It’s official. Nigeria’s foremost book on development, Nigeria Heroes and Sheroes: Diary of a Journalist of Courage, authored by Mr. Ken Ugbechie, Publisher of Political Economist NG, is now listed on Amazon.com and already attracting global patronage. The 644-page book which chronicles the nation’s uneven steps in her march to development was presented to...
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Alhaji Buba Mashio (APC) on Monday emerged the new Speaker of the 8th Yobe State House of Assembly. The Speaker was nominated on the floor of the House by Alhaji Dala Dogo of Karasuwa constituency, seconded by Alhaji Bukar Mustapha, representing Geidam Central constituency. In his inaugural speech, Mashio...
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday decorated the newly appointed acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Olusola Abiola, Director Information, Office of the Vice President, in a statement in Abuja, said the ceremony was witnessed by the Chief of...
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, says that there will be an upward review of electricity tariff from July 1. According to a statement issued by the company’s management on Monday, the tariff increase is influenced by the fluctuating exchange rate. “Effective July 1, 2023, please be informed that there...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Jamiyyatu Ansaarudeen Attijaniyya (JAMAA) has appointed its Director General who will coordinate, manage and conceptualise the establishment and operations of the First Aid Group of the Jamiyyatu Ansaarudeen Attijaniyya (JAMAA) in Nigeria. A statement issued and signed on Monday by the National...
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By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – The Provost, College of Education Akwanga in Nasarawa State, Rev Dr. Jonathan Thani, has called on Nigerians to imbibe the culture of thanking God in all circumstances for more of His (God’s) blessings. The provost made the call on Sunday, during a thanksgiving service...
Ram sellers in Birnin Kebbi are complaining of low patronage as buyers lament exorbitant prices ahead of the Eid-el-kabir celebrations.ram A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in some livestock markets in the state capital on Sunday showed that in spite of the sales moving at a...
Gov. Bassey Otu in further response to the cruise boat mishap involving 14 medical students at the Marina Resort on Saturday, ordered the suspension of cruise operations and other activities at the resort. The order was given in a statement signed by Mr Emmanuel Ogbeche, Chief Press Secretary to...
Recently, former president of Nigeria, President Olusegun Obasanjo sat down with founder of Joy, Inc. and host of the viral TV show #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo on a democracy day special. In this special episode, he spoke his family, Tinubu’s character, third term, and why he insisted on Peter Obi’s candidacy for Nigeria. When asked if he missed his late wife, Stella Obasanjo, he said, “Yes. She was a...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of two persons after a MAN Diesel truck crushed a tricycle in a headon collision in Kogi. Corps Commander Stephen Dawulung, Kogi FRSC Sector Commander, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Koton...
Nasarawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board says the board was able to secure an accommodation close to the Masjid Al-Haram for its pilgrims in Makkah thanks to Gov. Abdullahi Sule. The Executive Secretary, Alhaji Idris Al-Makura, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on...
By HARUNA AHMED, Katsina – The Katsina State Government has announced a one-week holiday for primary and secondary school students from Monday, June 26, 2023. Alhaji Ya’u Jibrin, acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Katsina. Alhaji Jibrin said that the break...
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that a naval officer once slapped him for overcharging him unintentionally when he was a taxi driver in the United States. President Tinubu made this known as his shared stories of humble beginning in a biography published on the back page of...
As Muslim faithful prepare for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, price of rams and basic food commodities in various markets across Nigeria has led to widespread lamentation among Nigerians, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Different market surveys conducted by NAN correspondents in various states of the federation on Sunday,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre), a renowned anti-corruption non-governmental organization committed to promoting good governance, transparency, and accountability in Nigeria, is delighted to announce the opening of nominations for the 6th edition of its highly prestigious Gani Fawehinmi Impact and...
Arewa Economic Forum (AEC) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritize merits and pedigrees in the appointments of ministers, advisers, and heads of various agencies and not old politicians and political office holders. The forum pointed out that by placing meritocracy at the forefront of decision-making, the...
The Kukah Centre Faith, Leadership and Public Policy, on Sunday said respect for religious difference would enhance peaceful coexistence, development and stability in the communities. The centre made the call in a Communique issued by Fr Onuh Sixtus, after a one day Conference on Inter-religious Dialogue, Seeking Common Ground...