The Federal Government on Tuesday stated that the petition by Mr Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as “Sunday Igboho” calling for the United Kingdom to consider the ‘Yoruba Nation’ Agitation was not endorsed by the UK government. The Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, disclosed this...
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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday said President Bola Tinubu led government is building a resilient economy that can withstand shock. Shettima made this known in Abuja at the 30th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES30), with the theme: ”Collaborative Action for Growth, Competitiveness and Stability”. “It is also important to...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – The Nasarawa State Government, has submitted an Executive Bill to the State House of Assembly (NSHA), seeking to amend Local Government Law in the State. The state government’s action was as a result of the ruling of the Supreme Court granting financial autonomy to...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos G The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has issued certificates of return to 304 councillors-elect across the state, following the conclusion of council elections held last Wednesday. The certificates were presented at the commission’s headquarters in Jos by the PLASIEC chairman, Mr. Plangji Cishak....
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has expressed his optimism regarding the state’s potential to emerge as Nigeria’s premier Christmas destination. This was made known on Monday during the official unveiling of the Jos Family Christmas Festival, themed “A Beautiful Experience”. The much-anticipated event is...
The Anambra State House of Assembly passed two progressive legislations pursuant to its powers under the Constitution (Anambra State Economic Planning and Development Law, 2024; and Anambra State Local Government Administration Law, 2024), and I have signed them into law. This has generated commentaries and debates especially in relation...
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, says only God and destiny will determine Atiku Abubakar’s future political career. 77-year-old Atiku has run unsuccessfully for President of Nigeria six times, in 1993, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023. He ran in the Social Democratic Party...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened an investigation into the Super Eagles ordeal in Libya and has threatened to sanction those found violating its statutes and regulations. “The matter has been referred to the CAF Disciplinary Board for investigation and appropriate action will be taken against those...
The national grid collapsed on Monday, plunging millions of Nigerians into darkness. Electricity distribution companies across the country said the grid collapsed around 6:48 p.m., resulting in the loss of power supply across their networks. POWER UPDATE! pic.twitter.com/cF2EpPeBj0 — Eko Electricity Distribution Company (@EKEDP) October 14, 2024 “Dear Valued...
The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union(COEASU), Federal University of Education (FUE),Kano branch, has condemned the emergence of a splinter group from the union, describing the development as worrisome. The union’s position is contained in a Letter of Complaint addressed to the Acting Vice Chancellor of the university and...
Two persons have lost their lives when the fence of a school collapsed on them at the Ejigbo area of Lagos State. Police spokesperson in Lagos State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. He said that the incident happened...
Movie Producer and Director, Kunle Afolayan, is set to premiere his movie titled “Recall” at the Africa Film International Festival (AFRIFF) on Nov. 7. Afolayan made the announcement in an Instagram post on Monday. According to him, the cast of “Recall” features an exceptional line-up of talent, led by...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – Lagos State Police Command on Monday said a man has allegedly stabbed his nephew to death with broken bottle and fled the home. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed this in a statement, said that mother of the fleeing suspect reported the...
The factional acting National Publicity Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Ibrahim Manga, has said his appointment is constitutional. Manga, at a news conference on Monday in Abuja, urged members of the public to disregard any misinformation on the ongoing leadership crisis within the party. He said that...
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has said that the power outages being experienced in the South East zone was due to the general national electricity system collapse. The Head, Corporate Communications of EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezeh, made the disclosure in a statement in Enugu on Monday. According to...
The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), has given the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) 48-hour ultimatum to clean up Abuja. The Coordinator of the Council, Chief Felix Obuah, gave the ultimatum after an emergency meeting with management of the board and contractors handling refuse evacuation in Abuja on Monday....
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has extended its verification exercise for the recovery of import duties on illegally imported private aircraft by one month, effective from 14 October to 14 November. Spokesperson for the NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada, announced this extension in a statement released...
The Super Eagles on Monday evening arrived Nigeria after their ordeal in Libya for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. Super Eagles Media Officer, Promise Efoghe confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). “We have finally returned to Nigeria, just landed in Kano’’ an...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has called on the disciplinary board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to conduct a thorough investigation into the inhuman treatment endured by the Super Eagles at a Libyan airport. President Tinubu urged CAF to take appropriate action against those who...
The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the death of four staffers in a fire accident that occurred on Sunday at a lounge and bar in Baale Road, Olodi Apapa area. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to journalists on Monday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that...