By Taiye Agbaje and Edith Nwapi Sen. Dino Melaye, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s Candidate for the Kogi governorship election, says his party will replicate the victory of Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan in the Nov. 11 election. Melaye made the remark at the Appeal Court, Abuja, in an interview with newsmen shortlyContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Tuesday, affirmed the election victory of Natasha Akpoti-Uduagan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the Kogi Central Senatorial election held in February. The three-member panel, in a judgment, upheld the judgment of the state’s election tribunal andContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Mr Said Alkali, the Minister of Transportation, says the Nigerian Railways will commence e-ticketing on Wednesday. Alkali made this known on Monday in Abuja during the flag-off of e-ticketing for Lagos-Ibadan and Itakpe–Warri routes. According to him, the e-ticketing system will direct ticket sales revenue to theContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye Sen. Amos Yohanna, representing Adamawa-North, says he will place priority on community enhancement and legislation, especially on youth development in his legislative activities. Yohanna who took his Oath of Office and Allegiance at Senate plenary on Oct. 25, said this in an interaction with newsmen in AbujaContinue Reading
By Lucy ogalue The Nigeria Model United Nations Society (NigMUNS) has charged Nigerian youths to equip themselves with the skills that would enable them become responsible digital citizens. Chioma Oziri, Secretary-General of the 2023 Nigerian International Secondary Schools Model United Nations (NISSMUN), gave the charge at the 19th NISSMUN conferenceContinue Reading
By Florence Onuegbu Nigeria’s Afrobeat-dancehall singer, Patrick Okorie, popularly known as Patoranking, has been unveiled as the brand ambassador for the Choice International Group (CIG), makers of Lontor products. Patoranking was unveiled as the brand ambassador of Lontor during the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) betweenContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Nimbus Aid Project has awarded 40 million Naira in advertising support to 20 inspiring women entrepreneurs in a bid to empower women-led businesses in Nigeria. Mr Wale Adegoke, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Nimbus Media Ltd., on Monday in Lagos said the social impact initiative was toContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The newly elected President of the Rotary Club of Surulere Western Avenue District 9110, Mr Akim Lamidi, has called on all well meaning Nigerians and corporate organisations to increase humanitarian services to give hope to the poor and better the country. Speaking during his investiture/installation ceremonyContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Mr Christopher Maikalangu, Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has awarded scholarship worth N30 million to 1,024 students in the area council. Maikalangu made the presentation to the beneficiaries at the AMAC Town Hall, Apo Resettlement, on Monday in Abuja. He said that the 2022/2023 scholarship awardContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction of portions of the Trans-Sahara routes running from Enugu to Ogoja, and from Badagry to Sokoto. The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, disclosed this while addressing newsmen after the FEC, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, onContinue Reading
