A former Managing Director of the defunct National Bank, Pius Ajumobi, has died at the age of 85. He died on Friday at Mercy Hospital, Isikan, Akure in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State. Confirming Ajumobi’s death to newsmen on Saturday in Akure, the traditional ruler of...
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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has directed passport offices across the country to work on Saturdays to clear backlog of passport applications. This is contained in a statement made available by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Tony Akuneme, in Abuja on Saturday. Akuneme said that the Comptroller-General, Mr...
The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) says it is working with the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd., to improve the distribution of petrol across the country. Mr Clement Isong, Chief Executive Officer of MOMAN, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),...
Mrs. Hanan Buhari, Daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari, has decried what she described as low reportage of rape, sexual and gender-based violence cases in the country. She said this at the inauguration of the Hanan Buhari Foundation which took place at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villla, Abuja,...
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri has appealed to the Federal Government to jettison any plan to end the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), saying the programme is yet to achieve its objectives. Diri insisted that PAP is yet to achieve its mandate, saying even the disarmament phase of the scheme...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Anglican Archbishop of Owerri Province, the Most Rev David Onuoha, on his election as the National President of the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), which is one of the five blocs that make up the Christian Association of...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – A speeding truck has crushed to death two patrol officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) along Ikot-Ikpene – Aba route on Friday. It was gathered that the crash occured as a result of excessive speed indulged in by the driver of a...
Sen. Ubs Sani, Chairman Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, says he initiated the amendment to the AMCON Act to recover over N4.7 trillion owed government by a few individuals. Sani who is also the Kaduna State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made...
The Academic Staff Union Of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja branch, on Friday staged a peaceful protest at the institution’s Mini Campus over withheld salaries. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the union members staged the protest following the ‘No Work No Pay’ policy and court order...
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun has signed N138 billion budget for 2023 fiscal year into law. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, on Friday said that the governor signed the bill into law on Thursday night. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state...
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has commiserated with the Okposo family and people of Isoko in the state over the passing of renowned gospel singer, Sammie Okposo. Okowa’s condolence was conveyed in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Friday in Asaba. According to him,...
The Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for always rewarding loyalty. Gambari said Buhari does not ‘use and dump’ his subordinates like ”typical politicians”. He stated this while responding to eulogies poured on him by the leadership of the State House...
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By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed has charged the Service Compact with all Nigerians, (SERVICOM) to collaborate with National Orientation Agency (NOA) to embark on enlightenment campaign to sensitize Nigerians on the activities of the SERVICOM. The Minister made this known...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has joined family members, friends, and associates of businessman, politician, and philanthropist, Prince Arthur Eze, in celebrating his 74th birthday, with evidence of living for the wellbeing of the country, his community, and citizens. The president’s congratulatory message was contained in a...
Organisers of the the 2022 edition of the Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND) says it will feature award-winning author, Chimamanda Adichie, legendary artiste, Bruce Onabrakpeya and some other renowned entertainers across Africa. Mr Babatunde Samuel, media consultant for the programme, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has asked passengers to report commercial drivers carrying petrol in gallons to its officials in order to avert loss of lives in the event of accidents. The FRSC Unit Commander in Ota, Ogun, Mr Ahmed Umar, gave the advice in an interview with...
The Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery on Friday pulled out seven major generals and 38 other senior officers of the corps after 35 years of meritorious service to the father land. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that, the pulling out ceremony is part of the routine activities...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it is not recruiting and has cautioned potential job seekers against falling into the hands of scammers. The Corps Public Education Officer, Mr Bisi Kazeem, stated this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. Mr. Kazeem...
The Osun Election Petitions Tribunal, sitting in Osogbo, on Friday ordered the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, to produce Sen. Ademola Adeleke’s results used during the 2018 governorship election in Osun. The document tagged: “INEC Form CF001” is being demanded by Counsel for...