Abbas
15 Nov
With heavy hearts, President Bola Tinubu on Friday led mourning Nigerians to the Military Cemetery in Abuja, for the burial of the late Chief of Army staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja who died on 5 November, 2024. Vice President, Kashim Shettima, President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas,…
25 Oct
President Bola Tinubu on Friday met with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, Speaker of the House of Reps
11 Oct
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas has explained why he yielded the ground for Ms. Isabel Anani to preside over the affairs of the House. Abbas remarked that the historic event that momentarily took place during a plenary session of the House on Thursday was aimed at encouraging women’s participation in…
2 Oct
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said Seaman Abbas Haruna has been dismissed from the Nigerian Navy for professional misconduct by destroying service property, resisting arrest, and disobeying particulars. The Director Defence Information Brigadier General Tukur Gusau announced his dismissal on Wednesday in Abuja at a briefing. He said the Ex-Seaman Abbas Haruna with service number…
2 Oct
The House of Representatives has turned down the planned conferment of the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. President Bola Tinubu in his Independence Day broadcast to the nation on Tuesday had conferred the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on Senate President Godswill Akpabio,…
11 Sep
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday met with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to address the flooding incident in Maiduguri, Borno State. The meeting, which was also to commiserate with the Speaker who hails from Borno State, afforded the two leaders an opportunity to brainstorm on…
10 Sep
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has lamented the flood that ravaged Maiduguri, the Borno State capital on Tuesday. Flood took over most parts of Maiduguri following a downpour that led to the collapse of the Alao Dam. The palace of the Shehu of Borno, among other key places, was reportedly affected…
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Former president of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan has tasked River State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara to remain dedicated to the obligations of governance without being distracted, saying that his current political experience is turning him into a better leader. Speaking at the 1st Etche Festival of Food, Art and Culture Exhibition held at Nihi Community in…
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Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has claimed that the controversial tax reform bills' implementation would disproportionately benefit Lagos State while economically disadvantage other regions. Zulum cautioned that the bills, if passed into law, could exacerbate existing economic inequalities across Nigeria. "Only Lagos will benefit from this scheme. But what we are telling them is to…
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Troops from the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have made a significant impact on illegal oil
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Dutch marathon runner Sifan Hassan and Botswanan sprinter Letsile Tebogo, both of whom took gold at the Paris Olympics, were named 'Athletes of the Year' by World Athletics in Monaco on Sunday. Hassan, who also won the out-of-stadium award, was rewarded for her incredible performance in the French capital which stretched beyond the marathon and…
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The game of musical chairs at the top of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) continued on Sunday with Rivers United of Port Harcourt returning to the top spot. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Rivers United beat visiting Kano Pillars 1-0 to return to the top position with 29 points after…
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The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, has urged the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Aviation, to boost its funding to address pressing capital project needs. The Acting Rector of NCAT, Mr Joseph Imalighwe, made this appeal on Sunday in Lagos. He also expressed excitement over the recertification of the International Civil Aviation…
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The maiden Chinua Achebe Airport Christmas Trade Fair kicked off on Sunday at the expansive car park of the facility in Umueri. Speaking at the inauguration of the Airport Christmas Trade Fair, Mr Martin Nwafor, Managing Director of Chinua Achebe Airport Umueri said no fewer than 50 exhibitors had indicated to take part in the…
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The Ambrose Alli Alumni Association, FCT Chapter, has appealed to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to fulfil his promise to revitalise Ambrose Alli University (AAU). Dr Clifford Omozeghian, the Worldwide President of the Alumni Association, made the call at the 3rd Annual Lecture Series/Wazobia Cultural Day and End of the Year Dinner and Award Night…