The candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi, has tasked INEC and security agencies to ensure a free, fair and credible Edo governorship election come Sept. 21. Obi made the call at the grand finale rally for Olumide Akpata, LP candidate in...
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The equity market, on Wednesday,sustained its bullish momentum by adding N314 billion profit to the portfolios of investors. Specifically,the market capitalisation which opened at N56.133 trillion,gained N314 billion or 0.56 per cent to close at N56.447 trillion. The All-Share Index also rose by 0.56 per cent or 545 points,...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has assured the Chairman, National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Illiya Damagum, of his support to reposition the party. Makinde gave his assurances in Ibadan on Wednesday during the groundbreaking of the upgrading of Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, to...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde on Wednesday performed the groundbreaking of the Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, upgrading project to an international airport. He described the airport project as a critical investment for the long-term prosperity of the state and its sustainable growth. Makinde, accompanied at the event by his...
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has urged the electorate to vote for the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Sept. 21 Local Government Election in the state. Mbah made the call during the Grand Finale of the PDP’s LG election Campaign held at the Okpara...
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the security agencies will ensure that this Saturday’s governorship election in Edo is conducted free and fair under a conducive environment. Musa gave the assurance on Wednesday, when he visited the state to assess the readiness of members of...
Former Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who worked into the Office of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday morning, left the commission’s office unquestioned. Bello had honoured the invitation of the EFCC) over alleged financial fraud. A statement issued by the Director in his Media Office,...
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) says it will introduce the FIRS e-Invoice, a digital solution for managing invoices, in line with the Tax Administration and Enforcement Act 2007. Executive Chairman, FIRS, Dr Zacchaeus Adedeji, stated this on Wednesday in Lagos at the LCCI-FIRS Organised Private Sector Stakeholders Engagement...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said the former governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, is not in its custody. This is contained in a statement issued by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Wednesday in Abuja. The commission said the former governor never reported to its office....
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced the transportation of election materials for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Benin, ahead of the Sept. 21 Governorship election in Edo. The Deputy Director Public Relations and Information, NAF, Group Capt. Kabiru Ali, announced this...
The Police Command in Rivers has rescued a teenager, who was kidnapped in Enugu and transported to Port Harcourt in a ‘Ghana-Must-Go’ bag. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Olatunji Disu, announced this during a news conference in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Disu said that the teenager,...
By SAID ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Government has given an update on the list of pledges and actual receipts of donations and support to the state government from corporate entities, state governments, State and National Assembly members, individuals, and non-governmental organisations. This is contained in a statement issued...
A Sokoto Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday admitted the Special Assistant to former Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, Shafi’u Umar, to N1 million bail. Umar, 37, is charged with alleged circulating of falsehood against Gov. Ahmad Aliyu and his wife on social media platform. He was also charged with engraving matter...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The First Lady of Nigeria, Mrs. Oluremi Bola Tinubu, represented by Mrs. Nana Kashim Shettima, Wife of the Vice President, paid sympathy visits to the Shehu of Borno, HRH, Alhaji Abubakar Garbai Umar Ibn El Kanemi, at his palace and Governor Babagana Umara Zulum...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has called on the member of the House of Representatives representing Ado/ Ogbadibo/ Okpokwu federal constituency, Philip Agbese to stop the attacks and ‘uncomplimentary’ remarks, especially the recent strange behaviour exhibited by the National Assembly member, describing the...
Team Anambra has maintained their dominance in athletics at the ongoing 8th National Youth Games in Asaba, winning gold medals in the 200m and 4x100m female events. Chigozie Nwankwo returned 24.71 seconds in the 200m female event to beat Precious Eze also of Anambra who finished in 25.02 seconds....
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) has disclosed that Nigeria will host some 1,000 outstanding thinkers and distinguished stakeholders from around the world, including policy stakeholders, regional science bodies, development partners, and key leaders in the continent for biannual conference and General Assembly of...
The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to remain calm following reports of earth tremors in some parts of the territory. NGSA Director General, Prof. Olusegun Ige, made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of...
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, shifted the judgment in a suit seeking the removal of Dr Abdullahi Ganduje as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to Sept. 23. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the matter, which was earlier fixed for today, was...