Russian President, Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday invited Mongolian President, Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, to the BRICS summit to be held in the Russian city of Kazan in October. “I will like to invite you to Russia, to Kazan, where we will hold the BRICS summit this year. “It will be the first event of this level after … Read more
The Director General, Benue Public Service Institute, Professor Terkura Tarnande has lauded the development efforts of Governor Hyacinth Alia and assured the governor of the the support of the management and staff of the Institute even as he also identified with him on his 34th priestly anniversary ordination. Speaking in his office on Monday the … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has declared a British national, Andrew Wynne, and a Nigerian, Lucky Obiyan, wanted for allegedly plotting to overthrow the democratically elected government of President Bola Tinubu. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Monday, the Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, accused the British national of building a network of sleeper cells to cause chaos … Read more
Mariam Bolaji of Nigeria early on Sunday in Paris advanced to the semi-finals in the para-badminton competition at the ongoing 2024 Paralympic Olympic Games in Paris. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Bolaji beat Mandeep Kaur of India 21-8 21-9 in their quarter-final encounter in the women’s singles SL3 event. She will face … Read more
The 20-billion-dollar Dangote refinery investment with 650,000 barrel capacity per day will undoubtedly boost Nigeria’s foreign exchange. Equally, the project is expected to reduce the pressure on foreign exchange drastically if sales of crude oil to Dangote are dominated by local currency. Industry observers are of the notion that the project will meet 100 per … Read more
A former PDP presidential aspirant , Dr Abdul-Jhalil Tafawa Balewa, has said the adoption of parliamentary system of government is not the answer to the nation’s current socio-political and economic challenges. Tafawa-Balewa expressed the view in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. The politician was reacting to calls … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Beijing, China, for a five-day official state visit. A statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said he arrived in China at about 9.00 a.m. local time on Sunday and was received by key officials of the Chinese government. Tinubu was also welcomed by governors Babajide Sanwoolu, Sani Uba of … Read more
Citizens of Sokoto State have expressed satisfaction with the federal government’s directive for an immediate relocation of the nation’s apex security architecture to the State. The locals, who expressed optimism that a near end in the heinous activities of bandits and other criminal elements in the region is now insight, further appealed to patriotic citizens of … Read more
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abbas over “the failure to end the apparently unlawful practice by the National Assembly of fixing its allowances and running costs, and the failure to account for the monthly running … Read more
The Federal Government says it plans to invest 800 million dollars in the construction of sub-stations and distribution networks as part of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI). This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Bolaji Tunji, the Special Adviser, Media and Strategic Communication to the Minister of Power in Abuja on Sunday. Tunji … Read more
The Kebbi State Independent Electoral Commission (KESIEC), on Sunday, declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of Saturday’s local council polls in the state. Chairman of the commission, Alhaji Aliyu Muhammad-Mera, who announced this in Birnin Kebbi on Sunday, said the party won all the 21 Chairmanship seats and 225 Ward Councillors. Muhammad-Mera, … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), on Sunday said it has capacity to transmit 6,000 MWS of electricity to distribution load centres nationwide. The Managing Director of TCN, Mr Sule Abdulaziz, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. Abdulaziz said that in the last three years, … Read more
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Saturday launched the construction of a 5-kilometre road project at Kunchi town in Ghari Local Government Area. The exercise is part of his administration’s efforts to construct a 5-kilometre road in all local governments across the state. A statement by Sanusi Bature, the governor’s media aide, indicated that the … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recovered now fewer than 1,490 pills of tramadol at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Rivers. The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that the NDLEA arrested a suspect on Tuesday Aug. 27 while attempting to board a Cronos … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted over 31.million pills of tramadol 225mg and bottles of codeine-based syrup worth N17.9 billion at the Port Harcourt Port Complex, Onne, Rivers state and Tincan seaport in Lagos. The Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement issued via the agency’s X … Read more
Arne Slot passed his first major examination as Liverpool manager with a statement 3-0 win at Manchester United thanks to Luis Diaz’s double and a Mohamed Salah strike on Sunday. Slot has the unenviable task of succeeding Jurgen Klopp but has made a perfect start with a 100 percent record from three Premier League games … Read more
The holder of Guinness World Records for the longest marathon chess game, Tunde Onakoya, has announced plans to organise a chess tournament for children in displaced persons camps in Maiduguri. Onakoya made this known in Maiduguri while rounding off his three-day visit to Borno during which he promoted the game among children in collaboration with … Read more
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has reiterated the call for the immediate payment of the four months withheld salaries of its members. Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, National President of SSANU. said this in a communique issued on Sunday in Abuja, at the end of the union’s 49th Regular National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. … Read more
Mr Dayyabu Garga, a Commissioner in the administration of former Plateau governor Simon Lalong, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress(APC). Garga, who was commissioner in two ministries – local government and chieftaincy affairs as well as urban development – and later became Chairman, Kanam Local Government, notified the APC in a letter … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) is experiencing financial strain, which has put considerable pressure on the company and poses a threat to the sustainability of fuel supply. Mr Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, made this known in a statement on Sunday, acknowledging reports in national newspapers regarding the … Read more
The Police Command in Rivers has detained a suspect, identified as Honest, for gang-raping a 14-year-old girl in Erima community, Onelga area. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the command spokesperson, confirmed to newsmen in Port Harcourt on Sunday that the suspect committed the crime with his brother, Okwukwe, who is currently at large. She said the arrest … Read more
The Ior Gboko Foundation (IGF), a socio-cultural non-governmental organisation, has congratulated the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Iormem Alia, on his 34th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination into the Catholic priesthood. In a statement issued on Sunday by its President, Dr Jimmy Ajim, the IGF remarked that the milestone was a testament to Father … Read more
Nigerian Para badminton sensation, Eniola Bolaji, on Sunday lost her semi-final match in the Women Singles SL3 category to Xiaoc Zuxian of China,at the ongoing Paralympic Games in France. Zuxian defeated Bolaji with a 2-0 victory (16-21 and 17-21). The match was played at Porte de La Chapelle Arena in Paris. The African record holder … Read more
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 58th birthday. In a birthday message, Governor Zulum praised Vice President Shettima as an icon and mentor who has inspired many with his values of integrity, perseverance, and service. Governor Zulum wished Vice President Shettima wisdom, strength, and passion for … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), says it plans to procure a spinning reserve to maintain the national grid frequency within specified limits. The Managing Director of TCN, Mr Sule Abdulaziz said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. He said that the spinning reserve would maintain … Read more
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has denied reports that it refused to register Science and Laboratory Technology (SLT), graduates at its Gombe State Orientation Camp. The reports had alleged that Polytechnic graduates, who studied SLT, were denied access for not having professional certificates of the National Institute for Science Laboratory Technology (NISLT). NYSC Coordinator … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Special Forces have eliminated a known terrorist kingpin, Mustapha Abdullahi, and five members of his group in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, in a statement on Sunday, said the special forces were deployed from the 413 Force Protection … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and Related Services has pledged to engage with tertiary institutions to address challenges in accessing crucial intervention funds. The Chairman of the committee, Miriam Onuoha, made the pledge on Thursday when she led the committee’s members on a courtesy visit to the Kaduna State … Read more
World Health Organisation (WHO) has asked manufacturers of Mpox In Vitro Diagnostics (IVDs) to submit an expression of interest for Emergency Use Listing (EUL). The organisation made the request on Thursday in a statement, adding that the global body had been discussing with manufacturers, about the need for effective diagnostics, particularly in low-income settings. It … Read more
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rains from Friday to Sunday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja forecasts thunderstorms on Friday over parts of Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, Taraba, Jigawa, Gombe and Bauchi States during the morning hours. According to the agency, thunderstorms are expected over parts of … Read more