UK set to deport Nigerian pastor, Tobi Adegboyega over alleged £1.87m fraud

UK set to deport Nigerian pastor, Tobi Adegboyega over alleged £1.87m fraud

A Nigerian pastor whose church was shut down over an alleged £1.87 million fraud has lost his fight against deportation, despite claiming it would breach his human rights. An immigration tribunal has ruled that Tobi Adegboyega, 44, the cousin of John Boyega, the Star Wars actor, should be deported back to his native Nigeria after […]
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3 Div motivates Army personnel with electric motorcycles

3 Div motivates Army personnel with electric motorcycles

By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – The headquarters of the 3 Division, Nigerian Army, has rewarded some deserving Army personnel with electric motorcycles to facilitate movements to and from their offices. This is as the outgoing Regimental Sergeant Major, RSM of the 3 Division, Army Warrant Officer Umar was also presented with gift items as he […]

Nigeria’s democracy making positive impacts despite challenges – Bishop Kukah

Nigeria’s democracy making positive impacts despite challenges – Bishop Kukah

…. as Akpabio, Abbas warn against using religion as a tool for division By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah says Nigeria has made significant strides in its democratic governance despite some challenges trailing it since its return to civilian rule some 20 years ago. He regretted that […]

Okoh Chibueze Simon honored with National Outstanding Leadership Award

Okoh Chibueze Simon honored with National Outstanding Leadership Award

Okoh Chibueze Simon, an ICT expert and the CEO of Simclear Paints and Table Water, has been recognized with the National Outstanding Leadership Award by the Coalition of Nigeria Youths on Security and Safety Affairs (CONYSSA).  The award acknowledges his exceptional contributions and pragmatic approach to addressing security challenges in his community.  Okoh’s initiatives have […]

Benue govt vows commitment to business-friendly environment, others

Benue govt vows commitment to business-friendly environment, others

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State government has expressed its commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment that supports industrial expansion and youth empowerment. The Commissioner of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Mr. Alumo Orpin stated this Wednesday when being conducted round the newly built Benue Investment and Property Company, BIPC, Polythene and Nylon Printing Factory, […]

PPP assets to get insurance cover as from next year

PPP assets to get insurance cover as from next year

By Emma Ujah,  Abuja Bureau Chief The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) in collaboration with the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) will next year introduce guidelines that will require concessionaires of government assets under Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangements to procure insurance covers. The guidelines which will be released by the first quarter of 2025, was the […]

Gov Yusuf visits Kano scholars in India

Gov Yusuf visits Kano scholars in India

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, has commended the exceptional academic performance of students sponsored by his administration to pursue higher education in India. Speaking during a visit to the students at Sharjah University in India, Governor Yusuf expressed pride in their dedication and accomplishments, describing their success as clear proof of the benefits […]

23-yr-old ex-convict attempts to escape from Ibadan courtroom

23-yr-old ex-convict attempts to escape from Ibadan courtroom

A 23-year-old ex-convict, Abubakar Bello, momentarily escaped from the Mapo Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ibadan, yesterday, while awaiting another sentencing. This was when the magistrate, Mrs O.O. Latunji, stepped briefly into her chamber to write her judgment.It took the efforts of some police officers and a soldier (name withheld), who threatened to shoot the convict […]

Carloha assesses Chery’s performance at Abuja Motor Fair

Carloha assesses Chery’s performance at Abuja Motor Fair

By Theodore Opara Carloha Nigeria says the Chery brand was impressive at the just-concluded Abuja Motor Fair, with a spectacular display of its modern models, innovation and other exclusive offerings. Carloha is the authorised dealer and assembler of Chery vehicles in Nigeria.The Abuja motor fair was held at the National Assembly Car Park, from November […]

USAID’s State2State project hailed over improved service delivery

USAID’s State2State project hailed over improved service delivery

…we’ve put in place mechanisms to sustain impact – Bauchi, Ebonyi By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – FOLLOWING the importance of quality service to citizens, seven states have hailed the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, over its project, State2State Activity project on improved service delivery to their citizens and increased revenue generation. The States […]

NSC stops delivery charges on all export cargoes

NSC stops delivery charges on all export cargoes

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa Following a complaint received from a firm, Nigerian Shippers Council, NSC has advised Tin-can Island Container Terminal, TICT Limited to stop delivery charges on all export cargoes. The council urged TICT to ensure that tariff nomenclature (delivery charges) on their export transition invoices be permanently expunged. A mediation meeting was convened by […]

Be patient, govt’s ongoing efforts’ll address your concerns, FG tells doctors

Be patient, govt’s ongoing efforts’ll address your concerns, FG tells doctors

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The federal government has again, appealed to medical doctors in the country to remain calm in the face of their present unfavourable working environment, reassuring them that its ongoing initiatives would address their concerns and their efforts yield meaningful results. The government reeled out its initiatives seeking revitalization of the nation’s […]

Christmas arrives early at MMA2.

Christmas arrives early at MMA2.

By Jimoh BabatundeTravellers and visitors to Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), Ikeja, are savouring the warmth of the airport, which has been transformed for the Christmas festival. The entire airport is lit in a dazzling display of lights and decorations. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, which signified the kickoff of the highly anticipated 20-Day Christmas Festival, […]