The First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu on Tuesday announced that the winner of this year’s Organization of African First Ladies for Development’s (OAFLAD), fabric competition will go home with a cash prize of N20million. Senator Tinubu stated…
…says citizens need action, not lies, fake promises By Stephen Gbadamosi The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised the state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, to match his talks with practical actions on…
There are strong indications that the House of Representatives will amend the Act establishing the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND). This amendment to the Act is becoming necessary to review the regulations which have hampered some…
By Titus Akhigbe The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the State’s employment process under his leadership is the fairest and most inclusive in the country, noting that the State has so far given automatic employment to over…
Uche Ben Nwaezeapu, a name synonymous with resilience and triumph, reflects on his journey from winning Nigeria’s iconic Gulder Ultimate Search reality show in 2009 to establishing himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment…
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Ahmed Dangiwa, says the Federal Government is planning to establish a National Social Housing Fund (NSHF) for low income earners. The minister stated this in his keynote address at the…
An Ikeja High Court on Monday ordered the release of a man, Kazeen Adeshina, after spending 15 years in a correctional facility without charge or trial. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Oyindamola Ogala, while ruling…
The Police Command in Niger State has debunked online media reports of an explosion at the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Station. SP Wasiu Abiodun, spokesperson of the Command, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Minna, that…
Comptroller-General, Nigeria Custom Service, Mr Bashir Adeniyi, has narrated how 844 units of assorted riffles, 112,500 pieces of live ammunition among other contraband were intercepted at the Onne Port. Adeniyi narrated this on Monday at…
BY ANDREW OROLUA The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a N1 billion human rights suit filed by detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government and Department…
.Says unless necessary constitutional amendments are made, INEC will only continue to organise national, state elections .Commission proposes 142 recommendations to improve electoral process Chairman of the Independent National Electoral…
By Adeayo Adebiyi “Money Chaser” is an evocative track that showcases the unique talents of DJ 6ix, Harteez, and Fola, each bringing their distinct artistry to the table. Released on July 14, 2023, the song has quickly garnered attention…
Abuja’s hospitality scene is about to get even more glamorous. No 1 Hotels Limited is poised to join the ranks of the city’s top 5 most luxurious hotels, according to industry insiders. The news comes as No 1 Hotels continues to impress…
Ahead of the 2025 Anambra State governorship poll, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has countered its member, Pope Amaefuna, who had insisted that a candidate must emerge from the Southern zone. The party noted that such a position…
.Seeks Nigerians continued support for the army to enable it address insecurity The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt..-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has assured Nigerians of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to combating all threats and ensuring peace…
By Nosa Akenzua The Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has given reasons why acquisition of land was made easy by his administration. Represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, at the groundbreaking ceremony of the…
By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Government has admonished communities along the Coastal Highway routes not to erect new structures along the route with the hope of getting compensation. This is as it warned that compensation would not be paid…
.Says FG won’t allow Nigeria to slither into era of fear, tears, sorrow, blood .NSGF condemns Gwoza suicide attack .Tinubu responsible for resurgence of terrorism in North East, says Atiku President Bola Tinubu has condemned the bomb…
Former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Doyin Okupe, has faulted the Federal Government’s on its court case against states over local government autonomy. Okupe, a former Presidential spokesperson…
By Ukpono Ukpong The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has launched a global learning management System integrated with Microsoft Teams. According to the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Professor Charles…
BY ANDREW OROLUA Nigerian Air Force aircraft (NAF) at the weekend intercepted fleeing oil thieves in speedboat even as the activities of oil thieves and economic saboteurs become more sophisticated. A statement by Air Vice Marshal Edward…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Saturday in Keffi, Nasarawa State, reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to the advancement, security and welfare of the citizens. The spokesperson of the vice-president, Stanley Nkwocha, in a…
BY UGOCHUKWU UGOJI-EKE Following the recent security situation in some parts of the state, Abia state government has announced the restriction of the operation of tricycles and motorcycles between the hours of 7pm and 6am daily in Aba and…
BY TITUS AKHIGBE The suspected killer of the graduate of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Glory Adekolure has been arrested in Delta State, where he was hiding. The suspected killer, Happy Godwin who hails from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State,…
BY AHERHOKE OKIOMA The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bayelsa State Council, Comrade Samuel Numonengi has assured Bayelsa State Commissioner for Tourism Development, Hon. Alla John of a cordial working relationship with the…
BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has charged hospitality outfits in the State to continue to offer quality services to customers to attract more patronages. He assured all that his administration will continue to…
BY TUNDE OPALANA President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has admonished the Akwa Ibom State Government and its people to give absolute support to the contractors that would be handling the Akwa Ibom -Calabar axis of the coastal highway.…
The Esu Karu of Karu Chiefdom, Mr Luka Panya-Baba, on Saturday conferred the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, with the traditional title of Bakuku. Panya-Baba conferred the title in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, at the…
BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Ebaide Joy is an Afro beat singer and biker, who hails from Ubiaja in Esan East local government of Edo State . Ebaide who relocated to Kenya from Lagos, Nigeria, a few years ago has got a lot of netizens following her…
BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa has highlighted the vital role of cultural integration in promoting peace and security in Nigeria. The Minister made this known at the…