By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The former member representing Ado, Okpokwu, Ogbadibo federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Dr. Francis Ottah Agbo, (Ozigizaga), has sent a message of felicitation to Adirahu Ny’Igede, HRH Oga Ero CP Rtd, esteemed members of the Igede Intermediate Traditional Council and the...
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Motorists and commuters in Jos, have decried the hike in pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). The NNPCL on Monday increased the pump price of PMS from N617 to N897 at its outlets. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), correspondent...
The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the attack on MI Wushishi Estate, Minna by persons suspected to be illegal artisan miners operating near the estate. The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Minna. Abiodun said that, “on Tuesday at about...
Some energy stakeholders have berated the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) over delay in getting the Port Harcourt Refinery operational, to address recurrent fuel scarcity and price hike. The stakeholders spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja against the backdrop of the unending...
Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, has said Nigeria gets the largest intervention fund spent by the foundation in Africa. Gates said this during an interview session with selected journalists on the sidelines of the 2024 NutriVision Dialogue on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him,...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the immediate reversal of the new price increase in pump price of petrol across the country. The Congress made the demand in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by its President, Mr Joe Ajaero and made available to newsmen. The...
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday gave assurances that the Ibadan-Abuja-Kaduna-Kano railway project would be completed to the satisfaction of Nigeria and West Africa at large. Tinubu said this during a visit to the headquarters of China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) in Beijing, his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said in a...
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, issued a warrant of arrest against a British citizen, Andrew Wynne, and other Nigerians over allegations bordering on treason and terrorism. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order in an ex-parte motion filed by the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police but moved by Audu...
President Bola Tinubu and Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Tuesday in Beijing, China, pledged to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries to advance trade and economic development programmes. The two leaders also promised to elevate the Nigeria-China ties to that of a comprehensive strategic partnership, by building...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has expressed his sympathies to his Yobe State counterpart, Mai Mala Buni, and both the victims and families of Sunday’s terrorist attack in Mafa, Tarmuwa Local Government Area of the state. The attack, which occurred last weekend, has left...
Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has sought the support of Sokoto State Government and citizens to flush-out bandits and other criminals terrorising North-West. Matawalle made the plea when he led the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa and other high ranking military officers on...
The newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, Ms Chidimma Vannesa Adetshina, has promised to make Nigeria proud in the course of her reign. Adetshina made the pledge when hosted by Dr Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) in Lagos, on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports...
Telecommunication workers have issued a seven-day indefinite strike notice, effective Sept. 9, to 39 companies including Huawei Technologies Nigeria Ltd. over what they describe as prevalent precarious working conditions. The workers under the aegis of Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association (PTECSSAN) gave the notice in a statement...
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and his fourth queen, Folashade, on Tuesday welcomed their first child, a Prince. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that drummers, men and women, especially palace staff, were excited, dancing and singing songs of praises for the new child. Oba Ogunwusi,...
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda has described the late Hajiya Dada as a mother of the country who produced great men that worked tirelessly for the development of Nigeria. Radda stated this on Tuesday while speaking with newsmen to condole with her immediate family and thanked all those that...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Ahead of the December 31 dateline to have an inclusive bottom-top budget approach, the Cross River State Government has held a consultative forum for 2025 budget preparation in the Northern and Southern Senatorial district of the state This action is to enable the government...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Chairman of Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC), Dr. Ekong Edet Boco, has assured all political parties operating in the state of a level playing field. The commission chairman disclosed this in his office when the Executives of the Nigerian Union of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development hosted a one-day community dialogue in Mafa LGA of Borno State, bringing together residents, community leaders, and repentant insurgents for a historic discussion on peace, tolerance, and coexistence. The event, held at the Hajja Mangal Memorial Hall,...
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in Beijing, China. Disclosing this in a statement, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said both leaders announced the elevation of Nigeria-China ties to that of a comprehensive strategic partnership. According...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) has increased the price of petrol from N585 to between N855 and N890 per litre, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. NAN correspondents, who monitored the situation in Lagos metropolis, observed that in the midst of ongoing fuel shortages and crises,...