Mrs Patience Eno, the wife of Akwa Ibom Governor, is dead, the state Information Commissioner, Mr Ini Ememobong, has said. Ememobong said in a statement in Uyo on Friday that the governor’s wife died on Thursday in the presence of family members. He said that further details concerning the...
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By DOMINIC AKPENSUEN, Jalingo – As the world celebrated tourism day, the Vice Chancellor of Taraba State University, Jalingo Prof. Sunday Paul Bako, has called on the Taraba State government to redouble their efforts and support the department of Tourism to showcase their potentials. Prof. Bako made the appealed...
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday insisted that the the Federal Government did not lose $49.8 billion dollars under his watch as president. Jonathan stated this in Abuja on Thursday during his remarks at the launch of a book by the former Minister of Finance and National Planning, Dr...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Board, Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Federal Fire Service (FFS) has suspended senior officers of the service. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary of the board,...
Sen. Gabriel Suswam has solicited the prayers of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faithful to enable him to clinch the position of the national chairman of the party. Suswam made the appeal on Thursday in Makurdi when he addressed PDP stakeholders. The former Benue governor stated that the exercise to...
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate allegations of bribery against Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the case of money laundry charge against Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. The resolution was sequel to a motion by Rep. Patrick Umoh (APC- Akwa Ibom) at plenary on...
A High Court sitting in Ilorin on Thursday sentenced five men charged with the Offa bank robbery incident to death by hanging. The court convicted Ayoade Akinnibosun, Azeez Salahudeen, Niyi Ogundiran, Ibikunle Ogunleye and Adeola Abraham. Delivering judgment, Justice Haleema Saliman held that the five defendants were found guilty...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide and Presiding Bishop of Faith Tabernacle, David Oyedepo on his 70th birthday on Sept. 27. President Tinubu in his tribute rejoiced with the entire Body of Christ, members of the Winner’s...
The Federal Government says it is ‘very much” aware of the harsh economic challenges faced by Nigerians and working tirelessly to cushion the effects. Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) stated this on Thursday in Abuja during a World Press Conference to highlight activities...
President Bola Tinubu has called on the Edo governor-elect, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, to prioritise the development of his state. The President also assured him of the full support of the Federal Government and the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF). President Tinubu said this on Thursday in Abuja at a meeting...
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, has said the Federal Government is investing in dry season farming to address nutrition and food crisis in the country. Kyari said this during the inauguration of a workshop for stakeholders in policies for food and nutrition security, on Thursday...
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), says plans are ongoing to pay depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank whose deposits exceed N5 million. The Managing Director of NDIC, Mr Bello Hassan said this at the 2024 workshop for Financial Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) in Lagos on Thursday. He...
President Bola Tinubu says Africa holds a significant portion of the world’s mineral reserves, including 92 per cent of global platinum, 56 per cent of cobalt, and 54 per cent of manganese, yet underdeveloped. The president attributed the continent’s underdevelopment to the fact that, the resources were primarily extracted...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented Certificates of Return to the Edo State governor-elect, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the certificates were presented by INEC National Commissioner in charge of Edo State, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, at...
Ten elite Nigerian Navy warships have been deployed to take part in a special sea exercise aimed at tackling oil theft and other maritime crimes in the nation’s territorial waters. The Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, disclosed this to journalists during the flag-off of Exercise ‘Sea Guard 2024’...
The Senate on Thursday at plenary passed the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) 2024 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N288 billion. This followed the adoption of the harmonised report of the Joint Committees on the FCTA and FCT Area Councils. The report was presented by the Joint Committee Chairman, Sen.Mohammed...
By IBRAHIM MOMOH, Lokoja – Executive Chairman, Kogi State Security Trust Fund, HonourableAbdulraheem Ozovehe- Ohiare has said the task of over coming challenges of insecurity requires collective efforts. Honourable Abdulraheem, who made the remark on Tuesday in his office while receiving officials of the state Council of the Nigeria...
A Yobe-based photographer, Saidu Abdulrahman, has captured 897 pictures in 60 minutes, in his quest to surpass the existing Guinness World Record of 500. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the record-breaking attempt took place in the presence of Yobe government officials, students and well wishers on...