By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The U.S. government has announced an increase for its non-migrant visa application fee effective from March 30. A statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by The U.S. Mission in Nigeria, said that the increases were published in the Federal Register on March 28. The...
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The Federal Government and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Wednesday evacuated 128 more Nigerian migrants living illegally in Libya to Nigeria under its voluntary evacuation exercise. The stranded Nigerians, who were evacuated from the Libyan capital, Tripoli, are expected to arrive the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos...
The Dangote Cement Plant Plc on Wednesday donated N5 million to Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Kogi Prime FM Station, towards educating and enlightening the public on daily activities in Nigeria. Mr Jaiprakas Gungune, the Plant Director of the company, presented a Cheque of N5 million to the...
The Apex Igbo Socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has lauded the Pan Yoruba Socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, for exonerating the Chairman, Council of Elders, Ohanaeze, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, over an alleged anti-Yoruba comment. Afenifere disassociated itself from reports that it berated Iwuanyanwu, for allegedly calling the Yoruba people as “political...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) in Bauchi State, Yusuf Abdullahi, has confirmed that four soldiers were reportedly killed in a lone fatal crash at Kilometers 21 Lago Village along Darazo-Kari road in Darazo Local Government Area of the State. He said...
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State says he won’t leave office on May 29, 2023 to “run away” from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s strongman said he has nothing to fear if the anti-graft agency comes to probe his administration....
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed plot by some misguided political actors to set aside the constitution and install an interim government. DSS spokesman, Dr. Peter Afunanya, who confirmed the plot in a statement on Wednesday, vowed that the secret police will...
The House of Representatives has summoned the Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Army Staff over alleged assaults on residents of Gboko and Guests of Old Barn Hotel in Benue. This is sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep. Mark Gbillah, (LP-Benue) during plenary in Abuja...
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Wednesday repatriated another batch of 150 Nigerians stranded in Niger. NEMA had earlier on Feb. 20 received 150 Nigerians stranded in the neighbouring country. NEMA Coordinator, Kano Territorial Office, Dr Nuradeen Abdullahi, received Wednesday’s returnees at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport,...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has urged journalists and entertainers within the South-East to join the agency in its current war against the use of bleaching cream. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Moji Adeyeye, made the call on Wednesday in Enugu while addressing...
Nigeria’s cabinet has approved N24.2 billion for the provision of Internet facilities at 20 airports, some institutions of learning and markets across the country. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, disclosed this when he briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the Council meeting...
Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, the Benue Governor-elect on Wednesday received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), promising to live up to the expectations of the people. “We will not take this trust of yours for granted. We remain indebted to all who made this...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC), a collaborative research programme seeking to tackle complex urban challenges in the continent’s rapidly changing cities, would help in generating robust insights and evidences that will help improve the living conditions and urban services for all city residents. The...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) Bauchi State Sector Command, has confirmed that five people were, on Wednesday, burnt beyond recognition in a fatal multiple crash at Panshanu Village along Bauchi-Jos road in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The FRSC Sector Commander...
By LEKAN AGBOOLA, Ilorin – Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has submitted to the State House of Assembly seven nominees for the board of the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWSIEC). The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ilorin on...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has presented certificates of return to Nasarawa State Governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule, his Deputy Dr Emmanuel Akabe and the Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi as well as other members-elect for the State Assembly. The...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bauchi State, says it will issue Certificates of Return to Gov. Bala Mohammed and the deputy governor-elect, Auwal Jatau on Friday. The Commission would also present certificates of return to the 31 elected members of the Bauchi State House of Assembly. INEC...
By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it would issue Certificates of Return to the 26 elected members of the Osun State House of Assembly on Thursday. The Osun INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke, said in a statement on Wednesday, that the...
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has emphasised UN support to Africa countries in his fight to end the scourge of terrorism, noting that the situation in the region is worrisome. Guterres said this at a debate on Tuesday at UN headquarters in New York, organised by the Security Council,...