A former chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) , Salihu Lukman, has predicted that Nigerians will ‘vote out’ President Bola Tinubu in 2027, just as they ousted the military regime in 1999. Lukman, a former National Vice Chairman of the party, made this statement on Channels Television’s Politics...
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President Bola Tinubu has been described as a veteran captain that would safely land Nigeria from its current turbulent situations. Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), said this when the management of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) visited him on Wednesday in Abuja....
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has said that Nigeria witnessed a significant rise of 128 per cent in cholera cases. NCDC said that Lagos state accounted for 60 per cent of all cases, with Lagos Island being the most affected Local Government Area (LGA). The...
The Executive Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Olanipekun Olukoyede, on Wednesday explained ways of ensuring transparency and accountability in the budgeting and execution of Constituency projects. Olukoyede made the explanation in Kano during a statewide consultative meeting on fostering transparency, accountability and citizen participation in...
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC),has warned of an impending surge in cases of Lassa fever in the country. Director General of NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, gave the warning at a news conference in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, on Wednesday. Idris said that although the country had...
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has said that the state was ready to host more than 5,776 athletes from 29 states at the 8th National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta. The governor stated this on Wednesday while speaking with newsmen after inspecting facilities at the Stephen Keshi Stadium,...
Managing Director of NNPC Foundation, Mrs Emmanuella Arukwe, has expressed concern over rising prevalence of heart disease fatalities in the country. Arukwe spoke at the 53rd annual general meeting and scientific conference organised by the Nigerian Cardiac Society (NCS) on Wednesday in Port Harcourt. The theme of the conference...
The Katsina state-own security outfit, Community Watch Corps, has intercepted a vehicle loaded with 610 rounds of ammunition in Batsari Local Government Area of the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr Nasir Muazu, on Wednesday in Katsina....
The Anambra Government has said it is investigating the whereabouts of unremitted pension funds for Local Government workers and primary school teachers in the state. The state Head of Service, Mrs Theodora Igwegbe, said this at a Workshop on Contributory Pension Scheme, organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)...
Nigeria is at the moment in a precarious position, teetering like a heavy toddler due to the instability of its monocrop economy. The country’s heavy dependence on crude (not even refined) petroleum exports exposes a cumulative effect of defective political economies and the complacency of the ruling elite “who...
Thousands of families trapped in Maiduguri flooded areas are being evacuated to safer areas by the military, volunteers and other security agencies. Visiting the most affected areas in Maiduguri, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, toured through the Customs area where the broken prison is located. While on the...
Presidency and the National Assembly have designed strategies to bring succour to the victims of the devastating flood in Maiduguri, the Borno capital. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, said this on Wednesday while briefing newsmen shortly after he commiserated with the Vice-President Kashim Shettima at...
By BARBARA KALU, Port Harcourt – The Mayor of Housing and real estate success strategist, My-ACE China, has joined many others to welcome the eventual composition and inauguration of the much-desired Rivers State Investment Promotion Agency (RSIPA). It is believed the agency is the first of its kind in...
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has directed all traditional chiefs and leaders in Benin Kingdom to perform the traditional “Bisusu” ceremony to ward off evil ahead of the Edo governorship election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ceremony is ensure a peaceful and hitch-free...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos The University of Jos has disclosed that training a single veterinary doctor requires an average investment of 45 million Naira, highlighting the considerable financial commitment necessary to cultivate professionals in this essential field. This was disclosed by Vice Chancellor Prof. Tanko Ishaya, on Wednesday in...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – A 38 years old man Identified as Gabriel Iliya Magaji, of Masaka in Karu local government area of Nasarawa State, has committed suicide over his wife’s alleged infidelity. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Nasarawa State command, DSP Nansel Ramhan, confirmed the incident to our...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has personally visited camps where victims of Monday’s devastating flood in Maiduguri were camped. In all the places he visited on Tuesday, Zulum sympathized with the victims and assured them of proper care until the water receded and people...
There is growing concern over shortage of foodstuff and other commodities in Maiduguri as thousands of resident struggle for survival, aftermath ravaging flood. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the flood submerged major markets including grain, fruit and vegetable depots in the town, while many shopping complexes...
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Wednesday assured stakeholders in Edo of the commission’s readiness for the Sept. 21 governorship election. Yakubu told the stakeholders in Benin to cooperate with the commission to ensure credible election. Yakubu noted that the meeting was a...
The House of Representatives has vowed to take necessary steps in order to address the challenge arising from the non-implementation of Presidential directives to remove universities and other tertiary institutions from IPPIS. Rep. Abubakar Fulata, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on University Education, made this known when the committee...