By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The spiritual leader of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, has declared that Cross River State shall soon become the richest state in the entire world. Addressing a mammoth crowd of faithful inside UJ Esuene Stadium Calabar...
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By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Centre for Youth Participation, Dialogue and Advocacy Africa (CYPA) Africa is leading the charge for increased citizen engagement in Nigeria’s constitutional review process. Highlighting the lack of inclusive participation in the past, the organization, under the leadership of its executive director, Amb....
A former Minister of Defence, Senator Musa Kwankwaso, has said the military has capacity to end the current security challenge facing the country, given the necessary motivation. Kwankwaso, also the National Leader of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) stated this when he spoke with newsmen shortly after the...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has said the State Government had paid all the pension arrears of retirees in the state. Governor Otti, who disclosed this during the monthly media parley in Umuahia, said that all the pensions and arrears of about 12,500 retirees were cleared as at...
President Bola Tinubu has appealed for global peace and stability in Africa and other trouble spots around the world, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has reported. Tinubu stated this while addressing members of the Diplomatic Corps and Heads of International Organizations during Ramadan Iftar on Friday in...
When considering buying property in Lagos, Nigeria, it’s essential to prioritize safety and security. Lagos is a vast and diverse city, with various neighborhoods offering different levels of safety and amenities. Here are some areas in Lagos known for their safety and investment potential: 1. Ikoyi: Ikoyi is...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has condemned the recent violent attacks in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi, where at least 19 people have lost their lives. She equally called on the Inspector General of Police...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on Monday (April 8) arraign the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court, for alleged abuse of office. Emefiele will be arraigned alongside one Henry Omoile...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said that Local Government (LG) funds cannot be hijacked under his watch. Governor Otti said this on Friday during the monthly media parley at Government House, Umuahia. The governor said that he was intentional about ensuring that funds meant for the Local...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of three qualified Nigerians to serve on the management team of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). President Tinubu’s approval was contained in a statement issued in Abuja by his Special Adviser to the President on...
The Leader of Agojeju-Odo community in Kogi State, Chief Elias Atabor, has urged the Federal Government to establish a military base in Omala Local Government Area to checkmate bandits’ incessant attacks on the people. Atabor made the plea in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd.(NNPCL) has attributed the insufficient supply of petroleum products to some filling stations in Lagos to an issue at one of its depots in the state. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, Mr Olufemi Soneye,...
The Police Command in Katsina State has eliminated five suspected bandits and rescued 100 kidnapped victims in the state. The spokesman of the Command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in Katsina on Friday while briefing newsmen on the achievements recorded by the command in March. He added that...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has said Nigeria will continue to witness improved peace and stability across all its theatres of operations across the country. Lagbaja said this during the graduation of 545 Army personnel of Exercise Restore Hope VI at the Nigerian Army...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has lauded Mr Jim Obazee for his services as the Special Investigator of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other related entities. The President commended Obazee, a former Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), for...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has said the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ART) project is 97 per cent completed. Wike stated this after an inspection tour of the project from the Metro Station in Central Area to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,...
The Police Command in Plateau has arrested a suspected fake soldier and 43 others over kidnapping, cult activities and gun running in the state. Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Steve Yabanet, disclosed this at a news conference on Friday in Jos. Yabanet said that some of...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, welcomed newly-appointed ambassadors to Nigeria, expressing his commitment to enhancing cooperation in the areas of education, mining, culture, and tourism. The President received Letters of Credence from the High Commissioner of Jamaica, Lincoln Downer; High Commissioner of Australia, Leilani...
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, says the Federal Government will continue to subsidise electricity for Nigerians ,to guarantee stable and reliable supply. Adelabu said this at the Ministerial Press Briefing Series organised by the Ministry of Information and National Orientation on Friday in Abuja. He said...
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Uzoma Nwagba as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CrediCorp). The appointment was announced by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that...