By kAYODE ADEBIYI, Abuja – The Rule of Law Development Foundation (ROLDF), an NGO, has urged government at all levels to ensure that all petroleum tankers complied with the highest safety standards. This is contained in a condolence letter to Gov. Umar Namadi and signed by its Co-Ordinator, Joseph...
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By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on his 71st birthday on Oct. 20, which coincides with his eighth anniversary on the throne. President Tinubu in a statement by his Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, noted that...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has debunked reports that the party was boycotting Saturday’s local government elections in the state. Mr Edward Marsha, the state PDP Chairman, gave the hint while speaking with newsmen in Kafanchan, headquarters of Jema’a Local Government Area. “It is not true...
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has addressed concerns surrounding Visa-On-Arrival (VOA) applications, prompted by recent payment platform upgrades by Nigerian financial institutions. The NIS Comptroller General, Kemi Nandap said this in a statement signed by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) Kenneth Udo on Saturday in Abuja. Nandap assured...
The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), NAFDAC Branch, has vowed to continue its ongoing strike action till their demands are met. In an interview with NAN on Saturday in Kaduna, the Chairman of the chapter, Adetoboye Ayodeji, said it is left for the agency’s management to...
The Defence Headquarters says troops have eliminated 101 terrorists, apprehended a terrorist commander, Usman Maisaje, and 182 others in different operations across the country in the last one week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known in a statement on the operations of the...
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has assured the people of Akure of projects that will make the area more beautiful. The governor stated this on Friday, during the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign tour to traditional rulers and communities in Akure South Local Government Area. Aiyedatiwa is the...
The Police Command in Lagos State says a man allegedly jumped into a canal and died to avoid arrest in the Ipaja area of the state. The command’s Spokesman , SP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated this in post he shared on his verified X handle @benHundeyin on Friday. He said...
The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the death of a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ijanikin Police Station, CSP Bolaji Olugbenga. The command Spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday night. Hundeyin, however, did not give details...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, at a service of songs in Abuja. Jonathan recounted how Iwuanyanwu took him under his wing, even before he became Bayelsa Deputy Governor, and mentored him throughout his presidency....
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concern about the potential economic toll of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) If left unchecked. The WHO said that the situation could cause Nigeria and low income countries a reduction in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of up to four per cent by 2030. Dr...
Some Dignitaries in the likes of former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, Ibrahim Babangida and President Bola Tinubu have celebrated rtd Gen. Yakubu Gowon, as he marked 90th birthday celebration. The dignitaries, who spoke at the public lecture in commemoration of Gowon’s birthday anniversary, urged younger generation and present...
Nasarawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced its chairmanship candidates for the Nov. 2, local government councils election in the state. Mr Tanimu Adamson, Chairman of the party’s primary elections committee, announced the names of successful candidates, submitting the report of the exercise to the...
Kebbi State Government has constituted a committee to recover money fraudulently removed from the individual accounts of orphans out of the N2.1 billion funds disbursed by the World Muslim League. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on Oct. 10, the League disbursed N2.1 billion to 1,849 orphans...
A former presidential spokesman, Dr Doyin Okupe, has described impression that no one is in charge of the country with President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima foreign trips as misleading. Okupe, a former Director General of Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Organisation, said this in an interview with...
The Nigerian Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ericsson to establish a framework of cooperation on 5G technology development, deployment and innovation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 5G is the fifth generation of cellular networks. Up to 100 times faster than 4G. 5G...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has reappointed Professor Bulama Kagu as the Executive Chairman of the Borno State Universal Basic Education Board (BSUBEB) for a second and final term. The reappointment, which takes effect on October 18, 2024, was officially announced by the Secretary...
The Rivers State Government has approved a minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants in the state. The Head of Service of the state, George Nwaeke, announced that the approval was granted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara during a closed-door meeting with labour leaders and senior government officials. Following the...
The death toll from a tanker explosion in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State has risen to 167, the state governor, Umar Namadi, has said. He stated this at the Government House in Dutse while receiving his Kano State counterpart, Abba Yusuf, who was on a condolence visit....
Nigerian rapper Falz has confessed that contrary to public perception, he was not ‘pressured’ to study law due to his father’s success in the field. Speaking during an interview with Chude Jideonwo on the With Chude podcast, he explained that growing up, he was inspired by the people his...