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AFRDC 2023: Irabor tees off golf tournament in Abuja

On: January 13, 2023

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

Abia doctors threaten to shut down health sector over unpaid salary arrears

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 13, 2023

In: General News

By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has threatened to shut down the entire health sector of Abia over unpaid salary arrears. Dr Isaiah Abali, the Chairman of NMA, in Abia, made this known during a protest organised by the association at the Government House on Thursday in Umuahia.Continue Reading

250 players for 2nd South South Female Cricket League

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 13, 2023

In: Sports

By Ijeoma Okigbo No fewer than 250 players are expected to participate in the forthcoming second edition of the South South Female Cricket League. Theophilus Ibodeme, Regional Development Officer (RDO) South South of the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF), said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading

NASS sends business facilitation bill to Buhari for assent

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 13, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Lucy Ogalue The Clerk to the 9th National Assembly has transmitted the new Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provision) Bill 2022, also known as the Omnibus Bill to President Muhammadu Buhari for his assent. The Special Adviser to the President on Ease of Doing Business/ Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC),Continue Reading

Governorship: Okun stakeholders demand zoning to Western Kogi

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 13, 2023

In: Politics

By Emmanuel Oloniruha The people of Okunland in the Western Senatorial district of Kogi, have expressed strong desire to produce the next governor of the state in the November 2023 governorship election. The people under the aegis of Okun4Governor Strategy Committee, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja, readContinue Reading

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