By Isaiah Eka The Akwa Ibom Government says it has cleared all inherited bank debts totalling N39.83 billion including the principal and interest. The Commissioner for Finance, Mr Emem Bob, disclosed this at the state government’s monthly news briefing in Uyo on Monday. Bob further said that as at Dec.Continue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court on Monday, granted an application by the Department of State Services (DSS) for accelerated hearing in the ongoing prosecution of five men accused of the Aug. 26, 2011, bombing of the United Nations’ Building in Abuja. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the order whileContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has described his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a strategic move to strengthen the party and secure at least 85 per cent of votes in 2027. Fintiri made this known on Monday in Yola during an APC stakeholders’ meetingContinue Reading
By Christian Njoku A Cross River-based NGO, Hope Ability Empowerment Initiative, has commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for evolving reforms that will protect the interest of physically challenged people. Dr Martina Ntino, the Executive Director, made the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
FRSC intensifies enforcement against errant commercial driversContinue Reading
By Okon Okon Nigerians in the UK are set to welcome President Bola Tinubu on his forthcoming state visit to the country. Timileyin Ayenuro, the Convener of Nigerian Youth in the UK, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on MondayContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government says Nigeria has recorded significant progress toward the introduction and nationwide rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN) as a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) option to strengthen HIV prevention efforts. This is contained in a statement signed by Mrs Toyin Aderibigbe, Head of Media and Publicity at theContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it has expanded emergency medical systems nationwide through the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS). The government also called for improved access to the 112 emergency number. The National Programme Manager, Dr Emuren Doubra, said this in a statement on MondayContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed commitment to credible, transparent and technology-driven elections ahead of the 2027 general polls. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, was speaking at the 2026 Citizens’Townhall Electoral Act in Abuja. Amupitan said electoral integrity remained central to national development and globalContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved N7.3 billion contracts for the provision of waste collection and management services in four delineated districts of the Federal Capital City. Chief Felix Obuah, Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of theContinue Reading
