By Naomi Sharang The Ayetoro Gbede Youths for Good Governance in Kogi says the emergence of Usman Ododo as Governor-elect of and Salifu Joel as Deputy Governor-elect will bring greater development to the state. The Coordinator of the group, Mr Olumobi Adewale, said this in a statement in AbujaContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang A cross section of ministers have assured Nigerians in Diaspora of the Federal Government’s resolve to overhaul the nation’s economy and make it competitive in the global arena. The ministers gave the assurance at the 6th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) on Tuesday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Leonard Okachie Nigeria recorded 27,698 Sexual and Gender Based Violence (GBV) between 2020 and 2023, according to data on the GBV National Dashboard. Mr Sunday Agbakaba, Data Manager, Federal Ministry Women of Affairs, stated this during the train-the-trainers workshop on the use of the GBV dashboard and reportage, onContinue Reading
By Hadiza Mohammed The Federal Government on Tuesday urged all affected passengers of Air Peace whose visas were cancelled and deported from Saudi Arabia to remain calm and that investigation into the “unfortunate” incident has been launched. This is contained in a statement by Francisca Omayuli, Spokesperson for the MinistryContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Prof. Benedict Oramah of the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) has reminded Africans on the need to see their foods as source of nourishment and binding force that cultivates a sense of community. Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank, said thatContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says the old Naira banknotes will henceforth remain legal “ad infinitum ”. CBN’s Director, Corporate Communications Department, Isa AbdulMumin, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the CBN had introduced redesignedContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje An 11 year-old Nelson George has filed an N100 million suit against Limi Children’s Hospital Limited for alleged misdiagnosis and mistreatment leading to the damage of one of his testes. Nelson, who instituted the suit through his father, Bankole George, also prayed Justice Akanbi Yusuf of FCTContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, says the Nigerian Army will partner reputable stakeholders in the defence and security sector for the procurement of requisite equipment and platforms. This he said, was necessary to enhance the operational effectiveness of troops. Lagbaja spoke duringContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo A group, Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS), on Tuesday congratulated Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo on his re-election for a second term in office. Uzodinma won the off-cycle governorship poll in the state, which held on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. CYMS Director General, ChiefContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Army Headquarters Garrison has commenced combat proficiency competition for officers and soldiers drawn from units and formations under it. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition, which began on Tuesday in Abuja, was to enhance the combat readiness of troops. The Commander,Continue Reading
