By Chukwuemeka Opara  Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi says he has not granted permission for the use of Pa Ngele Oruta Stadium, Abakaliki, for the All Progressives Congress (APC) mega rally on Saturday. Umahi made this known at a media briefing after a meeting with heads of security agencies in Abakaliki on Friday, …

 By Suzzy Tolofari  The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), retired Col. Hameed Ali, has approved the redeployment of 70 Comptrollers to meet the challenges of fighting smuggling, revenue collection and trade facilitation. Ali announced this in a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer, Mr Joseph Attah, on Friday in Abuja. …

By Nathan Nwakamma  Perekeme Richard Kpodo, a former Security Adviser to ex-Gov. Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa, being tried for alleged rape at a Bayelsa High Court in Yenagoa, was on Friday denied bail. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Kpodo was, earlier on July 27, arraigned before a …

Niger State Governor, Alhaji  Abubakar Sani- Bello has said  that he has no plan to defect from All Progressives Congress, APC, to any other political party. The Governor made the clarification following the defection of some governors and members of the National Assembly to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. Governor …

BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI A group  called Southern Borno Movement for Rotation of Power, SBMRP,  has called for rotation of power in Borno come 2019 governorship election in the state. The Chairman, SBMRP,  Engineer  Ibrahim Usman  at a press briefing held at Barwee Hotels Maiduguri on Friday  said  that for …

By Uwumarogie Peter  The Gombe State Government has named a popular road and an estate after Alhaji Abubakar Hashidu, the First Executive Governor of the state. Gov. Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe, who named the road and estate on Friday in Gombe, said late Gov. Hashidu was a father to all. …

 In line with its commitment to reward productivity and also bolster efficiency within the organization, Ikeja Electric (IE), Nigeria’s leading electricity distribution company, has announced the promotion of 299 employees across various job grades in the business, while employing over 500 new staff in the last one year. According to …

This year’s Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses, focusing on how to face contemporary challenges with courage, holds in 34 different locations across Nigeria from August to December. The convention, which has as theme, “Be Courageous!” will be held almost every weekend from Friday, August 3, to Sunday, December 23. A statement signed by George …

By Peter Amine  Maj. Gen. Benson Akinroluyo on Friday assumed duty as the new General Officer Commanding, GOC, 3 Division, Nigeria Army, Rukuba, near Jos. Akinroluyo, who took over from Maj. Gen. Benjamin Ahanotu, in a brief speech at the handing over ceremony, promised to promote professionalism which had remained …

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in the July 14 election in Ekiti, Prof. Kolapo Olusola-Eleka late on Friday filed a 700-page petition before the Election Tribunal sitting in Ado Ekiti. The News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) reports that the candidate along with his running mate, Mr. …

By Stanley Nwanosike  The Enugu State Police Command on Thursday lauded its taekwondo team for winning a bronze medal at the 7th Inspector General of Police (IGP) Taekwondo Championship held in Lagos. The state’s Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Danmallam, gave the commendation at the Police Headquarters in Enugu while receiving …

By Peter Okolie  Twenty one states of the federation are to benefit from the N489 billion approved by the Senate to be refunded to states as funds spent on federal projects in their areas, according to a senator. Sen. Victor Umeh (APGA Anambra Central) disclosed this in an interview with …

By Diana Omueza  Mrs Nkechi Okoronkwo, Acting Editor-in-Chief, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has lauded the retiring Editor-in-Chief (EiC), Mr Yusuf Zango, for successfully piloting the affairs of the editorial department during the most difficult time. Okoronkwo, who gave the commendation at the send-off party held on Thursday in Abuja, urged staff members to emulate him by …

Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has again given reasons why he and other former members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Addressing youths, under the auspices of Kwara Agenda, who staged a solidarity rally round major roads in the …

The World Bank has indicated that it is willing to provide technical support to Nigeria in critical areas to facilitate the country’s economic growth and development. The Bank’s Vice President for African Region, Mr. Hafez Ghanem, who gave the indication in Abuja during a discussion with the Minister of Budget …

By Cecilia Ijuo  Sen. Abu Ibrahim(APC-Katsina) has said peace will be elusive in the Nigerian Senate until its President, Senator Bukola Saraki relinquishes the position. In an interview with newsmen on Thursday, Ibrahim commended Saraki for honourably leaving the All Progressives Congress(APC). However, he asked him to follow up with …

By Martins Odeh  The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),  Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has filed an appeal challenging the arrest warrant issued against him by the Federal High Court, Abuja. In the appeal, Yakubu is challenging the validity of the arrest warrant that was issued against him by the …

 Union Bank, one of Nigeria’s most trusted financial institutions, has announced its partnership with TEDxLagos for the upcoming TEDxLagos event scheduled for Saturday, August 18, 2018. This is part of the Bank’s efforts to leverage partnerships and initiatives that support and promote Nigeria’s development and growth. TEDx is a global …

By Ismaila Chafe  The Presidency on Thursday dismissed the claims by the Peoples Democratic Party that President Muhammadu Buhari is embarking on a 10-day leave in order to open the stage for illegal and unconstitutional actions by his administration. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on …

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday assured All Progressives Congress (APC) party supporters in Bauchi that his administration will continue to work hard to surpass its campaign promises for a better Nigeria. President Buhari, according to a statement by Femi Adesina,  his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity), also told supporters not to …

By Chukwuemeka Opara  The Ebonyi Government has advised political parties to seek alternative venues for their political rallies as such would no longer hold at the Ngele Oruta Stadium, Abakaliki due to the ongoing construction at the complex.. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) …

 Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi on Thursday visited the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, revealing that work on the Apapa corridor of the Lagos-Ibadan Rail project would commence next week.  Amaechi, who spoke to journalists after a strategic meeting with the Governor and his team at the Lagos …

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has assured the Senate President Dr Bukola Saraki and others who defected to the party recently that history will be kind to them for identifying with the people. Prince Secondus who spoke at the 81st National Executive Committee …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a Freedom of Information request to Brigadier-General Sule Kazaure, Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) asking him to use his good offices and leadership position to “urgently provide information on specific details and documents on the Exemption Certificate granted to …