Africa

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that his administration would ensure ‘environmental justice’ for sustainable growth and development of the country. The President, who was represented by Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, stated this on Friday at the Gala Night to celebrate the World Environment Day 2015, which held at the Banquet …

The management team of the American University of Nigeria, AUN, was at the neighboring Federal Medical Centre, Yola, Friday, June 5, to sympathize with the victims of the bomb blast on Thursday at Jimeta Modern Market, and their families. A consignment containing different types of medicines, including antibiotics, was donated …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for his shuttle diplomacy aimed at forging a stronger regional front against the Boko Haram insurgency, saying the President should be praised rather than pilloried for his efforts. ”Boko Haram, which started off as a Nigerian problem, has now assumed …

Some 175 people have died in a fire at a petrol station in Ghana’s capital, Accra, officials say. The fire on Wednesday night started as people in the city were trying to cope with two days of heavy rain, which has left many homeless and without power. The flooding hampered …

13TH CONVOCATION ADDRESS BY PROFESSOR J.A. KAYODE MAKINDE PRESIDENT/VICE-CHANCELLOR, BABCOCK UNIVERSITY THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT “Just remember – when you think all is lost, the future remains.” – Bob Goddard Your Excellencies, Your Royal Majesties with special mention of the Olofin of Ilishan, The Chancellor & Chairman, Board of Trustees, …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 46 year old man for inserting 225 grammes of cocaine in his anus. He was to board an Air France flight to Paris at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos when he tested positive for narcotics. Two other suspects …

The ongoing onslaught against criminal gangs in the country received a boost yesterday, with the arraignment of 129 suspects, for offences ranging from Kidnapping, Cultism, Murder and Armed Robbery at the Chief Magistrate, Special Grade “F” Court in Benin. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, made this known, …

The Lagos State Government on Thursday stated that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode did not at any time direct the stoppage of arrests of contravened vehicles and motorists by officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Habib …

The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio- cultural organisation , Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has warned that ” another Ojukwu will go to war ” if former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, whom it described as an illustrious Igbo son was prosecuted as being demanded by Amnesty International, …

The Federal Government under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged its commitment to playing more proactive and effective roles in the affairs of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC. Speaking in Vienna, Austria at the ongoing OPEC International Seminar, Head of Nigeria’s Delegation to the 167th …

On the heels of the ever-growing interest by potential investors in support of the programmes of the governor Obiano administration in Anambra State, Wife of the governor, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano has urged potential investors especially wealthy Anambra indegenes to emulate the example of the proprietor of Awka Wonderland and …

The Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rivers State chapter, Prince Felix Obuah, has expressed grave concern over the deplorable condition of the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt and liaison offices in Abuja, Lagos and other places, following monumental looting and outright mismanagement of resources and facilities by the out-gone …

NEDU MARK, Yenagoa The Ijaw ethnic group under the auspices of Ijaw National Congress, INC has said that the current structure of the Nigerian state under President Muhammadu Buhari of All Progressives Congress, APC, is lopsided in favour of the majority ethnic nationalities. The group also said that the development …

The House of Representatives has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for the bold step taken in the extradition case involving senator-elect, Buruji Kashamu who is wanted in the United States of America on charges bordering on drug trafficking. The letter of commendation which was signed by the …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is to hold a crucial meeting with all its Senators-elect and House of Representatives; members-elect on Thursday, June 4, at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by is National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party explained …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) is to hold a crucial meeting with all its Senators-elect and House of Representatives; members-elect on Thursday, June 4, at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by is National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party explained …

Six staff of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, implicated in an N8billion defaced and mutilated currency recycling scam, were today remanded in prison custody following their arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before Justice N. Ayo Emmanuel of a Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo …

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, wrote to the leadership of the Senate, asking for permission to appoint 15 Special Advisers. This is the President’s first official communication with the Senate since he was sworn-in as Nigeria’s 15th Commander-in-Chief last Friday. The letter was addressed to the Senate President, David Mark, …

The Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Chief Nyesom E. Wike, has warned all banks and financial institutions against giving loans to Local Governments, Ministries and Parastatals without his express approval in writing. A statement by Sir Opunabo Inko-Tariah,Monday, said that “Consequently, any institution that floats this order does so …

The Governor of Ekiti State Mr Ayo Fayose has written to President Muhammadu Buhari to be given the privilege to nominate a competent candidate to fill the Ekiti slot in the Federal Executive Council. In a letter he personally signed dated 31st May 2015 Fayose said that if the request …

Nigerian online publishers have hailed the appointments of Femi Adesina and Garba Shehu as the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity and Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari. The publishers, on the platform of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), also applauded the appointment …

A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Francis Amadiegwu, has said that Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu as Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, would perfectly complement the efforts of President Muhammadu Buhari to effect rapid, positive change in the country. Hon. Amadiegwu, who spoke with Global Patriot …

President Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed his condolences to the governor and people of Anambra State, over the gruesome incident that took place on Sunday, in which 60 people lost their lives when a petrol tanker crashed into a busy bus station in Onitsha. In a statement by Malam Garba Shehu, …

  President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu as Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF. The announcement of the appointment is expected any time from now. Dr. Onu, from Ebonyi state, replaces Anyim Pius Anyim, also from Ebonyi state, who was until the end …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that with the level of the looting of furniture, facilities and cars in Government House, Port Harcourt by the immediate past Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, it may take three months before he starts operating from the Government House. This is even as the …