Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has summoned an emergency plenary session, slated to hold on Wednesday. The notice of the emergency session was announced in an internal memo on Monday in Abuja, by Mr Chinedu Akubueze, Clerk of the Senate . Akubueze in the memo said:”dear Distinguished Senators, the...
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The declaration of a state of emergency by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited [NNPC Ltd] on crude oil production has yielded a positive outcome with the increase recorded in daily production from 1.25 million barrels per day [mbpd] in June to 1.61mbpd as of July 23, 2024. Group...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Nigerians have been called upon to support the present administration of APC under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to deliver more dividends of democracy and good governance. Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, made the call on Monday, at his residence in Lafia, the state capital...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A coalition of civil society groups in Borno State, united by a shared commitment to progress, unity, and patriotism, has publicly denounced the planned nationwide protest. After thorough consultations and careful consideration, the group has decided not to participate in the protest, citing...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Coalition of Youth Leaders of Plateau Communities has publicly distanced itself from the planned nationwide protests organized by unidentified youth groups, citing vague motives and the potential for civil unrest. Speaking during a press conference at the NUJ Press Centre in Jos,...
MTN subscribers in Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Monday thronged the telco’s service centre in their thousands to address the barring of their phone lines. Many of them told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in interviews that their phone lines were barred at the weekend allegedly because of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Member representing Jere Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr Satomi Ahmad FNSE, has appealed to National Union of Borno State Students (NUBOSS) and by extension their counterparts in the North East sub- region to shelve any plan of joining...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), has called for the amendment of the Constitution and the Electoral Act to empower INEC to conduct all Local Governments polls. National Chairman IPAC, Yusuf Mamman Danttale who made the call on Monday in Abuja at the...
In view of the nationwide protest, the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman has directed Vice Chancellors to ensure the security and safety of staff and students in their domain. This is contained in a circular issued by the Acting Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Chris Maiyaki,...
The Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has said its members are not involved in trying to frustrate the proposed nationwide protest by barring subscriber lines or restricting internet access. The ALTON Chairman, Mr Gbenga Adebayo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday night...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has extended warm felicitations to the Senate Leader, Dr Opeyemi Bamidele, on the occasion of his 61st birthday. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan in a statement by her Chief Press Secretary, Israel Arogbonlo, described Dr Opeyemi as a dedicated and visionary...
The Nigeria Association of Northern Students (NANS) has congratulated Thinklab Group Limited and its leader, Dr. Sa’id Alkali Kori, on their outstanding achievements at the recent African International Housing Show. Thinklab Group was recognized as the “African Company of the Year 2024” in Corporate Social Responsibility, while Dr....
The Energy Transparency Initiative (ETI) has refuted claims that Rep. Philip Agbase, the Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, has assumed the role of an advocate for the Dangote Refinery. The allegation was made in a statement by one Mr Ganzallo Gbenga, said to be the convener...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, is mobilising Abuja youths and other stakeholders against joining the planned Aug. 1 to 10 nationwide protests over hunger and hardship. Speaking during a ministerial engagement with FCT youths from Abuja South Federal Constituency, in Kwali Area Council...
By BARBARA KALU, Port Harcourt – As part of his commitment to Rivers’ tourism industry, the Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China, has moved to promote the choral assets of the state. This followed the partnership deals he recently sealed with the Rivers State Tourism Development Agency (RSTDA)...
No fewer than 28 housemates on Sunday entered the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) house for the ninth season of the reality show. The season, with theme, “No Loose Guard”, promises exciting twists designed to keep viewers on the edge of their seats for the next 10 weeks. The...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has expressed commitment to addressing the manpower deficit in the healthcare sector of the state. The governor made this known on Sunday in Monguno when he paid an assessment visit to the project site for the construction of...
The immediate past Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, has said he owed the late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah an eternal debt of gratitude for his sacrifice and loyalty to good friendship. Omo-Agege, in a statement he issued in Asaba on Sunday, said Ubah was a friend and confidant,...
The Niger chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has called on Christians not to join the planned nationwide protest scheduled for Aug.1-10. This was contained in a message to Christians in the state signed by Bishop Bulus Yohanna, chairman of CAN, in the state. The News Agency...