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...
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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,...
The Ekiti Government has threatened to sanction filling stations that reject Point-of-Sale (POS) transactions owing to the current cash scarcity in the country. The Special Adviser to the State Governor on Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs Omotayo Adeola, gave the warning at a meeting with the State Petroleum Task...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has sent warm greetings to celebrated writer, producer and director, Olorogun Peter Igho, on his 75th birthday, joining the entertainment industry to rejoice with the multiple award-winning and highly talented broadcaster, whose impact remains legendary. The president’s congratulatory message is contained...
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), on Tuesday evacuated 151 stranded Nigerians from Benghazi, Libya as the government resumed its voluntary evacuation in Libya. Amb. Kabiru Musa, Charge D’affiares en titre of the Nigerian Mission in Libya, made this known in a statement...
President Muhammadu Buhari has met behind closed doors with Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday. Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting, Kalu revealed that he officially informed the president of his intention to run for the position of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development has organized a one day capacity building workshop on how to enhance civil-police relations, operational standards as well as code of conduct and laws for officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, Borno State Command. Speaking at...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Tuesday extended the ultimatum issued to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to make naira available in commercial banks by two weeks. The two organisations had earlier threatened in a one-week ultimatum to picket all branches of the...
The Delta House of Assembly on Tuesday suspended the Chairman, Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Mr Juan Governor, for alleged financial mismanagement. The suspension came on the heels of an impeachment notice signed by 15 councillors and forwarded to the house. The councillors had asked the house for approval...
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, says the transition process to handover to the new elected government is on course. Mustapha, who is also the Chairman, Presidential Transition Council, gave the assurance on Tuesday at a news conference to brief journalist on the...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Ali Biu has directed the Legal Department of the Corps to set in motion processes for the immediate prosecution of reckless drivers who were involved in the Liba and Bunza fatal crashes in order to...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kwara has presented Certificates of Return to the Governor-elect, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, his deputy and 24 members-elect of the state House of Assembly. The presentation, which took place at INEC headquarters in Ilorin on Tuesday, was performed by INEC National Commissioner, Prof. Sanni...