Ibesikpo Asutan ‘ll become housing hub in Akwa Ibom – Pastor Eno
Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno has promised to site a major housing estate project in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area to ease the congestion in Uyo, the state capital, when elected into office in 2023. Pastor Eno, who made the declaration at a campaign rally in […]
EFCC recovers N30bn from suspended Accountant-General
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Thursday, said it had so far recovered over N30 billion from the corruption activities surrounding the suspended Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Idris Ahmed. Chairman of the Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, stated this at the media briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the […]
You’ve performed below average – MBF to Buhari
The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has said President Muhammadu Buhari performed below average since he took over the reins of the Nigerian government on May 29, 2015, till now. MBF said Buhari’s administration has failed leaving Nigerians worse off than it met them seven and half years ago especially as insecurity and poor economy bite […]
NDDC: Screening of Lauretta Onochie, 14 others on going
NDDC: Screening of Lauretta Onochie, 14 others on going
How Obaigbena is undermining integrity of journalism – APC campaign
“The interventions followed our statement on Monday entitled “Obaigbena and His THISDAY/ARISE News’ Hypocritical Grandstanding On Public Morality.”
14-yr-old dies as Morocco fans riot across France, Belgium after World Cup loss
By Biodun Busari A 14-year-old was killed as riots broke out last night in the French cities of Paris, Nice and Montpellier when Moroccans protest their country’s 2-0 loss to France at the FIFA World Cup semifinal match in Qatar. Reports revealed that Morocco fans were trying to pull off a France flag from a […]
Curry suffers shoulder injury in Golden State NBA loss at Indiana
Four-time NBA champion Stephen Curry suffered a left shoulder injury late in the third quarter of reigning NBA champion Golden State’s 125-119 loss at Indiana on Wednesday. Curry, last June’s NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, was hurt trying to strip the ball from Indiana’s Jalen Smith as the Pacer drove to the hoop. Curry held […]
Be wary of misleading information on 5G networks – Police
The National Cybercrime Centre of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF-NCCC) has called on the public to be wary of a misleading information being circulated in the social media about 5G network services. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the information was […]
Pro CBN cashless policy group stages protest in Abuja
By Fortune Eromosele, Abuja The Initiatives for Patriotic Nigerians, staged a peaceful protest in Abuja to declare their support for the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s cashless policy and Naira redesign. The group carried out their peaceful protest at the National Assembly’s gate in Abuja, bearing banners and cardboards with inscriptions: “Central Bank of Nigeria […]
NAFDAC seizes unregistered food products in Kano, arrests 2
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has raided 10 warehouses in Sabon Gari market in Kano State, where they seized unregistered food products and arrested two people. The Deputy Director, Investigation and Enforcement Directorate of NAFDAC, Kaduna office, Mr. Tamanuwa Andrew, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
JAMB remitted N50bn to FG, expends N750m on CSR – Registrar
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), on Wednesday disclosed that it has remitted N50billion to the federal government’s coffers in the last six years. The examination body also said it has expended N500m as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in support of Nigerian universities to increase their capacity to give admission […]
LASU PhD students win 5m research grant
By Elizabeth Osayande Two researchers, of Lagos State University, LASU, Ojo, led by a Ph.D Student of Project Management, Blessing Nwatulegwu, have won a five million naira N5,000,000 research grant by the Lagos State Science, Research and Innovation Council , LASRIC for it’s research proposal on “The Development and Production of Bio-Plastic from Sargassum Seaweed […]
Today in the News: Buhari: I’ve done my best; Ohanaeze, Afenifere, PANDEF others differ
Buhari: I’ve done my best; Ohanaeze, Afenifere, PANDEF others differ; Buying of PVCs, attempt to suppress votes in our region — Northern Elders are top stories published across all major newspapers in Nigeria today, December 15, 2022. In ‘Today in the News’, a newspaper review show on Vanguard Online TV, Precious Chukwudi, the anchor, reviewed […]
Amnesty: IYC commends Ndiomu over engagement of ex-agitators
The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide has commended Major General Barry Tariye Ndiomu (retd) the Interim Administrator of the Amnesty Program for his commitment in driving the programme. IYC President, Comrade Peter Igbifa, who said this in Port Harcourt the Rivers State capital, commended Ndiomu for working towards “the strategic engagement and employment of Amnesty […]
At least 22 dead in India after drinking toxic alcohol
At least 22 people have died and several others have been hospitalised in India after drinking toxic alcohol, authorities said Thursday. The deaths happened mainly in two villages in the eastern state of Bihar, where the sale and consumption of liquor are prohibited. Such bans are in force in several Indian states, driving a thriving […]
A vision for the future: How leading travel agencies are redefining global travel experience – Valentina Akpa
By Miftaudeen Raji The travel industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the innovative efforts of professionals who are reimagining what it means to explore the world. With decades of expertise and a passion for meaningful travel, Valentina Akpa has emerged as a leading voice in shaping this evolution. Her forward-thinking vision champions global […]
