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Magashi unveils roads, other projects in NDA

On: April 1, 2023

By Sani Idris The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.- Gen. Bashir Magashi, on Friday, inaugurated multiple projects at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, in a bid to enhance the training of cadets. The projects inaugurated included roads in honour of war heroes and the NDA-NAF Base Link Road andContinue Reading

Ooni calls for peace in Ile-Ife

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: April 1, 2023

In: General News

By Dorcas Elusogbon Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has called for peace and orderliness in the ancient city of Ile-Ife and its environs. Ooni, who spoke through his Second-in-Command, Obalufe of Ifeland, Oba Idowu Adediwura, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading

Ganduje still in charge, KNSG tells governor-elect

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: April 1, 2023

In: General News

By Aminu Garko The Kano State Government on Friday said Gov. Abdulhahi Ganduje is still in charge of the administration of the state. The government also advised the Governor-elect, Abba Kabir-Yusuf, to restraint himself from issuing official pronouncements in form of public advisory in order not to cause unnecessary confusionContinue Reading

Rep Abdulraheem joins race for Speaker

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 1, 2023

In: Politics

By Femi Ogunshola Rep. Abdulraheem Olawuyi (APC-Kwara) has joined the race for the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 10th National Assembly. Olawuyi, who is representing Ekiti, Isin, Irepodun and Oke-ero Federal Constituency of Kwara, confirmed that he would officially declare his intention on April 4, in Abuja.Continue Reading

NBC slams N5m penalty on Channels Television for breaking broadcast code

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 31, 2023

In: Metro

By Emmanuel Mogbede The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has slammed a fine of N5 million on Channels Television for breaking the broadcasting law in a programme with Dr Datti Baba-Ahmed, Labour Party Vice Presidential candidate. This is contained in a letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of the televisionContinue Reading

Kogi: Accord party’s candidate pledges support for APC Senator-elect

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 31, 2023

In: Politics

By Stephen Adeleye Dr Deola Eseyin, Kogi West Senatorial Candidate of the Accord party (AP) in the 2023 National Assembly election, has assured the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator-elect, Mr Sunday Karimi, of his total support for the benefit of the zone. Eseyin gave the assurance in a letter, tagged:Continue Reading

Timipre Sylva resigns as minister of state for petroleum resources

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 31, 2023

In: Oil & Gas

By Ella Anokam The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva has resigned from office. Information obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Abuja on Friday from unconfirmed sources, said the minister has submitted his resignation letter to President Muhammadu Buhari. According to the sources, Sylva hasContinue Reading

Unlock $22bn AfCFTA opportunities from gender perspective – Expert

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 31, 2023

In: General News

By Oluwafunke Ishola Mrs Tokunbo Chiedu, the Chief Executive Officer, Compass Global, says women entrepreneurs need to maximise their profitability and competitiveness to unlock the $22 billion opportunity in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Chiedu said this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. She said that aContinue Reading

Group celebrates President-elect’s 71st birthday with orphans

By: isaac aregbesola

On: March 31, 2023

In: General News

Birthday By Femi Ogunshola A Group, Asiwaju Project Beyond 2023, FCT Chapter, on Friday celebrated the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu’s 71st birthday with orphanage and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Abuja. Barr Rilwan Okpanachi, Director-General of the group, led other members to visit the orphanage, Halal Children Home and theContinue Reading

Lions Club launches N3.5bn appeal fund for eye care, cancer centre

By: isaac aregbesola

On: March 31, 2023

In: General News

By Justina Auta Lions Clubs International, Multiple District 404, Nigeria, has launched an appeal fund for the construction of eye care hospital, diabetes and cancer research centre, worth N3,500,000 in Abuja. The Project Director, Dr. Lanre Adebayo, in a statement, said the project would address the gap in health careContinue Reading

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