Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi state will head to polls by November to elect their new Governors. To achieve seamless electoral process, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC said it will deploy 46,084 regular and adhoc staff for the election. Chairman of the Commission, Mahmood Yakubu in a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners in Abuja on…
The European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen, says a financial package of over €900 million (₦728 billion) will be used to drive education, energy and transport projects across Nigeria. The package together with Team Europe, forms a central part of the EU-Nigeria cooperation to advance the country’s green, resilient, digital inclusive transition under Government…
The Chairman of Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mr. Mohammed Bello, says the agency has recovered unremitted revenue worth over N500 billion belonging to the federation from some Institutions. Mr. Bello disclosed this during an interactive session with House of Representatives’ Committee on Finance at the National Assembly. He stated that the sum…
Kaduna State Governor, Malam Uba Sani has approved N3.1 billion for the payment of gratuity for retirees and death benefits for families of the deceased under the Defined Benefit Scheme and the Contributory Pension Scheme. A Statement by the Spokesman of the governor, Mohammed Lawal Shehu says the approval was part of Governor Sani’s commitment…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the withdrawal of Imam Kashim Imam as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA). Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying the withdrawal is effective immediately. The statement, however, did not…
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says it is targeting about 6 millions girls aged 9-14 years with over 6million doses of Gardasil HPV vaccine and essential supplies under the first phase of HPV vaccination in the country. Experts have said the vaccination is key as Nigeria alone contributes an estimated 12,000 new…
The Niger State Government has settled the N205 million owed the West African Examination Council (WAEC) in Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) fees. The Special Adviser to Governor Muhammad Umar Bago on Print Media, Ms Aisha Wakaso, made this disclosure at a press briefing in Minna, the state capital. According to her, the state government…
Attack on a hospital in Gaza has left hundreds dead and many injured. The two warring factions, Israel and the Palestinian Hamas have been trading blames as to who was responsible for the attack. The strike has been adjudged as the bloodiest single incident in Gaza since Israel launched a retaliation against the Hamas in…
Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu is the new Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) following his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This is contained in a statement by the Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, who said the President acted on the provisions of ICPC Act, 2000 empowering him to do…
Emerging popular singer, Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has revealed that she once sold vegetables and fruits with her grandmother. The ‘Rush’ crooner who disclosed this via her Instagram story recently, said she was grateful for her progress. She said she would often sing for customers who patronise her business. She wrote, “[I]…
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC says that it will deploy the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS for easy Voter Accreditation and authentication in November 11th Governorship elections in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa States. INEC Director for ICT, Dr Paul Omokore stated this in Akwanga, Nassarawa State during a two day Capacity workshop for INEC…
Titus Ekiru, a Kenyan marathon runner been banned for 10 years for doping and tampering. BBC reports that one of Ekiru’s positive tests was taken at the Milan Marathon in 2021, which he won in a time of two hours, two minutes and 57 seconds. That time currently rank him the seventh-fastest marathon athlete of…
Workers of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) have shut down the head office of the service in Abuja, protesting the appointment of Tola Odeyemi as Chief Executive Officer/Postmaster-General. Ajuri Ngelale, a Presidential spokesman, announced last week that President Bola Tinubu changed the leadership of under the Ministry of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy., including NIPOST….
President Bola Tinubu today swore in 3 new ministers before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council, which is the second, since the inception of the administration. The new cabinet members are Malam Balarabe Lawal from Kaduna State as Minister of Environment, Jamila Bio-Ibrahim from Kwara, Minister of Youth and Ayodele Olawande from Ondo, Minister…
Newly unveiled Naija Ratels FC player, and captain, Onome Ebi has been given a land at Life Camp, one of the high brow areas in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. President of Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF), Paul Edeh, announced the huge property gift to Onome at the weekend during her unveiling at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton…
The House of Representatives has confirmed that the National Assembly bureaucracy is in the process of procuring and distributing operational vehicles to the 360 members of the House over the coming weeks. The House Spokesman and Chairman, Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Akin Rotimi, confirmed this in a statement in Abuja. This, according…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Nigeria to represent President Tinubu at the 3rd Belt and Road Initiative Forum in Beijing, China, scheduled for October 16 – 18, 2023. This was disclosed on his official X handle on Sunday. The Vice President is expected to engage in discussions with international leaders at the Forum from…
An American actress Piper Laurie – best known for her roles in The Hustler and Carrie films – has died aged 91. Laurie’s career manager, Marion Rosenberg told the Associated Press that the three-time Oscar nominee passed away in her Los Angeles home. She described the actress as “a superb talent and a wonderful human…
Current Big Brother Naija All Stars Champion, Ilebaye Odiniya, Popularly ascribed as Baye, has said people who ignored helping her in the past are trying to reach out and message her since she won the reality show. While conversing in a media interview with media personality, Hero Daniels, Ilebaye talked on how a friend evicted…
The Osun State Government had refuted an allegations levelled against her that she received only N2 billion from the Federal Government for subsidy palliative. According to the statement signed and delivered by Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday, the state government gave insights that the N2 billion was for…
The United States has scheduled a ship to transport its citizens from Israel to Cyprus on Monday. The US embassy disclosed this on Sunday, in a security alert. The decision followed reports of Israel’s planned invasion of the Gaza Strip. US citizens and their immediate family members with valid travel documents will board a ship…
The Nigerian Airforce has neutralised several terrorists in Borno State and seized over 40 motorcycles as well as destroying six gun trucks. The Airforce said with this attack on the terrorists, the insurgents’ ability to attack troops and innocent Nigerians have been degraded. Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet in a statement said its Air component of…
The Nigerian Army has rescued six kidnapped victims at Hayin Tsando, Maraban Jos area of Kaduna State. Nigerian Army troops acting on credible and timely intelligence on the kidnapped victims, embarked on a search and rescue operation, where they engaged the criminals in a gun duel. Confirming the incident, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations,…
Super Eagles Striker, Victor Oshimen is to undergo an MRI scan. This is to ascertain the degree of the injury he sustained during Super Eagles friendly match against Saudi Arabia on Friday in Portugal. Oshimen was substituted in the early minutes of the second half after sustaining an injury. Super Eagles Gaffer, Jose Peseiro told…
Reuter’s video journalist has been killed in southern Lebanon on Friday following a missile fired from the direction of Israel. Six other journalists were also injured in the missiles strike. The group of journalists, including those from Al Jazeera and Agence France-Presse, were working near Alma al-Shaab, close to the Israel border, where the Israeli…
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has been appointed as the Chairman of the African Governors’ Forum of the World Bank. In a congratulatory message, the Ministry on its X handle said Mr Edun’s appointment will further create platforms of opportunities for the Nigeria to implement the ‘Renewed Hope…
The Democratic Republic of Congo is set to reduce restrictions in two conflict-hit areas that have been placed on martial law for two years. In a television address on Thursday night, President Félix Tshisekedi said the move would be gradual and progressive in the eastern provinces of North Kivu and Ituri. The announcement is coming…
The Lagos State Government has sealed up Mile 12 International and Owode Onirin markets, both in Kosofe Local Government Area of the state. The closure of the markets was on the directive of the Commissioner for Environment, Mr Tokunbo Wahab. The enforcement operatives from LAWMA and KAI sealed up the markets in a joint operation…
Over hundred people have been affected following spill over from Akosombo Dam in Ghana. According to the BBC, more than 4,000 residents in south-eastern part of Ghana have fled their homes as a result of the flooding. Homes and farmlands have been destroyed by waters along the banks of the River Volta. Essential services have…
Bello Maitama, a former Minister of Commence is dead. Alhaji Bello Yusuf Maitama was a former senator from Kano and served in the Shagari government from 1979 to 1983. He passed away in the early hours of Friday. Alhaji Hussaini Dalhatu, a family friend of the deceased’s family, informed Newsmen that the Sardauna Dutse burial…
Ex Super Eagles Captain and legend, John Mikel Obi has been named among the assistants for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations final draw. Mikel will be accomplained by his former Chelsea teammate, Didier Drogba, Senegal Striker, Sadio Mane and Morocco defender, Achraf Hakimi. World wide known Music Legend, Akon will host the event. Mikel…
