THE Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has successfully intervened to resolve the lingering dispute between the federal government and indigenous contractors, bringing to an end month of standoff over unpaid arrears. The breakthrough was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, who described it as […]
THE National Orientation Agency (NOA), Ebonyi Directorate and Traditional Rulers have cautioned against abuse of Naira currency in social gatherings in the state, urging citizens to uphold national values and commenced drive against the spread and dance on the nation’s currency at party or social gatherings, NOA had sometime in August launched a nationwide campaign […]
SENATOR Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has called on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, to take urgent steps towards completing three critical projects in Delta North. The projects according to Nwoko who represents Delta North Senatorial District are the Ogwashi-Uku Dam, the Okpai Independent Power Plant step-down, and the rehabilitation of the Onicha-Ugbo–Idumuje-Ugboko Road. This is contained in a […]
THE Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has directed intending pilgrims to pay a deposit of ₦8.5 million for the 2026 Hajj exercise. Alhaji Lamin Danbappa, Director-General of the board, stated this during a meeting with its members, management staff and Local Government Hajj Registration Officers in Kano. This is contained in a statement issued by the […]
THE Al-Furqan Deaf Islamic Da’wah Association, Zaria, Kaduna State has organised a Qur’anic competition for hearing-impaired students drawn from 13 Local Government Areas of the state. Malam Yasir-Suleiman Kofa, Leader of the competition told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Zaria on Wednesday that the hearing-impaired students competed in four categories. Kofa explained that the […]
A 23-year-old man, Muhammud Dayyabu, on Thursday appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court, over alleged possession of stolen phones. Dayyabu, whose address was not provided, is facing a charge of possession of stolen phones, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Insp Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence […]
FORMER Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, has dismissed claims that the Air Nigeria project conceptualised by former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration was a scam. Sirika, a two-term minister, stated this on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Tuesday, saying the government followed due process. “I had no intention to speak about my time in office for now, […]
THE Federal Government has declared Friday 5 September 2025 as a public holiday to celebrate Eid-ul-Mawlid, marking the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Declaring the holiday on behalf of the government, Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo extended warm greetings to the Muslim community in Nigeria and around the world. […]
INDIVIDUALS and organizations intending to set up businesses have been urged to take advantage of the prevailing conducive environment in Asaba to invest their money. The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Prof Epiphany Azinge, SAN OON, FNIALS, made the call during a familiarization tour of some companies operating in Asaba. Asagba Prof. Azinge said […]
THE management of Tantita Security Services Limited has called on the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN) to use its intellectual and professional strength to support the ongoing war against oil vandalism and crude theft in the country. Speaking at the 12th Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting of ACSPN, held September […]