BY RICHARD ABU, Nasarawa – It was celebration galore yesterday in the ancient town of Keffi LGA of Nasarawa State when thousands of supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) defected to the Social Democratic Party ( SDP) spearheaded by an illustrious son of the area, Alhaji Aliyu...
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Two co-defendants in a suit filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against suspended DCP Abba Kyari over alleged drug deal, on Tuesday, prayed a Federal High Court, Abuja for a plea bargain agreement The two defendants are Chibunna Umeibe and Emeka Ezenwanne, who are 6th and...
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party for the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, on Monday stated that the unemployment of 100 million Nigerians was responsible for the widespread poverty in the country. Mr. Obi spoke at a one-day international colloquium in Port Harcourt organised by Christ Church...
As part of activities to mark the 2022 Democracy Day celebration , Guards Brigade Nigerian Army on Monday led the Nigerian Armed Forces and Nigeria Police in a special parade. This is contained in a statement by Capt. Godfrey Abakpa, Assistant Director Army Public Relations for Guards Brigade in...
The house belonging to a 22-year-old suspected internet fraudster, Ifeanyi Osuji has been burnt down by an irate mob in Imo state. The incident happened in Umuduruewuewuru, Umuezeala Nsu in the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo state on Monday morning after youths alleged that he reportedly defiled and...
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) on Monday issued new regulations for Internet platforms available in Nigeria. A statement signed by NITDA spokespers.on, Hadiza Umar, said the new code was designed to protect the “fundamental human rights of Nigerians and non-Nigerians living in the country as well as...
By BARBARA KALU, Enugu – The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), has announced the restoration of electricity supply within all the states within the South-East, its franchise coverage area. The Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezeh, announced this in a statement issued on Monday in Enugu. Recall that...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The National Publicity Secretary, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Dr Emmah Isong has warned electorates in the country not to allow monetary inducement determine their choice of candidate for the 2023 general elections Dr. Isong gave the warning while filing questions from journalists...
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – A middle age man has been reportedly beaten and set ablaze by irate youths in Chinade town in Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State for allegedly stealing a motorcycle. A source in Chinade who spoke to journalists in confidence said that the incident happened...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – A joint security operatives including the police and military have foiled a mission by bandits on the Kaduna-Abuja Highway on Monday. The Kaduna State Police Command’s spokesman, DSP Mohammed Jalige, who confirmed the incident in a statement, said The team killed one of the...
Gunmen have abducted Rev. Fr. James Kantoma, the Parish priest of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Angware, Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau. DSP Alabo Alfred, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, confirmed the abduction to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Jos....
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee, Abdulsalami Abubakar, on his 80th birthday, June 13, 2022. The president, in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina on Monday in Abuja, joined family members, friends...
The Labour Party (LP) Presidential flag bearer, Mr Perter Obi, unexpected attendance of The Lord’s Chosen two-day crusade in Lagos elated faithful at the crusade ground. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports on Monday that the crusade ground was electrified at the sight of Obi, with shouts of...
The Police Command in Oyo State, says the command had begun a manhunt on the abductors of Bishop Oluwaseun Aderogba of Jebba Diocese, Kwara State, his wife and driver. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Adewale Osifeso, stated this while confirming the incident in a statement...
…. Appointed Chair American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Private Companies Practice Section’s Executive Committee New York—based Nigerian-American Certified Public Accountant, Orumé Agbeyegbe- Hays, has been listed as one of the 25 recipients of the America’s Most Powerful Women in Accounting Award for year 2022. Hays who was...
The Anglican Bishop of Jebba Diocese, Kwara State, Rt. Rev Oluwaseun Aderogba, and his wife have been reportedly abducted by gunmen. His driver was also said to have been kidnapped alongside the couple who were traveling on the new Oyo-Ogbomoso Expressway in Oyo State. The bishop and his wife...
The activities of the 2022 Democracy Day Celebration has commenced at the Eagles Square, Abuja, with marching of Commander Guards Brigade general salutes. The Commander Guard brigade took his position and salute at 9 a.m. This will be followed with the arrival of special dignitaries, including President Muhammadu Buhari...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Banagana Zulum on Sunday visited Logumani, a community in Ngala LGA of the state, where he approved the construction of 500 resettlement houses to accommodate returnees. Logumani residents were displaced as a result of the activities of Boko Haram insurgents for...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Healpers Incorporated USA, has said it is set to host a fund raising for Destined Orphanage Home as well as an humanitarian awards in Abuja. This was in bid to secure home for the orphans at the Destined Children Orphanage, who may be rendered...
In recent times, the quest for all eligible Nigerian citizens to obtain their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2023 general elections is fast becoming a nationwide project. With INEC set to close their portal for Continuous Voter’s Registration (CVR) by the end of this month, numerous political,...