The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has pledged to work tirelessly to reinforce security measures, swift responses to threats, and prevent recurrence of terrorists acts in the region. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chairman of the NSF, Sen Abdulaziz Yaradua (APC-Katsina in Abuja on Monday...
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Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo has asked the Court of Appeal Abuja Division to strike out the Notice of Appeal filed by All Progressives Congress, APC, and its governorship candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva against tribunal judgment for being incompetent. The Deputy Governor through his counsel Chukwuma -Machukwu...
Over N300 billion worth of technical equipment and accessories procured by the National Population Commission (NPC) for the botched 2023 census may go to waste if the Federal Government fails to direct the NPC to conduct the twice postponed national headcount with immediate effect. Investigations showed that...
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Bauchi state has said it was removed from Information and Culture for effective and efficient performance. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism as you all know is a government agency responsible for the preservation, promotion development of Bauchi State rich and Cultural...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) inter-agency Joint Task Force (JTF) has apprehended 362 trailers conveying 5,169 passengers on different highways across the country. The FRSC spokesman, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the inauguration...
By ORKULA SHAAGEE, Abuja- In a move that underscores his commitment to integrity, compassion and community development, Professor John Kennedy Opara has endorsed the establishment of LFReturnMe, a cutting-edge lost and found service in Nigeria and Africa at large. The former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has expressed his grief over the passing of the mother of former Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, Hajjiya Aisa Modu Sheriff. Hajjiya Aisa passed away on Sunday in Abuja after battling a prolonged illness at the age of...
By AUSTINE TSENZUGHUL, Bauchi – Bauchi State Government has revived the Ministerial Press Briefing after an 11-year hiatus, thanks to the efforts of the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Communication, Usman Danturaki Garba NATIONAL ACCORD reports that the briefing, which was last held in 2013, was reintroduced to...
By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt – The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has assured that the Niger Delta Stakeholders Summit, coming up on July 10-13, 2024, will develop strategies for economic growth and development of the Niger Delta Region. Ogbuku, who gave...
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed a N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government and Department of State Services (DSS). Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that Kanu failed to provide...
The Acting Governor of Borno, Alhaji Umar Kadafur , has said that the fight against Boko Haram insurgency and terrorism must continue. Kadafur made this known when he visited victims of the Saturday suicide bomb blast in Gwoza, Borno. NAN reports that the attacks, carried out by suspected...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the former Governor of Borno, Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff, over the passing of his mother, Hajiya Aisa. President Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, also condoled with the Modu Sheriff’s family. He urged them...
Rep. James Faleke (Ikeja Federal Constituency) has called on Nigerians to treat the outbreak of cholera in some parts of the country with the level of seriousness they handled COVID-19 pandemic. Faleke made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in...
Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has warned its newly elected states’ executives to desist from getting involved in extortion and touting or risk suspension. Its National President, Baba Othman-Ngelzarma, issued the warning in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He said that the actions of...
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has commended Sen. Ahmed Wadada (SDP-Nasarawa West), the founder of Keffi Polo Ranch, for organising a tournament that benefits orphans. Governor Sule gave the commendation while speaking to newsmen after the final match of the 2024 Keffi Polo Ranch Open Tournament for Orphans...
Rep. Obi Aguocha (LP-Abia) has visited former President Muhammadu Buhari, with a request to intervene toward the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Aguocha, representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia, disclosed the essence of his visit in...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Acting Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, accompanied by Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, Representative for Southern Borno, Member of the House of Representatives for Gwoza, Chibok, and Damboa, Member of the House of Assembly for Gwoza Local Government, stakeholders, and top government officials,...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has raised a Disciplinary Team to look into the case of two errant officers of the Commission who allegedly assaulted a female staff of Regional Hotel, Ojo, Lagos. This is...
Some Nigerians have expressed worries at the rampant cases of broken homes and the effects on the society. They are concerned that the current economic hardship may increase divorce and separation in the country. The citizens spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos....
By ESTHER ALEXANDER, Abuja – The State of Palestine has called on the international community and the United Nations to launch an impartial international investigation into the heinous crimes and grave violations committed against Palestinian detainees and prisoners in Israeli occupation prisons and detention camps. “The televised war...