Group flays presidential aide for allegedly blackmailing Gov Emmanuel
A socio-political group, Onna Unity Forum has flayed the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Ita Solomon Enang over his alleged attempt to blackmail Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State on the location of the recently approved Federal University of Technology for the State.
FG to eradicate multiple taxation in mining sector ― Adegbite
Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, says the Federal Government is setting in place various measures to eradicate multiple taxation for miners. At the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) flagship Forum on Tuesday in Abuja, Adegbite said the ministry was engaging with the three tiers of government to resolve this issue. […]
Nigeria, UAE to track illegal gold trade ― Minister
The federal government in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to track huge illegal movement of gold from Nigeria to Dubai. Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, Minister of Mines and Steel Development, announced this in the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum. According to Adegbite, Nigeria government is currently negotiating a bilateral agreement with […]
Buhari presidency, UNICEF to launch special expanded education, training scheme for 2m Nigerians
Pilot in Lagos, Kano, & 10 other states across 6 geopolitical zones In another collaboration between the Buhari administration and the United Nations, the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, will on Monday headline the introduction of an intervention effort by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to urgently support expanded education, training and […]
Jimoh Ibrahim eulogies Akeredolu @ 65
As the Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, celebrates his 65th birthday today, business mogul, Bar. Jimoh Ibrahim, has joined Nigerians to celebrate the governor, describing him as a focused, courageous and resilient personality.
Untold story of Ooni of Ife’s Adire Branded Bentley
Princess Ronke Ademiluyi, CEO of Adire Oodua Textile Hub has adopted a creative approach in her adire awareness campaign with a special branding of his Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi’s bentley which has continued to turn heads in Ife and beyond.
Polls: Rejection of e-transmission may deter foreign investments —Okowa
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has warned that the rejection of electronic transmission of election results by the National Assembly through votes of most members of both chambers of the parliament against that clause in the Electoral Act, could deter the country’s effort at attracting Foreign Direct Investments, FDIs.
Court declines to sack Gov Uzodinma, deputy
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has dismissed a suit seeking to nullify the election of Senator Hope Uzodinma and his Deputy, Prof Placid Njoku and to declare the governorship seat of Imo State vacant.
Sallah: Nigerians unsafe, hungry, Sultan, ACF tell FG, others
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, SCIA, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, yesterday asked the Federal Government and other leaders in the country to fear Allah and support the citizens to come out of hardship and insecurity.
I feel very strongly about NYSC, says President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his deep attachment to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying it broadens the horizon of citizens, opens up opportunities, and enhances understanding of cultural differences
Eid-el-Kabir: 10 die in lone crash in Kwara
The Kwara Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of 10 persons in a lone crash in the state. The FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Jonathan Owoade, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin on Tuesday. He said that the accident involved a black commercial Toyota […]
2020 Olympics: Missing Ugandan athlete found ― Japanese police
A Ugandan athlete who went missing in Japan last week after failing to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics has been found in the Mie prefecture, local police said on Tuesday. Weightlifter Julius Ssekitoleko was found in the town of Yokkaichi after being registered as missing from a team training camp in Izumisano some 170 kilometres […]
I feel very strongly about NYSC, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his deep attachment to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying it broadens the horizon of citizens, opens up opportunities and enhances understanding of cultural differences. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, in a statement on Tuesday, said Buhari made his feelings known at his country […]
Cholera kills 37 in Jigawa, Enugu
A cholera outbreak in Jigawa State has killed no fewer than 30 people with more than 2,000 hospitalised in the past two months in the state.
Vanguard Award’ll spur Ikpea to do more in business, for humanity —Ahigbador
Friends and associates of Engr. Leemon Ikpea, the winner of Vanguard Businessman Award of the Year 2019, has described the recognition as a testimonial of his achievements towards the development of the nation’s economy.
Anambra Guber: PDP demands release of judgment, accuses judge of frustrating appeal
THE Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused Justice O.A Nwabunike of the Anambra state High Court of attempting to frustrate an appeal against his judgment on the PDP Anambra state governorship primary election by allegedly withholding the case file of the Senator Ugochukwu Uba Vs PDP & Ors.
