The Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal which began sitting in Benin is to hear seven petitions challenging the victory of Gov. Monday Okpebholo in the Sept. 21 poll. The petitions were submitted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and six other political parties. The other parties according to the...
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The South East Caucus in the Senate has called for wider consultations with stakeholders on the Tax Reform Bills currently undergoing legislative process at both Chambers of the National Assembly . Leader of the caucus, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe ( APGA -Abia South), said this in an interview with journalists...
The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has urged judges of the appellate court to engage in regular self-reflection, evaluation, and strategic planning, Dongban-Mensem made the call at the 2024 annual court of appeal justices’ conference to usher in the new legal year. She said,the conference...
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has promised to secure certificates for stranded Kano graduates in Cyprus. This is contained in a statement by Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, the Director-General, Media and Publicity to the governor in Kano on Monday. He said that Yusuf is currently in Cyprus to address the long-standing...
A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Alhaji Niyi Adams, has said the party should forget fielding candidates for the 2027 general elections, if they do not enforce discipline. Adams, an erstwhile State Youth Leader, said this in an interview with the News Agency of...
The Nigerian Army on Monday, performed a symbolic lowering and hoisting of command flag at Army Headquarters as Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, assumed command as the 24th Chief of Army Staff (COAS). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Oluyede was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on Oct. 30...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Cross River State Government has assured fun seekers, carnival enthusiasts, and the public of a grand and vibrant Carnival Calabar festival, as final preparations for the highly anticipated event reach a crescendo. Speaking while flagging off the third Carnival Calabar dry run, on Sunday...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Abuja – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has said that the Benue State Government would establish a University of Agriculture, Science and Technology in Ihugh, Vandeikya Local Government Area of the state. Speaking on Friday during the 22nd, 23rd and 24th combined Convocation ceremony of...
A Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasised that the battle against corruption can only be effective and successful if it begins with accountability among top government officials. The former president said that tackling corruption at the highest levels of leadership would set an example for others...
Musician and producer Jay-Z was accused in a lawsuit submitted Sunday of raping a 13-year-old with hip-hop star Sean Combs in the year 2000, court documents show, claims denied by Jay-Z. An updated complaint in a civil case against Combs alleges that Jay-Z, whose name is Shawn Carter, and...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has congratulated retired Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, on his 87th birthday anniversary celebration. This is contained in a congratulatory message on Monday in Jos by Dr Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA) to the Governor. Mutfwang, who described Danjuma as an...
The South Korean Government ordered an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol. The South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on Monday that the travel ban is due to the ongoing investigation into Yoon, which involves suspicion of high treason. Yoon unexpectedly imposed martial law on his country...
Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta) has said that Local Government Administration is central to democracy in Nigeria as it ensures grassroots governance and service delivery at the local level. This is contained in a statement signed by Dr Michael Nwoko, the Chief of Staff to the lawmaker in Abuja on...
KORA 360 Professionals on Saturday launched its maiden Open Gala in Abuja, during which educators were brought together to strategically network and socialise for greater productivity. Convener of the Open Gala Launch, Onyinyechi Etusi said the unique convergence of educators on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was put together...
Islamist-led rebels declared that they have taken Damascus in a lightning offensive on Sunday, sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing and ending five decades of Baath rule in Syria. Residents in the Syrian capital were seen cheering in the streets of Damascus, as the rebel factions heralded the departure of...
It was an electrifying Sunday evening as casts and crew as well as fans of the much awaited Nollywood blockbuster,”Everybody Loves Jenifa”, by Funke Akindele, turned up for the premiere of the movie in Lagos. The premiere was held at Filmhouse Lekki IMAX. The movie, which boasts of a...
Magistrates in Cross River have threatened to embarked on an indefinite strike on Monday over alleged poor welfare and other conditions of service. This is contained in a release jointly signed by Godwin Onah, Cross River Chairman of Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN) and hls Secretary, Solomon Abuo and...
Fifteen Nigerian Navy warships, three helicopters, gunboats, and detachments of the Special Boat Service (naval special forces) have been deployed in this year’s Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Annual Sea Inspection. The warships include Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Kada, NNS Dorina, NNS Ibeno, NNS Ikenne, NNS Kano, NNS Burutu,...
By BARBARA KALU, Umuahia – Troops of the Joint Task Force South-East Operation UDO KA, have cleared the camps of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Imo, Enugu and Ebonyi states. The spokesman for the task force, Lt.-Col....
With barely two weeks until Christmas and the subsequent new year celebrations, getting cash in Kaduna, Kano and Katsina States has now become an extremely herculean task. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the results have bemoaned the obnoxious situation which was reminiscent of a similar ugly...