By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has urged the Nigerian Film industry and other critical stakeholders to redouble their efforts in identifying and promoting creativity, particularly narratives that empower the girl child. The Minister made the call at the unveiling...
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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abuja from the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Tinubu, who departed Addis Ababa in the morning on Monday, arrived in Abuja around 3:40 pm. While in Ethiopia, the Nigerian leader actively participated in the 44th Ordinary Session of the...
By MARY RONKE, Ilorin – The Management of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has expelled 14 students of the institution, including 500 Level students, for various examination offences. The university’s spokesperson, Mr Kunle Akogun, disclosed this in a statement in Ilorin on Monday. Akogun noted that the students were...
The Federal High Court 2, Minna, on Monday adjourned a N140 billion ground rent suit filed against North-South Power Company Limited and the Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, to March 11. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the suit was instituted by Niger State Internal Revenue Service...
Hearing of motions on notice filed by Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, seeking an order vacating the arrest warrant against him and others could not proceed on Monday. The matter, which was on number six on the day’s cause list...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi -. Benue State Chairman, Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee (MIREMCO) Barr Fidelis Mnyim has assured that the committee would take deliberate steps to ensure the improvement in the state Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), through activities of the minerals explorers for the benefit...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC) is planning to lunch Benue Palm Oil and one of the biggest bread factory in the state around March this year. The Managing Director of the company, Raymond Asemakaha, who made the disclosure in Makurdi, said...
The Rivers State Police Command has killed 2baba, the suspected gang leader believed to be the mastermind behind the murder of the late DPO of Ahoada Police Division, Bako Angbashim. Gift Okpara, better known as 2baba – who is believed to be the leader of the dreaded...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has pledged his commitment to supporting the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). The State deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, who received the institute on behalf of the Governor, conveyed this assurance to the 59th...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – Niger State Governor, Umar Bago has taken delivery of 300 tractors from a firm, John Deere Ltd., to boost food production in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Bologi Ibrahim, on Monday...
The High Court of Oyo State, on Monday, held a special court session in honour of the late Ondo State Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akeredolu died in the early hours of Dec. 27, 2023, at a German hospital where he was...
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, discharged Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare of alleged treasonable felony charge by the Attorney-General.of the Federation (AGF), Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling after counsel for the AGF, A.R. Tahir, withdrew the charge, struck out the matter....
The Eastern Naval Command (ENC) of the Nigerian Navy says the navy saved the nation of N95 billion through the operations of the command between April 2023 and February 2024. This was disclosed in Calabar on Monday by Rear Admiral Olusola Oluwagbire, during a parade to mark the...
The House of Representatives Special Committee on Crude Oil Theft and Losses has appealed to the Nigerian Navy to assist it with relevant information to unravel those behind the perennial stealing of the country’s crude oil. Rep. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, the Chairman of the Committee, said in a...
The mass protest, scheduled for Ibadan on Monday witnessed low turnout as members of the public went about their lawful activities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a peaceful protest, tagged: “End Hardship Nigeria” had been scheduled to hold at the popular Mokola Roundabout in the...
Nigerians in New York have again appealed to the Federal Government to provide passport production printers to the Nigeria Consulate to enhance smooth passport services in the U.S. The concerned Nigerians made the call at a virtual 12th Town Hall Meeting hosted by the Consulate for the Nigerian...
The Senior Special Assistant to the President Bola Tinubu on Students Engagement, Hon. Sunday Asefon, has announced the formation of a special committee on campaign against social vices in tertiary institutions. This he said was a decisive step to address the growing concern of social vices plaguing tertiary...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – An Education Specialist, Smith Bam has identified poor compensation for teachers as one of greatest challenges of low student enrollment in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Bam identified the challenges in a paper on Friday in Abuja at a workshop organiser by Teachers Registration...
Armed bandits have attacked the divisional headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force in Zurmi town, the headquarters of the Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The bandits were said to have invaded the town on Sunday evening, killing seven persons including a police officer. An indigene...
By MARK JANG, Jos – Gunmen suspected to be Kidnappers have killed the Plateau State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Sylvanus Namang. The late Namang was killed by gunmen on Sunday at a relaxation spot in Pankshin. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of...