By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has nominated the former Chief of Defence Staff, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, as the new Minister of Defence, a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Presidential spokesman disclosed on Tuesday in Abuja. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu conveyed Musa’s nomination as theContinue Reading
The White House has revealed President Donald Trump health status, saying he “remains in excellent overall health” after undergoing a “comprehensive executive physical”. According to his White House physician on Monday, Capt. Sean Barbabella, the advanced imaging of the 79-year-old president’s heart and abdomen had come back “perfectly normal”. TheContinue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has debunked insinuations of endorsing suggestions for amnesty and payments to terrorists and bandits. The News Agency of Nigerian (NAN) reports that a video clip trending on social media of the ACF Board of Trustees Chairman, Alhaji Bashir Dalhatu, alleged theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Minister of Defence Badaru Abubakar has resigned his appointment with immediate effect. In a letter dated Dec. 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds. Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga announced this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang President Bola Tinubu is expected to serve as special guest of honour at the Progressives Forum’s Summit slated for Dec. 8 in Abuja. Chairman, Organising Committee of the summit, Ismaeel Ahmad, in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Monday,Continue Reading
The Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC) and Kano State Water Board (KSWB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Nigerian’s water governance architecture and ensure sustainable service delivery. At the event, Dr Abdulmumini Aminu-Zaria, Executive Director of NIWRMC, said collaborations between the Federal and State GovernmentsContinue Reading
The Dangote Group and the Kano Stae Government are strengthening relationships to foster business activities and social programmes in the state. This is coming as participants stream into the company’s pavilion at the 46th edition of the Kano International Trade Fair eager to explore the array of innovative products onContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says Prof. Cyril Ndifon’s conviction marks a watershed win in Nigeria’s fight against sexual offences, abuse of office and impunity. ICPC’s spokesman, Mr Okor Odey, said this at a news briefing to present and clarify the factsContinue Reading
By Obaje Daniel Mr Andrew Mamedu, Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, says the organisation’s 25-year journey has been driven by a commitment to challenge injustice, empower marginalised groups and promote inclusive, community-led development efforts across the country. Mamedu said this on Thursday at ActionAid’s 25th anniversary celebration in Abuja, whereContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie The Commissioner of Police in Imo, CP Aboki Danjuma, has ordered investigation into TMT Travels & Tours Ltd. following allegations of multiple visa fraud. He disclosed this in a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Henry Okoye, on Friday in Owerri. Danjuma statedContinue Reading
