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By Salisu Sani-Idris Abuja, Aug. 20, 2022 The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has extended the period within which all outstanding debts are to be paid from 24 hours to Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2022. The Director-General of NBC, Malam Balarabe Ilelah, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. …

  By Mohammed Tijjani Kaduna, Aug 19, 2022 The Kaduna State Government has said that troops of Operation Forest Sanity have foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued a father, his daughter and one other person in Chikun Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home …

  The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) of Nigeria has revoked the broadcast licences of 52 broadcast stations across the country, including   Africa Independent Television (AIT), Raypower FM, Silverbird TV and Rhythm FM, over alleged failure to renew their broadcast licences. Balarabe Shehu Ilelah, Director General of the NBC, who said …

Sending shockwaves through the main opposition party in Nigeria, Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, has announced his decision to dump the party and throw his weight behind Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP). In an appearance on …

By Francis Onyeukwu Awka, Aug.18, 2022 The Police Command in Anambra have arrested a four-man suspected syndicate comprising two males and two females who specialise in sex blackmail and extortion of money from their victims. DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) disclosed this in a statement issued to …

Following the weekend breakthrough, security forces have continued with clearance operations in identified bandit and terrorist enclaves around the state. From a recent operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government, troops of Operation Forest Sanity in the early hours of Tuesday carried out a raid, and rescue operations, in Kuriga …

 …Dangote pledges private sector support Chairman of Aliko Dangote Foundation and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has been named the pioneer Chair of the National End Malaria Council (NMEC), a body established by President Muhammadu Buhari to eliminate the scourge of malaria in the country. The National End Malaria Council …

By Sunday John Lafia, Aug. 16, 2022 The Police Command in Nasarawa State has confirmed the abduction of Yakubu Lawal, Nasarawa State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism by gunmen. DSP Ramhan Nansel, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in …

The historic 70th Anniversary celebration of the founding of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and 2022 Annual Convention of the global Church rounded off on Sunday, August 14, 2022, on a glorious note with an Ordination and Thanksgiving Service. The closing Service featured the award of prizes for …

By Loveth Ugwu Abuja, Aug. 15, 2022 The presidential candidate of Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has emerged the “Man of The Year” in the 2022 Leadership Excellence Awards. In a 14-day Leadership Excellence Awards voting by Nigerians both home and in the Diaspora via online platforms, monitored by the …

Multiple airstrikes by two Nigerian Air Force, NAF, fighter jets on Saturday killed scores of Boko Haram terrorists in Niger State. A notorious Boko Haram Commander, Aminu Duniya, is among those feared dead in the raid by the military fighter aircraft. The terrorists were neutralized after intelligence revealed that they …

The Presidential Candidate of Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has stated that it is time for the country to be rescued from the leadership failure which has continued to dwarf its growth and development over the years. Speaking on Saturday at Jamie Pajoel International Leadership Conference in Owerri, on Saturday, …

 By Mohammed  Tijjani Kaduna, Aug 13, 2022 The Kaduna State Government says troops of Operation Forest Sanity have killed scores of terrorists, recovered arms and seven motorcycles in Chickun Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, made the disclosure in …

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, received a thunderous ovation at the 70th Anniversary Celebration and 2022 Annual Convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on Friday, August 12, 2022. Mr. Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State was …

August 12, 2022 Atiku, Tambuwal and Wike Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has denied filing a suit against the Peoples Democratic Party, its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal. Speaking at the inauguration of House of Assembly Quarters in Port Harcourt, Wike said he was focused …

The Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has reiterated his commitment to building a productive nation anchored on youth development, saying that their youthful energy, skills and potentials were critical ingredients needed to move the nation from consumption to production. Obi revealed this steadfast commitment in his …

Rivers State Governor and runner up in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has taken the party’s flagbearer, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the party, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and one of the other aspirants, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal to court. Wike wants to …

  Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi has said that it’s the Nigerian youths, when made productive, that will change this country and restore its squandered glory. Obi said that himself and his running mate, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmad, are in the Presidential race for the youths of …

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Aug. 11, 2022 The Defence Headquarters has announced the arrest of two additional suspects in connection with the June 5 attack on St Francis Catholic Church Owo in Ondo State. The Director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Jimmy Akpor, in a statement on Thursday said the suspects were …

By Yahaya Isah Abuja, Aug. 10, 2022 The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has eliminated a terrorists’ leader, Alhaji Shanono, and 18 of his foot soldiers in Kaduna State. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. …

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Aug. 10, 2022 The Defence Headquarters has given details of the suspects arrested in connection with the June 5 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church Owo in Ondo State. The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, had on Tuesday during a parley with media executives …

The retirement of the National Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Joseph Obayemi has been announced. Also announced by the General Overseer (G.O) of the RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, is that Pastor Johnson Odesola, has been relieved of his portfolio as Assistant General Overseer, Administration and …

…Deploys 10,000 booklets to newly launched Port Harcourt Passport Production Centre There is no shortage of booklets again for the production of passports in Nigeria, the Federal Government has revealed. This was made known by the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, at the commissioning of the Enhanced Passport Production …

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of blaming the South East region for insecurity in the country, which it said, amounts to blaming the victims. The apex sociocultural organisation of Ndigbo also said that injustices, including brazen marginalisation of the South East zone accounts for some of the …

All the abducted passengers in an Abuja-Kaduna train attacked early this year by terrorists would have regained their freedom if their abductors had not reneged on an agreement they had with the Federal Government, PRNigeria has exclusively gathered. The gruesome train attack, it would be recalled, took place on March …