Governors from the 36 states of the federation are currently convening in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, they are meeting at the NGF secretariat in the FCT. Some of the governors have already started to arrive at the meeting venue. Those...
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By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has signed into law bills to accelerate development across geo-political zones in the country. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, on Wednesday in Abuja. The...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested, Sulaiman Jimoh popularly know as Temo, 57-year old old alleged leader of a drug cartel in Lagos. NDLEA, Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja....
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday congratulated Hajiya Nana Shettima on her birthday. A statement by his spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, said the President joined family, friends, and well-wishers to celebrate the wife of the Vice-President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, on the special occasion of her...
The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has faulted the FCTA “park and pay” arrangement of the Federal Capital Territory Rep. Mukthar Betara, Chairman of the House Committee on FCT, faulted Mr Chinedum Elechi, the Mandate Secretary in charge of the transportation secretariat, in Abuja...
The House of Representatives has promised to intervene over the hike in electricity bill at the University of Jos which has placed the university under Band A. Rep. Abubakar Fulata, the Chairman, House Committee on University Education, said this in a statement on Wednesday after the committee`s ...
The House Committee on Aviation has quizzed the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo over the level of decay of infrastructures at the nation’s local and international airports. Rep. Abdullah Garba, Chairman, the Chairman of the House Committee grilled the Minister during an interface meeting of...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria is not just catching up with the rest of the world but also poised to overtake the global economy. He stated this on Tuesday when he unveiled the AI Expertise Blockchain and Technology Training and Outsourcing Initiative in Dutse, Jigawa. The initiative...
By IBRAHIM MOMOH, Lokoja – The Member Representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Sanni Abdulraheem Egidi, has assured the citizens of Ajaokuta and the Entire Ebira kingdom that Ajaokuta community will not be part of the proposed Okura State. The assurances which was contained...
The Federal Government has resumed mass trial of persons allegedly involved in terrorism and suspects of other heinous crimes against the Nigerian State. This is contained in a statement by Mr Michael Abu, Head of Strategic Communication, National Counter Terrorism Centre – Office of the National Security Adviser...
Four officials of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), were on Wednesday detained over their inability to answers questions raised by the House of Representatives Committee on Basic Examination Bodies, during an investigative hearing. This followed a motion by a member of the committee, Rep.Uchenna Okonkwo, during the...
Ex-lawmaker, Sam Onuigbo, has said that the establishment of South East Development Commission (SEDC) was a demonstration of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to inclusive development of post-civil war South East. Onuigbo who was a member of the House of Representatives was reacting to Tinubu’s signing of South East...
Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum (Downstream), Dr Dakuku Peterside, has urged the Federal Government to implement policies that incentivise investment in local refinery capacity. Peterside, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos, emphasised the need to...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The forum of non-indigenes residing in Borno State has commended the leadership style of the Executive Governor of the state, Babagana Umara Zulum. The forum said Zulum’s proactive model of development and providing the enabling environment for the return and sustainance of peace...
By IBRAHIM MOMOH, Lokoja – The Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association, (NVMA) Kogi State Chapter, has called for the creation of Ministry of Livestock Development in Kogi state, in line with the one created by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the federal level. The Chairman of NVMA in Kogi...
It’s indeed a weight off his back as a father of three can sleep comfortably on his back for the first time in 15 years after having a massive tumor – weighing 11lbs (5kgs) – removed by surgical charity Mercy Ships. Malagasy builder and rice farmer Fidisoa was 38...
By TOM CHIAHEMEN – African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has outlined the Bank’s successes in mobilizing financial resources for the continent’s development needs at the African Union. Adesina, who was addressing heads of state and government at the 6th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the AU in Accra,...
A human rights lawyer Femi Falana has cautioned the Federal Government against threatening the organisers of a planned nationwide protest over the harsh economic climate in the country. Social media has been rife with hashtags about the protest which is billed to happen next month. While the...
By MBAFAN ADE (Business Correspondent) – The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business has invited Members and guests to the 3rd Canada-Africa Business Conference scheduled to hold in the Zimbabwean capital, Harare, from October 15 – 16, 2024. The two-day program is expected to once again convene leading decision makers to...
Femi Falana, SAN, has said he is worried about the negative impacts of the Dangote Refinery spat, saying the saga sends a dangerous signal to investors about Nigeria. “Well, I’ve enjoyed the inter-class feud or what you might call a dog-eat-dog affair. But it’s at the expense of...