Kano APC chieftain, Dr Ilyasu Kwankwaso A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC)) in Kano, Dr. Illyasu Musa Kwankwaso has urged members of the National Assembly from the northern extraction to shun rancour and brewing disunity among themselves occasioned by the alleged budget padding saga in the Senate. …
Read More »Soludo, an embodiment of aspirations, prayers of Anambra people – APGA
Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo The National Chairman, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sly Ezeokenwa has described the two-year administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo as a significant chapter in the annals of Anambra’s journey towards achieving a livable and prosperous state. The APCGA Chairman described Soludo as a veritable angel …
Read More »SSANU, NASU begin strike, ground varsities
SSANU, NASU Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union have begun a nationwide strike today (Monday) over alleged unfair treatment and disparity in the payment of salaries by the Federal Government. Last Monday, the unions threatened to shut down hostels and power supply …
Read More »MoU with UK firm on rail project not binding – FG
Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali The Federal Government has provided clarifications regarding the recent Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Transportation and MPH Rail Development Limited, a construction firm from the United Kingdom. According to the government, the agreement is not considered binding. This follows recent reports stating that …
Read More »‘Cowardly Offenders’ — Tinubu Vows Killers Of Soldiers In Delta Will Not Go Unpunished
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has vowed that the killers of 16 Nigerian soldiers who were ambushed during a rescue mission in Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, will not go unpunished. In a personal statement on Sunday, Tinubu expressed grief over the “needless …
Read More »How 15 military personnel were killed in Delta — DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has explained how two majors, one Captain and 12 soldiers were killed during a communal clash in Delta State. The DHQ said they personnel were killed after responding to a distress call during a clash between Okuama and Okoloba communities in Delta State on Thursday. A statement …
Read More »Hardship: Lagos council rolls out palliatives for vulnerable residents
David Odunmbaku, Ojodu LCDA Chairman The Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State has distributed 2,500 bags of rice to vulnerable residents in the council to cushion the effect of hardship in the land. Chairman of the council, David Odunmbaku, disclosed this while giving account of his stewardship …
Read More »DMO speaks on Chapel Hill Denham, Nigeria’s $1bn Eurobond deal
the Director-General of the DMO, Patience Oniha The Debt Management Office (DMO) has dismissed a report that Chapel Hill Denham, a company linked to the Minister of Finance, Mr Wale Edun has been appointed as one of the Transaction Advisers for a potential one billion dollars Eurobond. While dismissing …
Read More »School attacks: Bandits demand N1bn for 287 pupils, issue March 27 deadline
Gift Habib, Solomon Odeniyi and Israel Bulus • Kidnappers called on Tuesday, gave us 20 days to raise ransom, says community leader • Hostages held in difficult location, used as human shield to prevent bombardment – DHQ The gunmen, who kidnapped 287 students and teachers from the LEA Primary School …
Read More »Aftermath Of Fire Incident At Chisco, Otti Orders All Commercial Facilities To Install Extinguishers
The Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has directed that every business facility in the state to install fire extinguishers to prevent the incessant fire outbreak being experienced in the state lately. Over the last few days, there has been numerous fire incidents in Aba and environs. overlay-clevercloseLogo Advertisement The …
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