Daily Archives: Jan 23, 2023
Why NDLEA, EFCC must arrest, prosecute Bola Ahmed Tinubu – PDP PCC
By Chimezie GodfreyThe Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential Campaign Council has called on the NDLEA and EFCC to arrest and prosecute Sen. Bola Ahmed...
Strike: NAHCO apologises, promises speedy resolution
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) says the strike embarked upon by its workers has put some airlines are in a difficult situation, but promised that the action would be resolved speedily.
NNPC lawyers walk out in Ararume’s suit challenging sack from NNPC
There was drama at the Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday as two Senior Advocates of Nigeria, SANs, representing the Nigeria National Petroleum Company, (NNPC) in the N100 billion suit filed by Sen. Ifeanyi Ararume against the company walked out on the court.
Minister hails military’s fight against piracy in Gulf of Guinea
The Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Mr Clem Agba, has commended Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre (MLAILPKC) toward building capacity to defeat piracy in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG).
Buhari, Tinubu at APC presidential campaign rally in Bauchi
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday attended the presidential campaign rally of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Bauchi State.
2023: NOA preaches peaceful, credible elections
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has embarked on a campaign toward achieving a peaceful, credible and generally acceptable conduct of the upcoming general elections.
2m displaced by 2022 flood disaster — NEMA
Mr Mustapha Ahmed, Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), says 2,430, 445 people were displaced by the 2022 flood disaster that ravaged different parts of the country.
NSCDC nabs father for defiling 11-year-old daughter
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, has arrested a man in Ibadan suspected of defiling his 11-year-old daughter.
Big Tent coalition for Obi-Datti holds Global Fundraising Telethon
The Prof. Pat Utomi-led Big Tent Coalition of political parties and civil society groups for Obi-Datti, says it has held the first ever telethon on Nigeria television for political purpose.
I-G’s tenure extension, prerogative of the President – PSC
The Police Service Commission (PSC) says the extension of tenure for the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba is a prerogative of President Muhammadu Buhari and not the commission.
JAMB registers 92, 490 candidates for 2023 UTME
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says it has registered 92, 490 candidates to sit for the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Ebonyi killings: Police arrest 26 suspects, recover rifles
The Police Command in Ebonyi on Monday, said it arrested no fewer than 26 persons in connection with the crisis and killings of Dec. 26 at Ekoli-Edda Community in Afikpo South Government Area of the state.
I made a promise to serve Nigerians, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said that he has made a promise to serve Nigeria and Nigerians to the best of his ability.
Will Buhari Sip From Bauchi’s Regional Water Scheme? By Emma Agu
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to visit Bauchi State today. Though the purpose of the visit is purely partisan, to lead the campaign of...
Police in Jos rescue kidnapped victim, arrest 6 suspects
The Commissioner of Police in Plateau, Mr Bartholomew Onyeka, on Monday paraded six suspects allegedly linked to different crimes in the state.
WHO: Trans-fats continue to jeopardise health of billions
The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Monday reported that more than five billion of the world’s eight billion people are exposed to industrially generated and harmful trans-fats in their food.
FG inaugurates high-level steering committee to eradicate statelessness
The Federal Government has inaugurated a High-Level Steering Committee (HLSC) for the Eradication of statelessness in Nigeria and kickstart the implementation of its five-key priority activities.
Marwa flags off construction of NDLEA Area Command office in Benue
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig-Gen. Buba Marwa, has flagged off the construction of Igumale Area Command Office of the agency in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State.
Ortom appeals to BSU unions to shelve planned strike
By Chimezie GodfreyGovernor Samuel Ortom has appealed to industrial unions especially the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU at the Benue State University, Makurdi...
Passengers stranded at MMIA as NAHCO commences warning strike
Staff of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) on Monday commenced a warning strike over failure of the management to attend to their condition of service.
Piracy in Gulf of Guinea in downward trend – UNDP
By Sumaila OgbajeThe United Nations Development Project (UNDP) says the activities of pirates in Gulf of Guinea (GoG) have persistently been in the downward...
2023: C/River in dire need of competent Governor, says former Dep Gov
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that Cross River is in dire need of a competent governor who will take the state out of the wood and not playing up ethnic sentiment.
Okowa expresses confidence of PDP’s Victory in Feb. 25 polls
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the PDP has expressed confidence that the party would emerge victorious in the 2023 presidential election.
Heavy Security as President Buhari visits Lagos
There is heavy presence of various security personnel at the Presidential Wing, Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos, as President Muhammadu Buhari is expected in the state.
Bauchi stands still as Buhari, Tinubu flag off campaign
Bauchi metropolis was agog on Monday as President Muhammadu Buhari and Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), are expected to arrive in the town to flag off party campaign.
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