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By David Adeoye Ibadan, Dec. 29, 2023 Four Governors from the South-West zone, on Friday, paid a condolence visit to the family of the former of Ondo State, Chief Oluwarotimi Akeredolu who died on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governors included: Ademola Adeleke (Osun); Dapo …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 29, 2023 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for global unity to make 2024 a year for “building trust and hope” following the immense suffering, violence, and climate chaos that characterized 2023. Guterres, in his New Year message released on Friday said, humanity …

In what has been termed the crowning glory of a successful year, leading financial institution – Fidelity Bank Plc – has been recognized for its devotion to providing exceptional customer experience. According to the recently issued KPMG 2023 West Africa Banking Industry Customer Experience Survey, the bank recorded a marked …

OSOGBO- 29/12/2024 Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has signed the budget 2024 bill into law with a promise to ensure full implementation for the benefit of the state and her people. The total approved budget is Two Hundred and Seventy Three Billion, Nine Hundred and Eight Million, Nine Hundred …

Lagos, Friday, December 29, 2023: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has expressed deep concern over the poor level of funding in the Federal Government’s 2024 budget for the implementation of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and FOI-related activities by public institutions, saying the situation signals the Government’s lack of commitment …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 27, 2023 UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has urged the world to prepare for the next pandemic and act on lessons learned from COVID-19. Guterres said this in a message on Wednesday to mark the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness The International Day of …

President Bola Tinubu has said that democracy must be progressive and inclusive with a primary focus on pragmatically addressing poverty through the provision of job opportunities for youths and quality education for all Nigerian children. Receiving members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC), on …

Sportswear giant, Nike, has revealed the official kits for the Super Eagles ahead of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The home jersey boasts Nigeria’s signature green and white colors, while the away jersey features a white background with a touch of green. The new kits are inspired by …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Dec. 29, 2023 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promoted 5,196 members of its staff nationwide. The commission disclosed this in its daily bulletin issued by the Director of Publicity and Voter Education, Mrs. Adenike Tadese, on Thursday in Abuja. Tadese said that the promotion …

  I feel for Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, who returned to Port Harcourt from Abuja waving the Olive Branch after what sounds like a strange deal brokered by the Presidency. My mind keeps racing back to the Treaty of Versailles. At the end of the First World War, Germany …

By Ismail Abdulaziz Lagos, Dec. 28, 2023 Nigerian footballer Asisat Oshoala on Thursday presented her award to President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Asisat has won African Women Footballer of the Year, an annual award for Africa’s best …

By Lucy Ogalue Abuja, Dec. 28, 2023 The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has extended the deadline for the commencement of penalties against companies that failed to file annual returns, from Jan. 1 2024 to April 1, 2024. A statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by the commission’s Director of Press, …

The Nigerian Army decorates 47 newly promoted Major Generals in Abuja on Thursday (28/12/23) By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Dec. 28, 2023 The Nigerian Army on Thursday, decorated 47 newly promoted senior officers with the rank of Major General, urging them to redouble efforts at addressing the nation’s security challenges. The …

… Warns against patronizing fraudsters The National Working Committee (NWC)of the Labour Party (LP) has approved the fees for the Purchase of Nomination and Expression of Interest forms, Timetable and Schedule of Activities for February 3rd, 2024 Bye Elections as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to …

By Ismail Abdulaziz Lagos, Dec. 28, 2023 Alhaji Abdul-Samad Rabiu, Chairman of the BUA Group, has said that the company would maintain its promise of selling cement at the price of N3,500 from January 2024. He said this while speaking with State House Correspondents after a visit to President Bola …

By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, Dec. 28, 2023 A Child rights advocacy group in Bayelsa, DO Foundation, on Thursday, kicked against the Dec. 26, traditional marriage between a 4-year-old ‘bride’ and a 54- year- old man at Akeddei community in Sagbama Local Government Area of the state. DO Foundation, in a …

By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Dec. 28, 2023 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday insisted that the 26 Rivers House of Assembly lawmakers who dumped the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC) were no longer members of the state legislature. PDP National Legal Adviser, Adeyemi Ajibade, SAN, told the …

“Subsidy on petrol will go, sparking initial higher prices and demand for higher public sector wages by union leaders who know the truth but prefer to play to the gallery. To tackle the scandalous difference between the official and black-market exchange rates, expect the new government to adjust the official …

Emir of Zazzau in Zaria, Kaduna State, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamali has extolled the benefits of The Alternative Bank (TAB) as a non-interest banking institution which propels economic growth through sustainable practices, responsible investment and financial decisions. In a keynote address during the inauguration of TAB’s first physical branch in …

Zenith Bank Plc has been named the “Best Bank for Digital Solutions in Nigeria” in the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2023, underscoring the bank’s pioneering and outstanding achievements in delivering cutting-edge digital financial solutions. Speaking on the recognition, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, said, …

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and presidential aspirant in the 2023 election, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim on Wednesday recommended “rapid security reform measures that would permanently arrest the unending waves of bloodletting at the local levels.” He was reacting to the Christmas Eve attack in some communities in Bokkos …

BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto. Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto state and Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko has donated ten million naira to the 66 abducted persons from the state who were recently rescued. Wamakko, who also donated a Hilux van to each …

By Ismail Abdulaziz Abuja, Dec. 27, 2023 President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Abuja described deceased Ondo State governor Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu as a “beloved brother, confidant and political soul mate’’. In a statement he issued personally, the president wrote that it was with a heavy heart that he was …

BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has,  in Sokoto, expressed optimism that the coming year, 2024 and beyond holds lots of prospects for Nigeria and Nigerians. Lagbaja, who spoke after commissioning a multi purpose hall built in his honour at the 8 …

Aiyedatiwa taking oath of office By Segun Giwa Akure, Dec. 27, 2023 The Chief Judge of Ondo State, Justice Olusegun Odusola on Wednesday evening swore in Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the 19th governor of the state. Aiyedatiwa, who was Acting Governor, assumed the position of Governor following the death of Gov. …