The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Edo State, Dr Asue Ighodalo, has promised not to betray the trust of the people if voted as the governor in the forthcoming Sept. 21 election. Ighodalo stated this on Saturday at his campaign office at Aguobasemwin, GRA, Benin,...
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Some All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirants in Ondo state have passed a vote of no confidence in the primary election being superintended by Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the APC primary election in the 203 wards in the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, said his administration’s frequent distribution of food palliatives was necessary to strike a balance between addressing the immediate needs of the people affected by Boko Haram insurgency and laying the groundwork for a lasting change. Zulum noted...
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo on Saturday called on the Federal Government to urgently assist in tackling the menace of insecurity and incessant flooding in some parts of the State. The governor made the call when he received a delegation of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal commission...
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has announced an increment to the subvention of Rovers Football Club of Calabar from N5 million to N10 million in a bid to reposition the club. Governor Otu made the announcement when the management team of Rovers FC paid him a courtesy...
Nigerian Navy has decried the magnitude of economic loss due to acts of illegal oil bunkering and vandalism of oil pipelines along the riverine communities of Nigeria. The Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH, Commodore Nanmar Lakan, cried out at Okolomade Community of Abua Odual Local Government Area...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) primary in Ondo State to pick its candidate for the Nov. 16 governorship election recorded a large turnout of members at the designated centres at the wards. (www.topskitchen.com) The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exercise at various wards in Okitipupa,...
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) on Saturday commended Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya for setting a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest chess marathon. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Onakoya played with an Amercian chess champion, Shawn Martinez, for 58 hours continuously without losing...
President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria’s investment climate has been boosted by critical new reforms, with an array of opportunities across sectors for investors. He said this during the presentation of a letter of credence by the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nigeria, Vice-Admiral Kim...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Acting Executive Chairman Benue State Internal Revenue Service, (BIRS), Mr. Emmanuel Agema has sought strong collaboration with the police to enable them perform maximally. The BIRS Executive Chairman spoke on Friday during a familiarization visit to the newly posted Commissioner of...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Benue State Government has entered into partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to ensure the safety of school environment for school children in Benue State. The State Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, Dr Fredrick Ikyaan, who restated government’s...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Gunmen have carried out brutal attacks on communities in the Mangu and Bokkos local government areas of Plateau State, resulting in the tragic loss of more than 12 lives. At the time of the report, the State Police Command and Operation Safe Haven (OPSH)...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the boards of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and that of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,...
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo says the installation of e-gates at the five international airports in the country will enhance national security. He also said it would ensure seamless processing of passengers coming into and going out of the country. The minister made the remarks on Friday...
A Federal High Court, Abuja has adjourned a a N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government and Department of State Services (DSS) until April 23 for adoption of processes. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the...
Mysterious illness surfaced in Kaduna, Sokoto and Zamfara states, prompting the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) to launch continuous investigation. The NCDC , via its official website confirmed its active involvement in analysing samples from affected individuals to determine the cause of the unusual health...
Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas has expressed appreciation to the Defence Headquarters on the release of Chief Clement Ikolo, detained traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta,. The lawmaker, representing Delta South Senatorial District expressed appreciation to the military authority in a statement he made...
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has commenced fact-finding engagements with traders associations and marketers to determine factors responsible for the continuous hike in food prices. The Director Surveillance and Investigations of the Commission, Ms Boladale Adeyinka, said on Friday at Masaka Village market, Karu Local...
The founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr Boniface Aniebonam, has said the move by Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso and the Kwankwasaya Movement to hijack the party structure is a betrayal of trust. Speaking at a news conference in Lagos on Friday, Aniebonam said he gave Kwankwaso...
The spokesperson for Mr Peter Obi, Dr Yunusa Tanko, has debunked allegations that the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), is indulging in religious politics. Tanko said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Onitsha, Anambra. According to Tanko, “the Peter Obi...