Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo has flagged off the building renovation, Solar Installation, Close Circuit Camera Television Installation and perimeter fencing of the Ogugu Army Forward Base (FOB) facility, cited in Ogugu, Olamaboro Local Government Area to boost internal security of the state. The governor, who was represented by...
By ESTHER ALEXANDER, Abuja
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu has said the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has the required competence towards making Nigeria great again, stating that the Institute’s current reputation projects would reposition the nation for global competitiveness. Stressing the importance of perception and reputation in nation-building during his...
Nigeria’s Minister for Mines prides himself on his recent re-election as Chairman of the newly formed Africa Minerals Strategy Group, established by African Ministers of Minerals and Mining to foster cooperation among African nations in the development of critical minerals. Minister Alake is a former journalist and close friend of...
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday visited victims of the recent IED explosions receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), and proceeded to the Maiduguri Monday Market bombing site for an on-the-spot assessment. The IGP also visited the Borno State Government House and...
The Court of Appeal has upheld the right of Malam Nasir @elrufai to fair hearing and nullified the judgment of Justice R.M. Aikawa of the Federal High Court, Kaduna. Ruling in the matter of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai versus the Kaduna State House of Assembly (CA/K/240/2024), the court held that...
Renowned Nollywood actor and lawmaker, Hon. Desmond Elliot, who represents Surulere I Constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has paid a courtesy visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda. The high-profile courtesy call, which took, underscores the continued cordial...
Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, 19th March, and Friday, 20th March 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal...
Ahead of his trip to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, Vice President Kashim Shettima , has expressed grief over the death of 25 persons killed in the multiple explosions in different locations across Maiduguri, the Borno State capital on Monday. He pointed out that no religion sanctions the killing...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has applauded Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo’s contributions to nation-building, saying he has helped in fostering unity and strengthening Nigeria’s political, economic, and social institutions with his practical commentaries on the state of the nation. He described Prof. Soludo as a man of ideas...
Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, Director-General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), has emphasised the urgent need to strengthen grassroots early warning systems to prevent violent conflicts across Nigeria. Dr. Ochogwu spoke during an advocacy visit to Kaduna, under the National Conflict Early Warning and Response initiative, a...
In the dynamic world of online gambling, loyalty programmes are the bridge between excitement and reward. For players from Ghana, where the passion for betting and slots is growing by the day, 1win app offers a tiered VIP status system. This programme is not just a collection of bonuses,...
In recent years, Nigeria has become one of the most active markets for crypto casinos. The widespread adoption of mobile internet and growing trust in digital currencies has created a favourable environment for operators offering cryptocurrency betting and gaming. Among them stands out BC Game NG, which has gained...
There is a Nigerian we all know. In fact, if we are honest, we may occasionally recognize him in ourselves. He is passionate, expressive, and always ready with a diagnosis of everything wrong with the nation. His voice is loud, his grievances many, and his patriotism—well—often loudly declared but...
Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has called on Muslims across Nigeria to commence the search for the crescent moon that would mark the end of Ramadan 1447AH and the beginning of Shawwal.This is contained in a press...
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has disbursed more than N206 billion to students in 270 institutions nationwide, within 23 months of its launch by President Bola Tinubu. The latest figures, which indicate its growing impact in expanding access to tertiary education, show that 1,751,669 applications have been received since...
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South at the National Assembly has strongly condemned the tragic bomb explosion reportedly carried out by Boko Haram terrorists in Maiduguri, which claimed about 23 lives and left over 100 injured. The Senator described the attacks as barbaric, inhumane, and a direct assault...
Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, has been sworn in for a second term in office. He took the oath during his inauguration which was held at the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square in Akwa, the state capital on Tuesday. Soludo was sworn in alongside his deputy, Dr Onyeka...
Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, have uncovered a major consignment of illicit pharmaceutical products at the Apapa Port in Lagos, intercepting two containers loaded with thousands of bottles of codeine syrup. The operation, carried out in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency...
The recent multiple bombings in Maiduguri, resulting in at least 23 deaths and injuring more than 100 people, are another incontrovertible piece of evidence of the inability of the APC-led federal government to curb the growing insecurity in the country. National Publicity Secretary of PDP, Comrade Ini Ememobong, stated...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the recent terrorist attacks in Maiduguri, describing the development as both tragic and disturbing. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the President mourned those who lost their lives and extended sympathy to the injured, while assuring residents of Borno State...