President Muhammadu Buhari has assured citizens that their resilience and patience will not end in vain as his administration continues to reposition and strengthen the security agencies to tackle nation’s security challenges. The president gave the assurance while addressing Nigerians in a broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Anniversary...
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President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to call off its over seven-month industrial and return to the classrooms. “I am using this Independence Day celebration to reiterate my call for the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities to return to the classroom while...
By SAID ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Federal Government and UNICEF on Friday signed an agreement on the protection and welfare of children encountered by Nigerian security agencies during military operations. The handover protocol is the first civil human rights instrument to specifically cover the transfer, custody, and care of...
What is Real Estate investment? Real estate investment is the purchase, management, and sale or rental of real estate with the intent to make a profit whether immediate or in the long run. Real estate appreciates over time. Property bought four years ago has more value now if you...
By SAMUEL ADZEGEH, Abuja – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu yesterday dismissed allegations of fraud being levelled against him as the mischievous gimmicks of would-be detractors. Ayu spoke through Mr. Simon Imobo-Tswam, his Special Adviser, Media and Communications. Imobo-Tswam was responding to allegations of...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari will on Saturday, address the nation as part of activities commemorating the 62nd Independence Anniversary of the country, at 7.00am. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, confirmed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He...
The City of Washington DC, United States, has proclaimed Oct. 1 as Nigerian American Day in celebration of Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Day anniversary. The proclamation was made in a statement by the Mayor of Washington DC, Muriel Bowser. Bowser said the District of Columbia had one of the largest...
Some vendors on Friday took to the streets of the Federal Capital Territory(FCT) to make brisk gains through the sales of Nigerian flags and other national symbols. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the flags sold for as low as N200 and as high as N1,000 depending...
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo said the Presidential Fertiliser Initiative (PFI), has delivered over 30 million 50kg bags of NPK fertiliser to Nigerian farmers from 2017 to 2021. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said the vice-president inaugurated Pandagric Novum Farms, an integrated feed and food...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said political parties in Nigeria are not allowed to receive funds from foreign countries. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, INEC National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, said parties are also not allowed to receive funds anonymously. The provision may affect parties such...
By SAM ADZEGEH, Abuja – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, has returned to the country after a two-week trip to Europe. His plane touched at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 7pm. The Special Adviser to the National Chairman(Media and Communications), Simon...
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi met with Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt on Friday. The meeting was held behind closed doors at the private residence of Mr Wike. The duo have previously met in Port Harcourt more than once in the past months....
The Lagos State Police Command has said no rally will be tolerated at the Lekki Toll Gate on Oct. 1. This is contained in a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Friday. He said, “It has become imperative to reemphasise that no form of rally...
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Nigerians on the celebration of the country’s 62nd Independence Day anniversary, assuring that the nation will rise again. The former vice president said this in a statement issued by his Media Office on Friday in Abuja, to...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has debunked a publication by online platforms misinforming the public about an ongoing recruitment of personnel into the services of the Corps. FRSC, therefore, cautioned potential job seekers against falling into the hands of scammers. The Corps Public...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba, has ordered the deployment of adequate personnel nationwide, ahead of the Oct. 1 Independence Day celebration. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. IGP Baba...
By ORKULA SHAAGEE, Abuja – A member of the House of Representatives representing Fagge Federal Constituency, Hon. Aminu Suleiman along side other applicants have applauded the Passport Control Officer (PCO) in charge of Gwagwalada Immigration NIS office, DCI Mohammed Muhamoud Adamu for adhering to due process in discharging his...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – As part of its efforts to eliminate quacks, substandard projects and other sharp practices in the building sectors, The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) has called on the Federal Government to employ the service of professionals who have been licenced to...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – As the economic situation in the country continues to worsen, the federal government has distributed 4,200 bags of food products to the less privileged in Bauchi state to cushion their sufferings. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Ambassador Mariam Katagum, who distributed the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the conferment of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) as national honours on Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum. Minister of Special Duties and Inter-governmental Affairs, Senator George Akume, announced this in a letter he conveyed...