Nigeria
5 Jan
The Oko Community is set for an exhibition of her cultural showpiece at the Commissioning of the Alex Ekwueme Civic Centre, Oko, Orumba North LGA by Anambra State, Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo scheduled to take place at the centre today. Chairman of the Media and Publicity Committee of the event, Chief Reuben Muoka, said one…
5 Jan
The Police in Yobe said they have arrested a 43-year-old suspect, Abubakar Musa, in connection with the death of his wife, Ammi Mamman, in Damaturu.
5 Jan
The Minister of Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has presented two Hi-Tech unmanned water vessels to President Bola Tinubu.
5 Jan
The UN’s World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) report for 2024 projects slowdown in global growth from an estimated 2.7 per cent in 2023 to 2.4 per cent in 2024.
5 Jan
Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, yesterday, led some prominent leaders of the state to visit his Bayelsa State counterpart, Douye Diri, at his country home in Sampou, Kolokuma/ Opokuma Local Council, where they agreed to work together...
5 Jan
Federal Ministry of Works and Housing has begun the process of reviewing the sale of houses under the National Housing Programme (NHP), calling on interested Nigerians at home and abroad to apply.
5 Jan
The Nigerian Navy (NN) Headquarters has condemned reports by some media platforms against its efforts towards the fight against crude oil theft and other illegalities in Nigeria’s maritime sector.
5 Jan
In recognition of the traditional rulers, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has unveiled an integrated support package for the Council of Obas as a pillar of the people's government.
5 Jan
Declares zero-tolerance for corruption, profligacy Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, yesterday, inaugurated the 38 new council chairmen and their deputies, urging them to place a premium on security as well as revenue generation in their councils. Oyebanji gave the advice, yesterday, during the inauguration ceremony for the new council chairmen held at OsuntokunPavillion, Government House,…
5 Jan
Chairman of Northern Governors Forum, Inuwa Yahaya, yesterday, visited President Bola Tinubu in Abuja to seek stronger collaboration between the federal and state governments to better the lot of Nigerians.
5 Jan
Chairman, Board of Directors and Advisory Board, Africa Private Sector Summit (APSS), Prof Kingsley Moghalu, has said Africa’s 2024 elections remain opportunity for the continent to produce leaders that could foster enabling business environment.
5 Jan
Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere Ikeagwuonu, a member of the House of Representatives, representing Ideato North South Federal Constituency, has expressed concerns over the raid by operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on the headquarters of the Dangote Group. The EFCC on Thursday raided the headquarters of the Dangote Group in Lagos in connection with…
3 hours ago
Sir Chikwe Udensi, a security consultant with the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), has urged Abia State governor, Dr Alex Otti, not to mix his good works with some falsehood when passing information to the people. Udensi, a chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), said that he is disturbed at the way the…
3 hours ago
The Kaduna State House of Assembly Ad-Hoc Committee has set up a committee to investigate the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The committee, established during the Assembly's sitting on April 16th, has requested a comprehensive set of documents from the state commissioner of finance. The probe will include details of all loans acquired during…
5 hours ago
Hearing in two separate money laundering suits filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against British national, James Nolan, could not proceed on Wednesday at a Federal High Court, Abuja.
6 hours ago
President Bola Tinubu has called on the nation’s Judiciary to embark on reforms that will ensure functional justice system and support economic growth.
7 hours ago
Dr. Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said that the party would provide solutions to the challenges bedevilling the country. Ganduje stated this during the APC grand finale campaign and the presentation of party flags to the 11 local council chairmanship candidates, on Wednesday in Gombe. The News Agency…
7 hours ago
The Rivers Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Isaac Kamalu, resigned his appointment on Wednesday. He is the second commissioner to resign from the cabinet on Wednesday after Gov. Siminialaye Fubara, announced a slight cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday. The first to resign was Prof. Zacchaeus Adangor, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. In the cabinet reshuffle, the governor…
7 hours ago
In furtherance of efforts to sanitize the mining sector, the federal government has revoked 924 dormant licences spanning exploration, mining, small-scale mining, and quarrying Licenses, six months after revoking 1,663 licences. The revocation licences include 528 exploration licenses; 20 mining licences; 101 quarry licenses, and 273 Small Scale Mining Licenses (SSML). Minister of Solid Minerals…
8 hours ago
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) said over 2.5 million Nigerian students have so far enrolled on its Tertiary Education, Research, Applications and Services (TERAS) platform. Executive Secretary of the Fund, Arc. Sonny Echono stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Second Registrar's workshop and 75th business meeting of the Association of Registrars of…
8 hours ago
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has said that a father has been arrested alongside his son who is a candidate by the Police for impersonating his son during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede disclosed this while on an inspection tour of the UTME centres in…
8 hours ago
The Enugu State Government has banned all forms of illegal tolls and extortion of motorists by touts, warning that violators would face the full wrath of the law. The government also announced the cancellation of all existing produce and haulage revenue collection contracts by various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), saying those responsibilities would now…