By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10 as public holidays for the 2023 Easter celebration. Tthe Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Intrerior, Dr Shuaib Belgore, announced this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. Belgore said that the Minister...
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Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has directed all political appointees to prepare their hand over notes, ahead of May 29 when he will be sworn in for a second term. Mohammed gave the directive while inaugurating a Transition Committee at the Government House, Bauchi on Wednesday. “As you...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Worried that the remains of the former Senate President, Joseph Wayas has been abandoned in a London Hospital 16 months after his demised, the Federal Government has been urged to urgently take over the burial arrangements before the end of April this year. Moving...
Nigerian comedian and actor, Bovi Ugboma sits with Chude Jideonwo, the host of #WithChude for a special episode to commemorate 15 years of his career in the entertainment industry. On this episode, he discusses his career, his relationship with his parents, and the alleged visa-ban last year. Sharing about his journey in the...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – A senior lecturer with the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), Professor Ibrahim Abdullahi, says no law can thrive if protection of public morality is not the basis of its existence. Professor Abdullahi (SAN), who spoke in Sokoto during the flag off of a two...
Assures tech-savvy young Nigerians of funds, tax breaks By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday inaugurated the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship with the mandate to guide the implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA) 2022. Speaking at the inauguration of the 14-member Council...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Mr Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) are among Nigerians to be honoured with merit awards on Thursday, in Lagos. The event is the public...
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...
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...