President Muhammadu Buhari had on Jan. 25 approved 18-month suspension of the removal of fuel subsidy, following consultations with stakeholders in line with the current economic realities in the country. The removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, was earlier scheduled to take effect...
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By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to use his “good offices and leadership position to urgently review and rescind your reported approval for security agencies to access people’s personal details via NIN-SIM linkage without due process of law.” SERAP...
Three crew members from the oil vessel that exploded in Delta State have been found alive. The management of Shebah Exploration & Production Company Ltd (SEPCOL), confirmed this in a statement on Sunday following the fire outbreak that engulfed the FPSO Trinity Spirit at the Ukpokiti Terminal in the...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says a total of 1322 ad-hoc staff have been trained in readiness for elections in Kuje Council of the FCT. The INEC Electoral Officer (EO), Mrs Zainab Gbefwi, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kuje, after...
The Emir of Jama’are in Bauchi State, Alhaji Muhammadu Wabi III, is dead. Alhaji Sama’ila Yusuf-Jarma, the Chairman, Jama’are Local Government Council, confirmed the death to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday in Bauchi. Yusuf-Jarma said that Wabi, 92, died at about 12:15 am on Sunday at...
By HARUNA AHMED, Dutse – House of Representatives Member for Birnin Kudu/Buji Federal constituency of Jigawa State, Hon. Magaji Da’u Aliyu, has said the unfortunate recent attack on his convoy in the State, was sponsored by his political detractors who were threatened by the record of his sterling performance...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Government has called on land owners within the urban and rural areas in Maiduguri and Local Government Headquarters to register their property, upgrade land titles and ensure proper documentation of the land before they loose their property. The state government also warned...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday confirmed the release of the Director-General, Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, who was detained over alleged fraud. Spokesperson for the commission, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that Okechukwu was released on...
The Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr Abdullahi Candido, has called on electorate in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to shun political apathy and vote en masse for their preferred candidates in the forthcoming area council elections. Speaking to newsmen at the end of a two-day media retreat...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will continue to pursue peace and progress in Africa, and other parts of the world, by consistently pushing for justice, fairness and inclusiveness in global affairs. The President’s spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina disclosed this in a statement on Saturday...
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Friday, World Cancer Day, launched a new initiative aimed at providing cancer care for people living in low and middle-income countries in Africa. The initiative, dubbed “Rays of Hope”, was officially launched at an event held on the sidelines of the 35th...
By BARBARA KALU, Owerri – The Imo State Police Command have arrested a total of 150 suspects have been arrested in connection with terrorism, kidnapping, and armed robbery in the state. Commissioner of Police in Imo, Rabiu Hussaini, made the disclosure on Friday while briefing the state governor, Hope...
The Kogi Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr. Wemi Jones, on Friday said the State Government has declared ”a state of emergency” in the education sector in the state. Jones disclosed this on Friday during the Educational Task Force Meeting with some critical Educational Stakeholders in Kogi Central...
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has charged traditional rulers in the state not to allow illegal oil bunkering and artisanal refinery activities in their domains. Governor Wike gave the charge when he presented Staff of Office and Certificates of Recognition to Chief Chidi Awuse, the Nne-Nwe-Eli Emohua XIII (OLO...
The COVID-19 pandemic could reverse decades of global progress in stamping out Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), UN agencies warn ahead of the International Day to eliminate the harmful practice. International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM is a UN-sponsored annual awareness day that takes place on Feb. 6 as...
By JIMIN GEOFFREY, Markudi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has advocated that the National Judicial Council, NJC take over the payment of retirement benefits of Justices of State High Courts. Governor Ortom bared his mind on Friday at the premises of the State High Court during a valedictory court...
The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has commended the PRNigeria Centre for its investment in training and mentoring budding young writers and journalists in areas of digital media and emerging Information Communication Technology at its Kano Hub. The President of IPI Nigeria, Musikilu Mojeed who is also the Editor...
No fewer than 25 terrorists fleeing airstrikes of the Nigerian military have drowned in a deep river located within the Marte axis of the Lake Chad axis in the North East. PRNigeria gathered that military fighter jets, including Super Tucano belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ‘aggressively’ raided...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The National Council on Privatisation (NCP), chaired by the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has approved the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE)’s 2022 work plan. The Head, Public Communications, Ibeh Uzoma Chidi, disclosed this in a statement issued to NATIONAL ACCORD in Abuja....
President Muhammadu Buhari says the poor and vulnerable in Nigeria remain top priority for protection and lifting from the poverty cycle. The president stated this at the virtual official presentation of the Country Review Report of Nigeria. He stated this at the 31st Africa Peer Review Forum of the...