Former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi has won the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election held on Thursday in Akure. Agboola Ajayi beat six other aspirants to clinch the PDP Ticket with 264 Votes out of…
President Bola Tinubu says bilateral partnerships must be mutually beneficial, transformative, and must translate into real gains for ordinary citizens. Speaking at the Nigeria-Netherlands Business and Investment Forum in The Hague, on…
By AKOR SYLVESTER-Abuja The committee set up by federal government on new minimum wage has been urged to fast track the process of coming out with new minimum to reduce the suffering slammed on Nigerian workers and Nigerians as a result of…
Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo The Taraba State Police Command said that it has concluded arrangements to arrest and prosecute former-lg Chairman of Takum local government council, Hon Shiban Tikari, over the murder of Taraba Lawmaker, late Hon.…
—-Foil attacks on communities Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo The Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE has once again demonstrated their unwavering determination to eliminate terrorism, insurgency and other criminal…
Favour Ishember, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, met with the Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire to Nigeria, Kalilou Traore, to discuss issues of mutual interest. The Minister commended the…
.10 inmates rearrested –NCoS .As Minister seeks prison reforms From Cyril Mbah Abuja. Security has been beefed up by heavily armed personnel from different services around the hilly town of Suleja near Abuja leading to the arrest of ten…
THE Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State has urged the state government to prioritise the provision of life-impacting infrastructure and empowerment over distribution of food palliatives,for sustainable development. The Lagos State LP…
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has called on Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to discover and cherish their ancestral descent. Chief Iwuanyanwu who was speaking when he led the National…
.As FG, states sign accord on economic, financial inclusion By AKOR SYLVESTER-Abuja The Federal yesterday hinted that the Labour Employment and Empowerment Programme (LEEP), a flagship of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, was…
Ibrahim Quadri Lagos State Government is to partner a private organization, Naija Brand Chick, NBC on trade fair which is projected to raise sales to the tune of N5 billion. The event slated for 14th – 16th of June 2024 will include…
Governor of Imo State, Sen Hope Uzodimma and the Russian Trade Commissioner in Nigeria, Mr. Max Petrov have met to discuss issues of mutual bilateral interest that will help bolster trade, industry and generally, development in Imo State.…
.Urges CMD to look for permanent site Jacob Ogodo Abakaliki The National Assembly has expressed dismay over the reacquisition of the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki(AE-FUTHA), Ebonyi State by the state…
By AKOR SYLVESTER-Abuja The World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday placed Nigeria in 3rd position among countries that had increased Malaria cases in the year 2022. Speaking at a press briefing yesterday on “Accelerating the Fight…
President Bola Tinubu extends his condolences to the Eze family over the passing of Senator Ayogu Eze. The late politician represented Enugu North Senatorial Zone in the Senate from 2007 to 2015. During his time in the Senate, he held…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has appointed Mr. Tunde Onakoya, the National Master of Chess and the current Guinness World Record Holder for the longest Chess Marathon in history, the Sports Ambassador of the State. Governor…
IBRAHIM QUADRI The E54 Bridge at Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal 1, was reportedly on fire early Thursday morning. It was gathered that smoke was discovered rising from the E54 Bridge, prompting electrical experts to shut…
.As Tuggar urges Nigerians there to stimulate nation’s economic growth President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is well-positioned to power the clean energy future of Europe and the world with its high-grade lithium deposits. Speaking during a…
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, says ensuring accountability and transparency in the management of public resources is imperative to tackle corruption. Sanwo-Olu said this at the opening of a two -day National Anti-Corruption…
The Qatari government on Thursday disclosed that over 1,000 orphans resulting from the Boko Haram insurgency in Borno State will be supported while laying the foundation stone for constructing a new primary school. Making the announcement…
.Directs ministry to audit ongoing projects in 7 days By AKOR SYLVESTER-Abuja Minister of Works, Engr. Nweze David Umahi has directed the contractors handling sections I- IV of Lokoja- Benin, Obajana Junction- Benin roads in Kogi and Edo…
.Asks motorists to avoid panic buying .’We’ve products in sufficient quantity’ The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) wishes to clarify that the tightness in the supply of Premium Motor Spirit currently being…
.As stakeholders resolve to work together. .Aiyedatiwa urged to run inclusive administration From Cyril Mbah, Abuja. The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was on Thursday compelled to summon a meeting of all the aspirants…
.Group revenue hits N817.4bn Strategies adopted by Dangote Cement to increase sales and ensure an adequate supply of products to customers are yielding the desired results as domestic sales volume increased, by 26.1 percent to 4.6Mt in the…
Jonas Ezieke, Abuja The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has met with Nigerian professionals in the Netherlands ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s participation at the Nigeria-Dutch Business and Investment…
…says those defending Yahaya Bello are enemies of Nigeria Daniel Dauda, Jos The founder of EBOMI ministry and convener of the Better and Brighter Nigeria Movement (BBNM), Prophet Isa El-buba has commended anti-graph agency, Economic and…
Daniel Dauda, Jos The North Central All Progressive Congress (APC) Forum has asked state chairmen of the party from the North Central region to dissociate themselves from the recent vote of confidence passed on the National Chairman of the…
ARINZE NWAFOR, Lagos No fewer than 118 inmates escaped the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State after heavy rains on Wednesday night beat and caused extensive damage to the structures. The rains had impacted parts of the…
By Cosmas Chukwu The Enugu State governor, Dr Peter Mbah has assured that his administration will continue to intervene with policies and programmes aimed at improving the living standards of the people. Dr Mbah gave assurance on Thursday…