondo State governorship election set to tomorrow, Saturday November 16, 2024, the state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, Oluwatoyin Babalola, has disclosed that everything is in place for a seamless and credible process. Babalola made the disclosure during and interview with some Journalist on Friday...
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Thursday secured qualification to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scheduled to hold in Morocco. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the Super Eagles secured a berth at the continental showpiece with two games to spare, even before they took...
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of three Directors-General for federal agencies and a Special Adviser on Public Communications and Media. Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. The new appointees are Mr Olawale...