By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – “Essential Muhammadu Buhari,” the one-hour documentary about President Muhammadu Buhari, his mind, life and philosophy would be broadcast on various TV channels and YouTube. The president’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, confirmed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. He said: ”It’s a filmic...
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The Senate Chief Whip, Sen. Orji Kalu, has urged Nigerians to be steadfast, optimistic, patriotic and peace-loving. Kalu in his New Year message on Saturday in Abuja, said that 2023 would herald greater success and applauded Nigerians for their commitment to the growth and development of the country. While...
President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured Nigerians that under his watch, their collective will and votes in the 2023 general elections will be fulfilled. The president gave the assurance on Saturday in his administration’s last New Year message released by his media aide, Malam Garba Shehu in Abuja. Buhari thanked...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with Pope Francis, the Catholic Church in Nigeria and around the world, as well as all Christian faithful mourning the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. President Buhari in his condolence message issued by his spokesman Mr Femi Adesina...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Leader of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), Olumba Olumba Obu has said that the world systems are build on unfair distribution and representation of social class. The BCS Spokesman, Dr Amah Williams, stated this while addressing stakeholders and religious leaders at...
His Eminence John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Archbishop Emeritus, Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, has extolled the virtues of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, describing his death as a gain to Heaven. Onaiyekan made this remarks, while reacting to the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Saturday in an interview with the...
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has suspended the Executive Secretary of the State’s Health Insurance Agency, Dr Niyi Oginni, and the Head of the Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr. Adebukola Olujide, over non-remittance of tender fees. The state government said the secretary also awarded contracts to the tune...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of chief executives and renewal of tenure of some officers of parastatal agencies. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, disclosed this in a statement issued by Mr Willie Bassey, Director Information,...
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has reiterated his commitment and concern toward improving the welfare of police officers for effective service delivery. Baba made the assertions, while inaugurating the Ultra Modern Police Station and Barrack in Ado-Awaye, Iseyin Local Government area of Oyo State. on Friday evening....
The Transmission Company Of Nigeria (TCN) has cautioned Kano residents against erecting structures under the transmission cables to ensure safety of lives. The Assistant General Manager, TCN, Malam Muhammad Bello, gave the warning at a news conference in Kano on Friday. He said that the media event was to...
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By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade on Friday signed the state’s 2023 appropriation bill into law. Christened “Quantum Infinitum,” the budget has the sum of N330.235 billion. The signing ceremony which was held at the State Executive Council Chamber, had the Deputy Governor, Professor...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has reappointed the Director-General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Moji Adeyeye. The NAFDAC Director of Public Affairs, Dr Abubakar Jimoh, announced this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. Dr. Abubakar Jimoh noted...
Barring any last minute changes, President Muhammadu Buhari will sign the 2023 appropriation bill on Tuesday (Jan. 3, 2023). Senate President Ahmed Lawan confirmed this to State House correspondents on Friday after a closed-door meeting with Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Lawan revealed that he discussed some national...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Women Wing Sub Committee has condemned in strongest terms all behavioural attitudes that are threats to’ the relative peace that is being enjoyed in the state. The committee also called for maturity, responsibility patriotism and peaceful co-existence among...
Justice Maryam Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory High Court Abuja has quashed the move by the Department of State Services (DSS) to charge the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele with terrorism and economic crimes of national security. Justice Hassan also barred the DSS...
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) in Bayelsa, on Thursday raised the alarm on the increased use of ECOWAS Travel Certificates (ETC) by human traffickers to evade suspicion and arrest. The NIS said it uncovered the new strategy used by human traffickers to evade security checks and avoid suspicion by...
The Minister of Water Resources, Alhaji Suleiman Adamu, has inaugurated and handed over the rehabilitated Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria Water Supply Scheme for the provision of potable water to the university and its environs. During the handing over ceremony in Zaria on Thursday, the minister said the project...
by DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has joined world leaders in mourning the death of Brazilian soccer legend, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pele who died on Thursday. The world’s greatest ever football player succumbed to death after suffering a debilitating bout of cancer. He won...
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated a world class Reference Hospital and other legacy projects in Okene in Kogi, constructed by Gov. Yahaya Bello’s administration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that other projects inaugurated included ”Agassa -Upogoro- Benin road and the newly built Palace of Ohinoyi of...