By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, May 30, 2023 The newly appointed Acting Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Caroline Adepoju, has promised to prioritize staff welfare and passport issuance. Adepoju therefore directed all passport offices nationwide to take necessary steps to ensure no Nigerian was subjected to any unnecessary delays or …

By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, May 30, 2023 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has directed the immediate freezing of all the State Government accounts and those of agencies domiciled in banks and other financial institutions in the country. Otti’s directive is contained in a statement issued in Umuahia on Tuesday by …

Super Eagles and Napoli of Italy striker Victor Osimhen has celebrated the conferment of National honour on him by the Nigerian Government. The 24-year-old soccer star was recognized and honoured with the Member of the Order of the Niger (MFR) award by the Federal Government of Nigeria over the weekend …

– Enobong Uwah, Ekerrete Udoh, Anietie Usen, two others get kick-start new Government. Following his inauguration as Governor of Akwa Ibom State on Monday May 29, Pst. Umo Eno has announced his first set of appointments to kickstart the administration. Pst. Eno, in a press statement signed by the Permanent …

By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, May 30, 2023 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia says he is prepared to tackle the N200 billion internal and external debts left behind by Okezie Ikpeazu’s administration. Otti said this on Tuesday during an interactive session with newsmen at the end of a three-hour closed-door meeting …

By Wandoo Sombo Abuja, May 30, 2023 The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Mr. Abubakar Atiku along with the party on Tuesday in Abuja, opened their case at the Presidential Election Petition Court, (PEPC) by tendering documents to support their petition. The News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) …

ABUJA, 30 MAY 2023 The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on Nigerians in the Diaspora to consider investing in Nigeria’s healthcare, agriculture, real estate, and other sectors. This appeal was made during a courtesy visit on Tuesday at the Commission’s headquarters, Abuja, by Labour …

By Nefishetu Yakubu/Mercy Obojeghren Benin, May 30, 2023 Fuel pump price is now between N400 and N500 in Edo and Delta, as long queues on Tuesday morning, resurfaced in the few filling stations opened for business. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the sudden hike in fuel pump …

By Joshua Oladipo Osogbo, May 30 , 2023 An Osun High Court on Tuesday in Osogbo, sentenced the owner of Hilton Hotels, Rahman Adedoyin, to death by hanging over the murder of Timothy Adegoke, a postgraduate student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). Delivering her judgment, Justice Adepele Ojo also sentenced …

By Wandoo Sombo Abuja, May 30, 2023 The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has admitted in evidence, documents tendered by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi in defence of his petition against President Bola Tinubu. The documents which were tendered on Tuesday in Abuja through the …

There was a mild drama at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano, on Monday, during the inauguration of Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf as the new Governor of the State, when miscreants suspected to be supporters of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) heckled the incumbent Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu …

Less than 24 hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office as the 16th leader of Nigeria, PRNigeria reports that inter-agency rivalry among security agencies in the country may have reared its ugly head again. The latest incident involved the Department of State Security Services, DSS, and the Economic and …

… To employ 5,000 teachers  Borno State will, this year, commence afternoon primary and secondary education system to address problems of congestion and increase enrollment of out-of-school children. The state governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, announced this on Monday in Maiduguri during his inauguration speech after taking an oath of …

*Social Media Influencer says Osinbajo’s Spokesperson is an astute professional The national honour (Officer of the Order of the Niger, OON) conferred on Mr. Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity in the Office of the Vice President, is a well-deserved honour and reward …

  The Homebuyer Seminar, which was held in Newark, New Jersey, United States of America (USA) on Saturday turned out to be hugely informative for all the participants especially as virtually all aspects of the homebuying process were painstakingly explained to them by the key speakers, Mr. Sam Adjangba and …

By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, May 2023 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has said that his administration plans to recruit at least 5,000 teachers to fill the shortage in primary and secondary schools. Otti made the disclosure in his inaugural speech, shortly after taking the Oath of Office and Allegiance at …

Konga, Nigeria’s leading composite e-commerce giant, has pledged huge savings and more importantly, same day delivery for shoppers in the second edition of the much-anticipated Mid-Year Shopping Festival. Widely regarded as the biggest discount sale in the first half of the year, Konga Mid-Year Shopping Festival kicks off formally on …

Abuja, 29 May 2023 The UK Government has congratulated Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shettima on their inauguration as President and Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. In a message to President Tinubu, His Majesty King Charles III said: “Dear Mr. President,  I would like to extend …

London, May 29, 2023 Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed new manager of English side Chelsea Football Club on a two-year deal. The former Tottenham Hotspur coach, who has been out of work since leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) last year, will take over from interim boss Frank Lampard. Lampard oversaw his …

 Barr. Mrs. Rauta Joshua Dakok has become the new Head of Service of Plateau State. Rauta Dakok (nee Makama) took over from Engr. Sunday Hyat who has retired from Service, having reached the retirement age and also served a four months’ extension granted him by the Governor. According to a …

  Foremost African carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, stole the show at the 2023 African Day Celebration held in New York, United States of America (USA), on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Organized by the African Consuls General Group in New York, the event had in attendance the Mayor of New York City, …

IATF2023 now set for 9-15 November 2023 The Egyptian capital city of Cairo has been announced as the new host of the third Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2023) which will now take place from 9 to 15 November 2023. The IATF2023 Advisory Council said in Cairo that the decision to change …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, May 29, 2023 The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has concluded plans to reopen its bureaus in four countries – United Kingdom, South Africa, Ethiopia and Cote d’ Ivoire. NAN Managing Director, Mr. Buki Ponle, disclosed this when he paid a courtesy call on the …

High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, founder of AIT/Ray Power radio has died. His demise, on May 29, 2023, is contained in a statement by his son, Raymond Dokpesi (Jnr.). Full text of the statement reads:  It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of High Chief …

The Wesley Girls Senior Secondary School, Yaba, which falls under Education District IV of Lagos State, will be representing Nigeria at the 2023 Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) competition in Sweden. The competition brings together the world’s brightest young scientists to encourage their continued interest in water-related issues. A statement …