Nigeria
19 Jan
...Test transmission of Adamimogo FM Radio in Ibadan The planter of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Adamimogo Grace of Mercy Prayer Mountain Worldwide, Prophet Sam Olu Alo has commiserated with the people of and government of Oyo state over the recent explosion incident which claimed some lives, injured scores of people, and destroyed properties in Ibadan.…
19 Jan
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has clarified that its headquarters remain in Abuja as only operational staff has been moved to Lagos to ease service delivery. The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Onah stated this in a statement in reaction to a leaked memo on a directive by the Minister…
19 Jan
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has announced the death of its pioneer Commissioner for Insurance, Chief Eugene Okwor, saying his leadership laid the groundwork for the success and growth of the commission.
19 Jan
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has inaugurated the Abia Global Economic Advisory Council, with a charge to evolve initiatives that are focused on identifying, capitalising and showcasing the state’s area of comparative advantage.
19 Jan
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has earmarked N1.7 billion in the 2024 budget, for the establishment of a pilot Smart Secondary School in the FCT.
19 Jan
The Osun State Government has nullified the selection of Mr Gboyega Famodun, a former APC Chairman, as the traditional ruler of Igbajo in Boluwaduro Local Government Area of the state.
19 Jan
As global mining and metals companies in Davos at the World Economic Forum commit to urgent action to support a nature positive future by 2030 that promotes the health, diversity and resilience of species, ecosystems...
19 Jan
Just as he observed at the twilight of former President, Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure on May 28, 2023, Edwin Clark has, again, lampooned the Daura-born General, describing his eight-year administration as the most bias, unjust, nepotic, uncivil and filled with religious bigotry.
19 Jan
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts, yesterday, ordered the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment to refund the N75 billion allocated to it as COVID-19 intervention fund.
19 Jan
After a long period of inactivity, the governors of the six South South states, under the aegis of BRACED Commission, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa-Ibom, Cross River, Edo and Delta said they are determined to reposition the Commission...
19 Jan
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Maitama, yesterday, granted Godwin Emefiele’s request to travel out of Abuja.
19 Jan
Vice President Kashim Shettima has implored African leaders to work towards ramping up the $3.1 trillion Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of countries on the continent, representing roughly three per cent of the overall global total.
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Authorities have confirmed the escape of 118 inmates from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, Niger state, following a heavy downpour that wreaked havoc on the facility, Wednesday night. The rain which lasted hours was said to have destroyed part of the main facility and the perimeter fence giving way for the inmates to escape.…
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A yet-to-be-identified elderly passenger has passed away in a commercial bus while travelling along the Ogbomoso-Ilorin expressway in Kwara State. Eyewitnesses said the deceased was believed to be in his late 60s. The incident, which left fellow passengers in shock, reportedly occurred after the bus experienced mechanical problems near Ote town. According to Abeni Okin,…
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A Nigeria woman, Clara Chizoba Kronborg, has broken the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest interviewing marathon. Kronborg who is a social media entrepreneur broke the world record with a time of 55 hours and 24 seconds, according to GWR. Kronborg in setting a new record smashed the previous one which was 37 hours…
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Gunmen suspected to be terrorists have killed two people, including the chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for Mai Dabino community in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, Saidu Basa. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at about 3:30 pm, along the road leading from Mai Dabino to Danmusa. It was learnt that…
57 mins ago
A former Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dr. Joe Abah, has narrated how an air crash was averted in Lagos on Friday. Abah, who made this disclosure in a post on his X handle, said he boarded a 7:00 am Ibom Air flight in Lagos, heading to Abuja. The flight also had…
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A fire incident disrupted flights at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on Thursday morning. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in a statement on Thursday, said smoke was detected emanating from the E54 bridge at 05:29 hrs. FAAN's director of public affairs and consumer protection, Obiageli Orah, said the airport engineers immediately…
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As the whereabouts of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, remain unknown a week after he was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and placed on a watch-list by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
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President Bola Tinubu and President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, have promised to give fresh direction to the justice sector in the country through a holistic overhaul.
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Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has urged the Army to establish military formations in Sambisa Forest and the Mandara Hills, bordering Cameroon and Chad in the North East, to counter terrorism in the areas.
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Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has challenged privileged Nigerians to help in tackling water scarcity and provide Almajiri children access to Western education.