Nigerians important part of New York — Officials
Some elected New York officials at the weekend lauded the contributions of the Nigerian community to the development of the city. They spoke during a farewell party organised by the Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC) in honour of the outgoing Consul-General of Nigeria, Mr Benaoyagha Okoyen. Okoyen is proceeding to Cuba as Nigeria’s Ambassador […]
SEC sets N50m paid up capital for Warehousing, Collateral Mgt companies
By Obas Esiedesa The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has set N50 million as minimum paid up capital for Warehousing and Collateral Management companies in the country. The threshold was among several rules rolled out by the commission for the sector. A statement by SEC on Sunday explained that the new rules would ensure that […]
Emulate Sardaunans for unity, peace, Almakura asks Nigerian leaders
By David Odama Senator Tanko Almakura, representing Nasarawa South in the National Assembly, yesterday admonished Nigerians especially those in position of authorities to emulate late Sardaunan of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello who worked to keep the nation together. This is even as he has promised to work to build on the legacies of unity, peace […]
Come home, establish academy to groom, artistes – Rivers urges Burna Boy
PORT HARCOURT: Rivers State Government has urged the 2020 Grammy Award winner, Damini Ogulu, professionally known as Burna Boy to return to the state to establish music academy and a record label to groom and promote young talents in the nation.
COVID-19 Vaccine: 7,300 residents so far receive first jab in Enugu
No fewer than 7,300 residents of Enugu State have so far received their first jabs of Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine on the eight-day of the ongoing vaccination in the state. Dr George Ugwu, Executive Secretary of the Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ENS-PHCDA), made the disclosure to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in […]
I killed my one-month-old baby out of frustration, 35 years old woman tells Police
ABEOKUTA – Men of the Ogun State Police command have arrested a 35 years old woman, Sukurat Olajoke for allegedly killing her one month old baby, and subsequently dumped the corpse in Ogun river.
FG to place Nasarawa on global tourism map – Lai Mohammed
By David Odama Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Lai Mohammed has said that the Federal Government has concluded plans to place Nasarawa State on the global tourism map. The Minister who made the position of the federal government known while on a fact finding and sightseeing with officials of the ministry at the Farin […]
INSECURITY: Tinker with security architecture, State Assembly Speakers tell FG
THE Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, weekend, decried the spate of insecurity in the country and called on the Federal Government to tinker with the security architecture in the country to reflect the demographic reality of Nigeria.
We look up to you for inspiring guidance; APC Govs fete Tinubu at 69
By Omeiza Ajayi Governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC have hailed a national leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, saying at 69, the governors will continue to look up to him for “inspiring guidance”. Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF and Governor of Kebbi […]
There is hunger in the land – Christian Council President
By Chris Onuoha President of the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN), Most Rev. Dr. Benebo Fubara-Manuel, has lamented that there is an alarming hunger in the land, saying Nigeria needs courageous leaders to battle the situation. Speaking in Lagos at the 8th induction Ceremony of the Very Rev. Dr. Evans Onyemara as the Council’s new […]
Kwara leads national table in COVID-19 vaccine preparedness, implementation
Kwara continued its leading roles in Nigeria’s COVID-19 response at the weekend with the state emerging number one in preparation for vaccination and implementation countrywide. The report emerged after the first 10-day vaccination campaign which ended on Friday. Daily Call-in Data Situation Report by the National Primary Healthcare Development showed Kwara leads with 61% followed […]
Christians Don’t Believe in Jesus Christ
By Simon Ifeanyi Ezeh Christians claim to be a people whose lives are patterned after the Messiah and Savior of man, Jesus Christ whose original Hebrew name is Yashuah (God saves) but they can’t stand a word or teaching of his, sadly. The words of Jesus Christ are repugnant to Christians. Whenever they study the […]
2023: PDP to waive nomination fees for young aspirants
By Dirisu Yakubu Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the National Reconciliation and Strategy Committee, NRSC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has recommended that any aspirant under the age of 35 seeking to contest for elective position on the platform of the party should be exempted from the payment of nomination fees. In a […]
2023: Akwa Ibom groups drum support for Tinubu’s presidency
Stakeholders across political divides are beginning to mobilize support for the candidacy of Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, a national leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) to succeed President Muhammadu Bihari.
How to save Nigeria from unemployment – Atiku
..Says, World’s Highest Unemployment Rate: Time to help this government, help Nigeria We warned about this, but repeated warnings by myself and other patriots were scorned. And now this. How did Nigeria get here? We got here by abandoning the people centred leadership and free trade and deregulatory policies of the Obasanjo years (which saw […]
Abiodun restates commitment to complete roads abandoned by Amosun
ABEOKUTA – Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, at the weekend, reiterated his administration’s commitment to complete road projects awarded but abandoned by the immediate past administration.
