By Angela Atabo Former Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, has described the Nigerian Civil War period (from 6 July 1967–15 January 1970) as the most difficult period of his life. Gowon made this known on Saturday in Abuja after being honoured with a Life Time Integrity and AchievementContinue Reading
By Yahaya Isah Former Nigerian Military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, has commiserated with the people of Mokwa and the entire Niger over the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area. Babangida, while receiving the state government’s delegation led by Deputy Gov. Yakubu Garba, on a Salah HomageContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned against the use of social media accounts by unscrupulous individuals spreading false information about its officials. The ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, issued the warning in Abuja following the creation of a fake Facebook account in the name of Permanent Secretary,Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPE) and Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their partnership on procurement practices. Dr Adebowale Adedokun Director-General, BPE, made this known in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head of Public RelationsContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu says more funds would be committed to infrastructure development across the country. The president said this while inaugurating the Lekki Deep Sea Port Access Road at the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Plant in Lagos, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said. The president said heContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo Former President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Nigerians following the passing away of former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mohammed Uwais. The former president said he was pained by the passing of the late CJN, “who had a distinguished career as a lawyer and a judge.”Continue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Friday arrived his country home Maiduguri, the Borno State capital to celebrate Eid-Kabir with his immediate family and people of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that before departing Abuja, Shettima joined other Muslim faithful to observe Eid-Kabir prayers atContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has called for more prayers for the military and security agencies currently making sacrifices to keep the nation safe, particularly those confronting terrorists and bandits. The President, who observed the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the Eid Ground in Dodan Barracks, Lagos, told reporters that theContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja, inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Committee for the 2025 Democracy Day Celebration with a charge to organise a befitting and memorable event. Speaking, Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), said the celebration would provide an opportunity toContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the country needs leaders like President Bola Tinubu to achieve the “Nigeria of our dreams”. Wike said this in his 2025 Distinguish Personality Lecture, titled, “The Nigeria of our Dreams” presented at the Obafemi AwolowoContinue Reading
