By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Sept. 7, 2023 (NAN) The Nigerian Army has pledged to escalate partnership with the Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB) and Defence Space Administration (DSA) to enhance its operations. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja made the pledge when he met separatelyContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has advised the Chairmen of the six Area Councils in FCT to constitute a Surveillance Committee in their respective councils to curb insecurity. Wike gave the advice while responding to the challenges outlined by the councils’ chairmenContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has rejected the repeated variations of the Ushafa – Bwari Road project contract amount. Wike declared his rejection while briefing journalists after a visit to the project sites along with the Minister of State, FCT, DrContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Dr Kailani Muhammad, the Director-General, Confederation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) judgment, affirming the election of President Bola Tinubu. Muhammad, in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, described the judgment as a reminder of the confidence of NigeriansContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran Legendary and veteran highlife musician, Godwin Okpara popularly known as Kabaka, has announced his return to the music scene in a big scale. Amarachi Anyanwu, the Chief Operating Officer of Derda Promotions, made this known at a news conference held at Nest Hub, Yaba, Lagos.Continue Reading
By Lydia Ngwakwe The naira on Thursday gained against the dollar as it exchanged at N736.62 at the Investors and Exporters window. The local currency appreciated by 4.53 per cent compared to the N771.59 it exchanged for the dollar on Wednesday. The open indicative rate closed at N774.74 to theContinue Reading
The former Deputy Governor of Kogi, Abayomi Awoniyi, on Thursday, officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that his defection is contained in a letter, entitled, “Letter of resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party”, made available to newsmen in Lokoja.Continue Reading
By Augusta Uchediunor The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Idowu Omohunwa, says the command will be sensitive to the interest of Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) in the state to ensure their rights are protected. Omohunwa gave the assurance when a team from the Centre for Citizens withContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and sunshine from Friday to Sunday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja, forecasts cloudy atmosphere on Friday with spells of sunshine over northern region with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Kebbi, Taraba, AdamawaContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Mrs Lilian Madueke, Chief Operating Officer, Kaizen Academy (Nigeria) Ltd., says the role of company secretaries in the corporate governance framework is becoming increasingly important in driving compliance across all sectors of the Nigerian economy. Madueke made the observation in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
