BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Sokoto State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has arrested no fewer than four suspected kidnappers in the state. The Commandant of NSCDC in the state, Muhammed Salah Dada, while parading the suspects on Friday, said they were arrested...
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By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has expressed its commitment in ensuring that the FCT contingent to Saudi Arabia for the 2022 Hajj operation gets the best treatment comparable to any other state of the federation.. FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu,...
A Christ Embassy pastor and his wife have been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Chief Executive Officer of Baraza Multipurpose Cooperative, a Bayelsa-based ponzi scheme, Pastor (Dr) Miebi Bribena (full name: Onyimiebi Bribena) and his wife, Beatrice Bribena were declared wanted for allegedly defrauding Nigerians...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc Sonny Echono has said the issues of sharing formula for the normal intervention to tertiary institutions is entrenched in the law establishing the Fund and it required amendment for any change to take place. Echono...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set a June 17th, 2022 deadline for presidential candidates to name their running mates. It also set a July 15th deadline for state elections. INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said this in a statement on the commission’s social media pages. “Similarly, the...
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Police (Interpol) to grant the commission access to interpol database. ICPC will utilise the access in profiling Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and money laundering and illicit financial flows suspects. The...
The longest serving emir in Zamfara, Emir of Kwatarkwashi in Bungudu Local Government Area, Alhaji Ahmad Umar (Mai-Kwatarshi), died on Thursday at 93, having been on the throne for 61 years. The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Kabiru Balarabe, who disclosed this in a public announcement, said the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his emergence as presidential flag-bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Zulum in a statement issued on Thursday also congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari, national leaders and all stakeholders of the APC, for...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – No fewer than 140 suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as yahoo boys, have been arrested by the Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ikorodu Area of Lagos State. The EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed this in a statement issued to...
A Nigerian village king, Ademola Ajibola of Ijara-Isin, a community in Isin Local Government Area in Kwara South Senatorial district has been reported to have created a means of exchange for his community in an effort to boost economic activities. According to Premium Times, Ajibola came up with the idea after his...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has described the just-concluded presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as one of the most competitive and peaceful in the history of Nigeria’s democracy. President Buhari stated this on Thursday in a letter addressed to Gov. Atiku Bagudu of...
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday night hosted All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, at the State House, Abuja. Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting, Tinubu pledged to sustain Buhari’s legacies when he wins the election and is sworn in as his successor. He commended...
Says “his sterling contributions to our democracy and its progress stand him out.” By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory yesterday at the ruling All Progressives Congress Presidential Primaries. Below is the full statement signed personally by the...
Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministries has urged Christians to get their Permanent voters card while reacting to the killing of 32 persons by bandits who allegedly used helicopter. The tragic killing happened in Southern Kaduna. Suleman said the alleged use of helicopters by terrorists in Southern Kaduna shows that...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday flagged off the maiden flight of the 2022 Hajj exercise, were a total of 43,000 intending Nigerian pilgrims would be airlifted to the Holy Land (Mecca) in Saudi Arabia to perform this year’s Hajj. Recalled the Hajj operation was...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – A leading Advocate of Good Governance and anti-corruption Civil Society Organisation – HEDA Resource Center, has condemned the vicious massacre of scores of worshippers at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo state by yet- to-be identified gunmen The group described the act...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties that its candidate nomination portal for 2023 general elections would automatically shut down at 6 p.m on June 17 for national elections and 6 p.m on July 15 for state elections. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, gave the...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu has hinted that the new education curriculum being developed will focus on skills and entrepreneurship in a bid to enhance the employability of graduates. This is even as stakeholders decried that schools are not providing students with the required...
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The National Institute of Soil Science, North-East Zone, has donated no fewer than 150 soil testing kits to states in the zone to enhance crop production. The Zonal Coordinator of the Institute, Prof. Saminu Abdulrahman Ibrahim, disclosed this on Thursday during a training and capacity...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set up a nomination center to receive and process all nominations by political parties, including dedicated telephone lines to serve as help desk for any party that may need assistance. The Chairman INEC, Prof. Mahood Yakuku disclosed...