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APC support group says Tinubu’ll do better than Obi, Atiku

On: January 14, 2023

By Femi Ogunshola A support group, Likeminds Initiative for Tinubu, says Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of All Progressives Congress(APC) is better qualified to lead Nigeria, than any other candidate in Feb. 25 presidential election. Mr Augustine Esiekpe, the National Coordinator, LikeMinds Initiative For Tinubu, said this at a strategic meeting toContinue Reading

Appeal court judgement excites House of Reps member, woos opponent

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 14, 2023

In: Politics

By Femi Ogunshola Rep. Tunji Olawuyi (APC-Kwara) has shown excitement over the judgement of Appeal Court which recognised him as the candidate of APC for the House of Representatives in the Feb. 25 general elections. Olawuyi is contesting to represent, Ekiti, Irepodun, Isin and Oke-Ero Federal Constituency of Kwara. TheContinue Reading

MNJTF Commander urges sustained action against terrorists in Lake Chad

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 14, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Force Commander, Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Maj.-Gen. Abdul-Khalifah Ibrahim, has called for sustained efforts to end the activities of terrorist groups in the Lake Chad Basin region. MNJTF Spokesman, Lt.-Col. Kamarudeen Adegoke, in a statement on Saturday, said Ibrahim made the call during aContinue Reading

Nigerian Army immortalises late Chief of Military Intelligence

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 13, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 13, 2023 (NAN) The Nigerian Army Intelligence Corps (NAIC) has immortalised late Chief of Military Intelligence, Brig.-Gen. Abdulrahman Kuliya by naming a 350-seater capacity Training Shed at the corps Headquarters in Abuja after him. The project was inaugurated on Friday by the ChiefContinue Reading

AFRDC 2023: Irabor tees off golf tournament in Abuja

By: isaac aregbesola

On: January 13, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor on Friday in Abuja, teed off golf kitty tournament to mark the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration. Irabor, represented by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, said the tournament was organised inContinue Reading

Cleric urges political parties, candidates to fulfil electoral promises

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 13, 2023

In: Politics

By Salisu Sani-Idris An Abuja-based Islamic Cleric, Imam Yahya Al-Yolawi has urged political parties and their flag bearers vying for various elective positions to fear Allah and fulfil their electoral promises if elected. Al-Yolawi, who is the Chief Iman of Nurul Yaqeen Jumma’at Mosque Life Camp, made the call whileContinue Reading

Former UK Prime Minister Blair condoles with AfDB President on mother’s death

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 13, 2023

In: General News

By Cecilia Ijuo Mr Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has condoled with the President, African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina over the death of his mother, Mrs Eunice Adesina. Blair in a condolence letter on behalf of himself and wife Cherie, which was addressed toContinue Reading

CSOs unveil scenarios for Nigeria’s future by 2060

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 13, 2023

In: General News

By Fabian Ekeruche A group of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has unveiled an initiative tagged Citizen Scenarios to 2060 (CS60) to provide a projection into Nigeria’s development that will lead to its centenary. The CS60 was unveiled at a virtual news conference monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading

Nigeria, Spain deepen partnership on gas development, investments

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 13, 2023

In: Oil & Gas

By Ella Anokam Nigeria and Spain have expressed commitment to deepen bilateral relationship and partnership in investments and development of Nigerian gas resources for global energy market. Chief Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources made this known on Thursday in Abuja when he received Spanish Foreign Minister, JoseContinue Reading

New third-party motor insurance premium will facilitate claims payment – Expert

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 13, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Ginika Okoye Dr Samuel Onyeka, an insurance consultant, has backed the upward review of the third-party motor insurance premium by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM). Onyeka, the Director, Transparent Protection Ltd. (TPL)/Gte, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), said that the review would help curb fake insurance and facilitate claims paymentContinue Reading

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