By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Federal Government has expressed its resolve to collaborate with the Cross River Government to standardise and sanitise the mining sector. Mrs Ememobong Essien, the Operational Head, Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), disclosed this in Calabar on Monday when she visited the Cross River Commissioner for MineralContinue Reading
By David Adeoye Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved N10,000 monthly transportation support allowance for civil servants in the state. Makinde announced this on Monday during the supervision of the YEAP-SAFER support disbursement and stakeholder engagement programme at the Fashola Agribusiness Hub in Oyo Town. He said theContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, convicted and sentenced Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGoF), to a 72-year jail term without an option of fine. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), through itsContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Mogbede Prof. Ben Ayade, former Governor of Cross River State, says the President Bola Tinubu-led administration is repositioning and reloading to create a new Nigeria that will make all citizens proud. He made the remarks on Monday in Abuja while speaking with journalists at the conclusion of aContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Inspector-General (I-G) of Police and Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie, are moving toward an out-of-court settlement regarding alleged criminal defamation, stemming from a petition by actress Mercy Johnson. The I-G’s lawyer, C. Odinaka, and Okorie’s counsel, W.I. Okereke, told Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High CourtContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The European Union (EU) delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS has announced the roll-out support of 288million euros to Nigeria’s healthcare, agriculture, finance, migration, climate and digital public infrastructure sectors. The delegation made the announcement at the EU-Nigeria Ministerial news conference in Abuja, to announce the roll-out fundsContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe, From the bustling markets and heritage sites to music, food and nightlife, a group of 19 visitors from the United States are discovering Lagos through a curated cultural tour that offers both rich experiences and hard lessons for Nigeria’s tourism sector. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro Most people start thinking about business in their 20s. However, for Adekoya Ezekiel, the journey started back in his secondary school days, in Junior Secondary School (JSS2). Today, at just the age of 22, he’s the Owner and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Adeze Footwear Ltd.,Continue Reading
By Nathan Nwakamma Chief Joshua MacIver, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa, has called for sincere resolution of internal divisions within the party ahead of the 2027 elections. MacIver, a former deputy governorship candidate of the party, made the call in a statement to newsmen inContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s migration corridors are now more frequently targeted by organised criminal networks exploiting citizens seeking opportunities abroad. Emerging evidence shows that these operations are becoming more sophisticated and driven by technology. In recent years, authorities say migrant smuggling has evolved into aContinue Reading
