Nigeria working with other ECOWAS countries to halt coups – Buhari
Nigeria is working closely with ECOWAS to deal with insecurity in the West African region as well as implementing strategies to contain the spate of […]
Day: January 12, 2023
Kaduna Govt. to sustain progress in attainment of SDGs – Commissioner
The Kaduna State Commissioner of Planning and Budget Commission (PBC), Hajiya Umma Aboki, says the state will sustain the remarkable progress being recorded in the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
PDP chides Zamfara anti-thuggery committee
The Zamfara Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday accused the state government’s Anti-thuggery Committee of alleged intimidation and harassment of its members.
DSS arrests Doyin Okupe in Lagos, hands him over to EFCC
Former Director-General of Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Doyin Okupe was arrested Thursday morning in Lagos. Okupe, who was scheduled to fly to London […]
Managing Chelsea is hardest job in football, Potter says
Chelsea manager Graham Potter has described running the team as “probably the hardest job in football”.
Buhari condemns ambush on NSCDC personnel, asks military to make bandits pay a price
By Chimezie Godfrey President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his anguish over the death of seven personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) […]
Rebirth of refinery, another evidence of Buhari’s acumen- BMO
Rehabilitation of the 60,000 barrels per day Port-Harcourt Refinery, the oldest refinery in Nigeria and its eventual start-up in the first quarter of 2023 is historical and highly commendable.
Troops eliminate 25 terrorists, arrest 18, as 377 surrender in North-East – DHQ
By Chimezie Godfrey In continuation of its efforts to end insecurity in the country, the Military have neutralized 25 terrorists, while 377 of them and […]
307,394 PVCs remain uncollected in Cross River – INEC
A total of 307,394 potential voters have yet to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Cross River, INEC’s spokesperson in the state, Mrs Tonia Nwobi, said in Calabar on Thursday.
Kwara poll: Court dismisses PDP suit seeking Gov. Abdulrazaq, APC’s disqualification
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s suit seeking the disqualification of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara and All Progressives Congress (APC) in the March 11 governorship election.
Tinubu ‘ll beat Atiku, Obi in February poll – Danbazau
Rep. Shamsudden Danbazau (APC-Kano) says Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of All Progressives Congress (APC) will beat other candidates to win the Feb. 25 Presidential Election, going by all indications.
Court remands mechanic for allegedly extorting N450,000, valuables
A Grade I Area Court in Karu, Abuja, on Thursday, remanded a mechanic, Aliyu Kabiru in a correctional centre for allegedly extorting the sum of N450, 000 and other valuables.
Stakeholders commend FG for reviving Port Harcourt Refinery
Some stakeholders in oil and gas industry have commended the Federal Government for revamping the Port Harcourt Refinery, expected to begin partial operation in the first quarter of the year.
NiMet predicts 3-day dust haze from Thursday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze from Thursday to Saturday across the country.
2022/2023 NPFL: Kwara United seeks support, prayers as team begins campaign
Kwara United Football Club has called for support and prayers from all stakeholders, ahead of its campaign in the 2022/2023 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.
Emir of Ilorin endorses IMAN Board of Trustee, new executives
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara Vouncil of Chiefs, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, has endorsed the Board of Trustee (BOT) and new executives for Islamic Missionaries Association of Nigeria (lMAN) for sustainability and their contribution towards the progress of Islam.
Poverty in Niger Delta requires concerted efforts – Ayu
The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Iyorchia Ayu on Wednesday decried the poor living condition in Niger Delta and called for cconcerted efforts by all stakeholders to address the challenge.
Police arrest 3 suspects for kidnapping 6-year old girl, demanding N2m ransom
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested three teenagers for allegedly kidnapping a six-year old girl.
Barricades return as FG resumes construction on major highways
The Federal Government says barricades will soon return to major highways under construction as work resumed on them on Jan.10, 2023.
Buhari mourns founder of African Movie Academy Awards, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent condolences to the family of founder/Chief Executive Officer of the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), Peace Anyiam-Osigwe.
LP Faults INEC on slow distribution of PVCs
Ahead of the Feb. 25 presidential election, the Labour Party (LP) has raised alarm over the slow distribution of the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
PVCs: IFA urges INEC to increase personnel to shore up collection
A CSO, Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to increase the number of staffers and security agents at its Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) collection centres.
Buhari salutes Senate President Lawan at 64
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on his 64th birthday, Jan. 12, 2023, sharing the joyous occasion with the National Assembly.
CISLAC, Transparency International caution INEC against postponing elections
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), and Transparency International (TI), have cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, against postponing the 2023 general elections […]