Amidst growing public concerns and speculation over his whereabouts, Liberia’s President Joseph N. Boakai, has responded, telling his countrymen and women that he is still in Japan, making a case for the good of the people. The agitations over the Boakai’s whereabouts followed a pronouncement by the Ministry of...
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World Animal Protection (WAP) has raised alarm, projecting that by 2050, Antibiotic-Resistant infections could claim up to 10 million lives globally each year due to the impacts of industrial animal farming. WAP’s Research and Planning Manager, Dr. Patrick Mvinde, shared this stark warning during a workshop for journalists in...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has called on all parties involved to adhere strictly to the schedules set by Saudi authorities for the 2026 Hajj operations, emphasizing that there will be no extensions for visa processing, payments, or contractual agreements. In a statement released...
Ondo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of Isah Ibrahim, a commercial motorcyclist whose body was discovered in a well at Ore Stadium, Odigbo Local Government Area. According to reports, Ibrahim was reported missing on August 17 before his remains were found on Thursday, as...
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has pointed to the upcoming 2027 general election as a key factor behind the recent surge in violence and insecurity across the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s _Politics Today_ on Thursday, Musa highlighted a troubling rise in insecurity, particularly in the...
By OLA MODUPE , Ibadan – Following the recent appointment of Major General Chinedu Nnebeife, as the 47th General Officer Commanding 2 Division Nigerian Army (NA), and Force Commander, Operation FANSAN YAMA sector 3, he has assumed command of the Division. The handing and taking over ceremony between him...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians in the Diaspora to contribute their expertise and resources to consolidating national development and building a stronger and more prosperous country. President Tinubu made the call on Thursday at Kahala Hotel and Resort, Yokohama, Japan, during an...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) have repatriated 51 more foreign nationals convicted and sentenced for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The commission in a post via its X handle on Thursday, said the repatriated foreign nationals include 50 Chinese...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has departed Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday night for the ultra-long-haul flight to Brazil, where he will begin a state visit on August 24. The presidential spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday via his X handle @aonunuga1956....
Chief Executive Officer of First Rotech, Mr. Austin Oguejiofor, has revealed that the Abuja Airport Garden City will boast over 3,000 contemporary homes equipped with top-tier amenities. Mr. Oguejiofor spoke on Thursday during a site inspection in Abuja, Spanning 250 hectares in the Gousa District, the development is poised...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has officially unveiled the revitalized Hotel Presidential in Enugu, a move aimed at revitalizing the state’s economy and restoring a historic landmark. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the hotel, originally commissioned in 1963 by the former premier of Eastern Nigeria, Dr....
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has provided 100 electric vehicles, comprising 50 cars and 50 tricycles, to disadvantaged youths to promote economic development and eco-friendly practices in the state. During the distribution event held on Thursday in Lafia, Sule emphasized that the initiative is designed to enable recipients to...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday formally presented Certificates of Return to the victors of the August 16 by-elections, marking the official induction of new senators and House of Representatives members. The ceremony took place at INEC’s Abuja headquarters, with National Commissioners overseeing the process for their respective...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has initiated a thorough review of salary packages for political, public, and judicial office holders across Nigeria. This is contained in a statement released by the Head of the Information and Public Relations Unit at RMAFC, Mrs. Maryam...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Nigeria Professionals in Diaspora (NPID) held a world press conference in London today, condemning what they described as “baseless attacks” and unwarranted restrictions on the personal accounts of the former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Deputy Governor, Umar Kadafur, represented Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum at the unveiling of a Strategic Plan for partnership and development with the International Organization for Migration (IOM/UN Nigeria) at the Sheraton Hotel in Abuja. The initiative aligns with the federal government’s...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – In a strategic move to enhance security, Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the establishment of two new Area Commands and the upgrade of five police stations to divisions in Benue State. The announcement, made by Police Public Relations...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has launched the Benue Alia Palm Project with the distribution of improved palm seedlings to Benue journalists. Performing the ceremony on Monday at the NUJ house in Makurdi, Governor Alia, who noted with confidence his desire to partner...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly opposed the proposed salary increase for political office holders, calling for its immediate suspension amid widespread economic hardship faced by Nigerians. In a statement issued in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, criticized the move,...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has introduced new guidelines linking upkeep loan disbursements exclusively to the active academic session of each institution, ensuring stricter oversight and transparency. In a statement released to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi,...