By Isaac Aregbesola The Anglican Communion Diocese of Makurdi has expressed its willingness to collaborate with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in fighting corruption in the Church and the nation. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by EFCC Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren. Uwujaren statedContinue Reading
Prof. Rufai Ahmed, the immediate past National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has left the party. Rufai, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said he decided to quit “after consulting widely”. His action is considered by observers as a huge blow to the party that hasContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 20 alleged internet fraudsters. Its Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren said this in A statement on Tuesday in Abuja According to him, the suspects were arrested on Saturday at Ologolo and Idi – Ishin areas of Ibadan, OyoContinue Reading
Sen. David Umah By Perpetua Onuegbu The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, says contractors using asphalt in road construction must sign an indemnity agreement of 30 years duration of the roads with the ministry. Umahi said this on Monday in Abuja at a news conference to unfold the generalContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, says Africa requires political stability to attract foreign direct investment to achieve sustainable economic growth and development. Akume said this while delivering Graduation Lecture for participants of the National Defence College (NDC) Course 31, onContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput Dr Allen Onyema, Air Peace Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Oba Dr Moshood Olalekan-Balogun, Olubadan of Ibadan and others have been nominated for the prestigious Afro Awards 2023 for their humanitarian services. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Annual Afro Awards is a.Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Okunade Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has ordered strict supervision and certification of building construction by relevant government agencies to forestall future building collapse in the state. Oyebanji, represented by Dep. Gov. Monisade Afuye, gave the order on Sunday when he visited the scene of a building collapseContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Victor Ikoli, a former President of Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO), Qatar chapter has described President Bola Tinubu’s recall of Nigerian envoys globally, including Qatar, a bold move for diplomatic rebirth. Ikoli made this known in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), onContinue Reading
By Oladele Eniola The British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Mr Jonny Baxter, says his first few weeks in Nigeria has revealed the people as passionate, full of energy, and with entrepreneurial spirit Baxter, who is new in office, said this in his maiden media interview, with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Oladele Eniola The United Kingdom issued some 132,000 visas to Nigerians in the first half of the year, Jonny Baxter, British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). He revealed the number in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in LagosContinue Reading
