Buhari felicitates Tinubu at midterm, calls for Nigerians’ continue support
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated his successor, President Bola Tinubu, on his midterm, calling for Nigerians’ continued support for his administration’s efforts to address poverty and inflation. This is contained in a statement issued by Buhari’s former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Wednesday. Buhari also called for steadfast support […]
FG demands probe into death of Nigerian in Luxembourg Police custody
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has called for a thorough investigation into the death of a Nigerian national, Daniel Eheri, who reportedly died in the custody of the Luxembourg Police, Grand-Ducale. In a press statement signed by the Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, on Wednesday, […]
Midterm scorecard: Otti’s achievements unprecedented – Abia monarchs
Abia monarchs have expressed satisfaction with the midterm scorecard of Governor Alex Otti, declaring his achievements so far as “unprecedented” since the history of the state.
Amaechi at 60: He’s a golden fish, an asset to my govt – Buhari
FORMER President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, former Governor of Rivers State, and transport minister for the two terms of his administration on the attainment of the milestone of 60 years.
Former captain Wanyama earns Kenya recall
Kenya’s ex-skipper Victor Wanyama has been called out of international retirement as the team prepares for August’s African Nations Championships.
Tourism: Lagos disburses over ₦8bn on 143 cultural events, others in one year
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has disbursed a total of ₦8,475,238,265.00 over the past year to support various cultural events and festivals aimed at discovering local talent, creating jobs, and enriching the state’s dynamic creative ecosystem.
Abuja’s explosion not suicide bombing – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike has dismissed reports of suicide bombing in respect of Monday….
FG to pay N45,000 monthly stipend to technical college students
The Federal Government has announced a monthly stipend of N45,000 for students enrolled in technical colleges across the country. This is in a landmark move to revitalise Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). The Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Prof. Idris Bugaje, disclosed this in an interview with the Newsmen in […]
Ground Rents: We won’t succumb to blackmail, Wike vows
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike on Wednesday, lamented the refusal of some property owners in the territory to fulfil their financial obligation of ground rent payment, describing it as his greatest challenge since he assumed office less than two years ago. Wike stated this shortly after inspecting […]
ECOWAS anniversary: Gowon, Tinubu attend commemorative card signing
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — FORMER Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, and President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday took part in the ceremonial signing of a commemorative card marking the 50th anniversary of ECOWAS. The event was held in the conference chamber of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, NIIA, where the original ECOWAS […]
Eight die, 17 injured in Ondo cult clash, auto crash
No fewer than eight persons were killed and 17 others injured during a bloody cult war and an auto crash in Ondo town and Akoko area of the state.
