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15 Jan
The Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, has passed on in the early hours of Wednesday after a brief illness. Onanuga until her demise, represented the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. Rep. Akin Rotimi, Spokesman, House of Representatives, who confirmed the unfortunate incident, described Onanuga, born on December…
15 Jan
Beijing on Wednesday said it "firmly opposes" a US move to effectively bar Chinese technology from smart cars in the American market, saying alleged risks to national security were "without any factual basis".
15 Jan
Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State says the state is a key player in Nigeria and global non-oil export market. He said this at a one-day capacity building for exporters on non-oil export potentials on Tuesday in Katsina. Katsina’s non-oil exports include sesame, hibiscus flower, Gum Arabic, soybeans, millet, sorghum, among others. The workshop organised…
14 Jan
Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Local Content, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has challenged the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to enforce policies compelling International Oil Companies (IOCs) to prioritize local firms for project execution. At a high-profile meeting involving the Senate Committee on Appropriation, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), and the NUPRC, the…
14 Jan
Éric Chelle, the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, says football is about scoring and he will introduce an attacking mentality to the senior men’s football national team. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chelle made the remarks during his official unveiling at a colourful ceremony inside the Media Conference Room of…
14 Jan
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Monday said that power generation in the country increased by about 30 per cent in 2024. Adelabu made the disclosure during his ministry’s 2025 budget defence before the Senate Committee on Power at the National Assembly complex. He said that when he assumed the leadership of the ministry in…
14 Jan
The Hadejia Local Government Council of Jigawa says it has banned all unauthorised motor parks in the area to check congestion and other irregularities. The Information Officer in charge of the council, Alhaji Muhammad Talaki, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. Talaki said the ban…
14 Jan
The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) on Monday called for alternative funding beyond budgetary allocations to improve Nigeria’s road infrastructure. FERMA’s Managing Director, Mr. Emeka Agbasi, said this during the Convocation Lecture of the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) in Abuja. Agbasi also underscored the need for increased investment in road infrastructure to…
14 Jan
The Lagos State House of Assembly has pledged harmonious relationship with the executive arm of government. The Chairman, House Committee on Information, Mr. Stephen Ogundipe (APC- Oshodi/Isolo I) ,made the pledge in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. NAN reports that Ogundipe made the pledge following the impeachment…
14 Jan
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the military expects bountiful harvest as they commence the 2025 budget defence before the National Assembly. Musa said this at the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day 2025 Regimental and Award Night for Officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, on Monday in Abuja. He…
14 Jan
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has commended the Nigerian Police and the Bayelsa Command for their efforts in ensuring peace and security in the state. Diri gave the commendation on Monday while decorating five newly promoted police officers at his office in the Government House, Yenagoa. The officers promoted were Sylvester Eseimokumo Ebakumo, who was…
14 Jan
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved the upward review of the salaries of the 459 customary court judges of the 153 customary courts across the state. Dr. Reuben Onyishi, the Senior Special Assistant to Mbah on New Media, disclosed this in a statement in Enugu on Monday. Onyishi said that the review would…
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National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited more schools in Equatorial Guinea to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). A statement in Abuja on Wednesday by the Council’s Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Mr Azeez Sani, said the move was to expand its global presence. Sani said…
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The Osun State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps, has debunked allegations that its operatives attacked an appointee of President Bola Tinubu and other chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The Executive Director of Project Implementation at the Federal Housing Authority, Remi Omowaiye, had narrated how he escaped an attempted assassination along…
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Arsenal lost £17.7 million in the 2023/24 season despite a return to the Champions League helping to post a club record £616.6 million ($775 million) revenue. The Gunners missed out narrowly to finish second to Manchester City in the Premier League and reached the quarter-finals in their first Champions League campaign since 2016/17 before bowing…
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The Bauchi State Government has taken measures to combat the menace of flooding in the state ahead of the forthcoming rainy season. The State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajiya Hajara Wanka, said this on Wednesday, at a stakeholders’ engagement meeting on flood disaster sustainable management strategy. The meeting was themed, ‘Building Resilience…
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South Africa’s national budget meant to be presented on Wednesday has been postponed until further notice due to lack of agreement. The speaker of the National Assembly said this year the African National Congress will need the support of other parties to pass the budget, as it lost its parliamentary majority in an election in…
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The leadership of the Osun State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, of colluding with the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) to assassinate the state governor, Ademola Adeleke, amid the crisis surrounding the control of local government areas in the state. Addressing a press conference…
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The Police Command in Lagos State, says it is investigating the alleged foiled kidnap attempt in Victory Estate in Ago Palace area. The Command’s Spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this disclosure in a post he shared on his verified X handle @ benHundeyin, on Wednesday. Hundeyin, while responding to a publication in an online medium,…
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has blamed the growing hunger across Nigeria on persistent herdsmen activities and terrorism. The Governor lamented that bandits have continued to attack farmers, making it difficult for them to engage in productive farm work. Governor Fubara, however, challenged the church, as a critical partner of the government, to support all…
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A tanker conveying crude oil crashed at Rumuosi Junction in Obio-Akpor Council of Rivers State on Wednesday, spilling its contents and causing panic among road users. According to eyewitnesses, the tanker skidded off the road while attempting to navigate the roundabout under the Rumuosi flyover. The impact of the crash caused the tanker to spill…
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The co-founders of the Interfaith Mediation Centre, Reverend Dr. James Movel Wuye and Imam Dr. Muhammad Nurayn Ashafa, have been selected as the winners of the inaugural Commonwealth Peace Prize. Their nomination, which was submitted by the Federal Government, was rewarded for its exceptional contributions to peacebuilding and reconciliation. This was disclosed in a congratulatory…