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Anu Opeyori Feels Honoured as Team Nigeria Captain
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 23:23:00 +0000

Ahead of tonight’s official opening ceremony of Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Anuoluwapo Opeyori whose appointment as the as General Team Captain for Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Games sets a

Tinubu Mourns Iwuanyanwu 
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 21:18:52 +0000

Deji Elumoye in Abuja  President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who passed away on Thursday.

Unlawful Detention: Fagbemi Reads Riot Act to Police, Others, Says Reprehensible Action Intolerable 
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 21:18:00 +0000

Alex Enumah in Abuja  The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has warned security agencies to desist from acts of arbitrary arrest and

Planned Protest: Traditional Rulers Warns against Plunging Nation into Anarchy 
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 20:54:23 +0000

Deji Elumoye in Abuja  Traditional rulers drawn from all the six geo-political zones in the country have appealed to those plotting a nationwide protest against the government to be wary

Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Ohanaeze President General, is Dead 
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:45:00 +0000

Gideon Arinze in Enugu  The President General of Apex Igbo Socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyawu is dead.  This was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by Jide Iwuanyanwu, the

Tinubu Launches Nigeria Police Force Green Initiative
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:42:00 +0000

* Says it’ll prioritize innovation, drive nation’s transition to green economy Deji Elumoye in Abuja  President Bola Tinubu on Thursday lauded the Nigeria Police Green Initiative, saying apart from mitigating

Supreme Court Judgment: There are Impediments to Direct Payments to LGs, Says Wale Edun
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:04:00 +0000

*FG to float $500m bond for Nigerians in Diaspora Soon Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja  The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,  Mr. Wale  Edun has disclosed that

We Won’t Tolerate Anarchy, Lawlessness, Military Tells Protest Organisers
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:53:00 +0000

Ikechukwu Aleke in Abuja  The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has told the organisers of the planned nationwide protest that it will not tolerate any form of lawlessness or actions that could

Wike Warns Nationwide Protesters to Stay Away from FCT
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:29:40 +0000

. Says August 1 dedicated special day to honour traditional rulers Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has read a riot act to the organisers of “End bad

FCTA Targets 961,262 Children for Seasonal Malaria Drugs Second Cycle Coverage
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:24:08 +0000

Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja The Public Health Department of FCT Administration said it plans to provide the Seasonal Malaria Chemotherapy (SMC) coverage to 961, 262 children in the second cycle

Gamji Appeals to Nigerian Youths to Suspend Planned Protest
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:51:00 +0000

The Chairman of Gamji Group of Companies, who was the pioneer member, Board of Trustees and former Director APC-PCC, Dr. Sanusi Gamji, has appealed to Nigerian youths to jettison the

Tinubu in Closed-door Meeting With APC Govs
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:05:00 +0000

Deji Elumoye in Abuja  President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House, Abuja. The meeting, holding in the office

Zamfara Gov Lauds Tinubu for Signing North-West Devt Commission Bill into Law
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:55:00 +0000

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for signing the North-West Development Commission Bill into law.The President on Tuesday signed Bills creating the North-West Development Commission

PAP Boss: Tinubu  Not Taking Peace in Niger Delta for Granted
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:36:00 +0000

The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has said  that President Bola Tinubu is appreciative of the prevailing peace and stability in the Niger Delta. Otuaro spoke

NGO Seeks Sack, Prosecution of Umahi, Kofarmata Over Aborted Road Project 
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:33:00 +0000

A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Zamfara Network for Development and Social Justice, has called for the sack and immediate prosecution of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and the permanent secretary

ITU Ranks Nigeria High in Digital Transformation Readiness
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:03:00 +0000

Emma Okonji The International Telecommu-nications Union (ITU), has ranked Nigeria very high at 71 per cent, in comparative legal, policy and governance frameworks towards G5 – advanced state of readiness

Oyo Vows to Tackle Illegal Mining 
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:33:00 +0000

Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan Oyo State Government yesterday reiterated its commitment to tackle illegal mining in the state. The Director-General of Oyo State Mineral Development Agency (OSMDA), Mr. Abiodun Oni, gave

Shelve Protest, Tinubu Working Hard to Build Strong Economy, Okotete Tells Youths
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:10:59 +0000

A former women leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Executive Director, Business Development of the Nigerian-Export Import Bank (NEXIM) , Hon Stella Okotete, has appealed to Nigerian

Emir Sanusi Urges Kano People to Plant Trees
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:34:00 +0000

Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sunusi II, has urged the people of the state to plant trees as the Kano  State Governor Abba Yusuf, launched the Four Million

Just In: Security Forces Neutralize Bandits in Niger Community
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:14:58 +0000

Laleye Dipo in Minna Many bandits were on Wednesday evening neutralized by security forces around Zungeru axis of Rafi local government of Niger state. The bandits in their hundreds were

Kaduna PDP Congresses: Ashafa Kicks against Micro-zoning Policy
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:03:00 +0000

John Shiklam in Kaduna Waziri Ashafa, one of the candidates for the chairmanship of the Kaduna state chapter of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has kicked against micro-zoning of positions

Foundation Distributes 6,000 Free Fertilizer Bags to Bauchi Farmers
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:28:00 +0000

Segun Awofadeji in Gombe In a move to support local farmers in Bauchi State, a charity organisation in the state, Wunti Al-khair Foundation, has commenced the distribution of 6,000 bags of

US President Honours Pastor Olukoya, Wife
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:09:00 +0000

Sunday Okobi The United States(US) of America President, Mr. Joe Biden, has bestowed on the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (Worldwide), Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, with

FG Warns Planned Nationwide Protest May Lead to Anarchy
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:40:32 +0000

•SGF, ministers meet to avert protests  •NLC says protest didn’t originate from it, as South-east governors, Abiodun oppose proposed rally •APC, other stakeholders urge engagement as PDP supports movement against

Sanwo-Olu to Investors: Bring Your Business to Lagos for Guaranteed Returns
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:40:24 +0000

•State’s GDP rises to N41 trillion in five years Segun James Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at a Pre-Summit Investors’ Roundtable held yesterday, pushed for an aggressive investment inflow to