By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo – The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has announced a free train ride for its indigenes willing to travel from Lagos to Osogbo during the Easter. Governor Adeleke announced this in a statement issued by his spokesman, Malam Olawale Rasheed, on Wednesday in Osogbo. He said...
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The Federal Government has berated some western countries for giving credence to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a terrorist organisation. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the admonition in Washington DC during his official engagements with some international media organisations and policy institutes. The News...
The Kano State Fire Service said three female passengers died while 13 other passengers sustained injuries when a commercial bus caught fire on Tuesday. The service Public Relations Officer, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, confirmed the incident in a statement he issued to newsmen in Kano. He said the commercial vehicle, a...
The Senate has adopted the Conference Committee report on the Nigeria Peace Corps (Establishment) Bill, 2023. This followed the presentation of the report by the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Interior, Sen. Seriake Dickson, during Plenary on Tuesday. According to Dickson, both committees in the Senate and House of...
The Federal Government says it has completed the Loko-Oweto Bridge and the 2nd Niger Bridge and both would be commissioned and handed over before the in-coming administration by May 29. The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, said this during the inspection of the completed Loko-oweto road...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Executive Vice Chairman, National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Prof. Mohammed Haruna, to vacate his office immediately. This is contained in a statement issued the office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Tuesday...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Osun Command, says no fewer than six travellers lost their lives in an accident that occurred on Tuesday morning on Ipetu-Ijesa – Akure Highway. The FRSC Ipetu-Ijesa Unit Commander, Mr Bamidele Ayanwale, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Given Africa’s status as the lowest emitters of carbon coupled with its young and vibrant population that is capable of effectively deploying green manufacturing on a large scale, the continent can become the first truly green civilization, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN....
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Spokesman of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), Amah Williams on Tuesday declared that over 150,000 brethren will converged at the U.J. Esuene Stadium Calabar from all part of the World for the Divine Numbering Mega Event on Sunday. He said...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers on Tuesday advised political parties and applicants disputing the outcome of the 2023 general elections to visit its local government offices where election documents were domiciled for inspection. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Dr. Johnson Alalibo, gave the...
The House of Representatives on Tuesday, condemned calls for an interim government. This followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance by Rep. Unyime Idem (PDP-Akwa-Ibom) on the floor of the house in Abuja. In his motion, the lawmaker said the interim government was undemocratic, unconstitutional and...
Benue House of Assembly on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Justice Maurice Ikpambese as the Chief Judge of Benue. The confirmation followed a correspondence from Benue government signed by Secretary to the state government, Prof. Anthony Ijohor (SAN) to the state assembly and read by the deputy speaker, Mr...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sought a permanent forfeiture to the Federal Government of large sums of cash linked to Mr Moses Jitoboh, former Aides-De-Camp (ADC) to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. The EFCC, through its lawyer, Chris Mshelia, is making the application before Justice Emeka Nwite of...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former Governor of Edo, Adams Oshiomhole, who clocked 71 on April 4, 2023. The president, in a congratulatory message by his Spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina on Tuesday, highlighted the boldness of the political leader in advocating reforms and standing...
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Senate to consider and approve the Nigerian Data Protection Bill sent to it by the Executive. The president’s request is contained in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Alhaji Ahmad Lawan, and read at plenary on Tuesday. “Pursuant to Section 58, sub...
The Head of Special Investigations and Fact-checking at PRNigeria, Mohammed Dahiru Lawal has been appointed as the Executive Secretary of the Network of Advocates for Digital Reporting (NADIR). His appointment which takes immediate effect was contained in a statement on Monday signed by NADIR’s head of Information and ICT,...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade has expressed profound shock and sadness over the death of Mrs Ifeoma Kalu, wife of a former Governor of Abia State and Senate Chief Whip, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu. Governor Ayade in a statement signed by his Special...
The Idiroko Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has warned motorists against driving with expired drivers licences and worn out tyres to stem unnecessary road crashes during the forthcoming Easter celebrations. Mr Akinwunmi Olaluwoye, the Unit Commander of FRSC in the area, made this known in...
The Federal Government has admonished the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi from inciting people to violence over the outcome of the Presidential elections. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the admonition in Washington DC during his official engagements with some international...
The Reinstated Speaker of Plateau State House Assembly, Abok Ayuba, on Tuesday resumed office and sued for peace among the members of the legislature. Ayuba entered his office about 9:10 a.m. in company of some lawmakers. The speaker said that normal legislative duties of the state House of Assembly...