Labour Party (LP)’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere’s late leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, at his last meeting with him, gave him some words of advice that have left a lasting impression on him, and that remain a guiding principle in his life. …
Read More »Minimum wage: Abia Govt., Labour sign agreement to resolve discrepancies
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Feb. 14, 2025 The Abia Government and the organised labour, on Friday, signed an agreement to resolve discrepancies in the implementation of the new National Minimum Wage. In a speech at the brief event held at the Government House, Umuahia, Gov. Alex Otti said the agreement …
Read More »Tributes pour in for Adebanjo; His life full of unwavering convictions – children
By Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, Feb. 14, 2025 Chief Bode George, Sen. Gbenga Daniel, and Mr. Akin Osuntokun were among the early mourners at the Lagos residence of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, who passed away on Friday. The leaders, in separate interviews, spoke to newsmen …
Read More »No recruitment is currently ongoing – NIS warns
By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Feb. 14, 2025 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned the public against fraudulent recruitment advertisements, stating that no recruitment exercise was currently ongoing. A statement by the NIS Spokesman, Akinsola Akinlabi on Friday in Abuja said that all recruitment exercises were conducted in a transparent, …
Read More »Disregard falsehoods peddled by Binance’s Gambaryan against government officials – FG
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, Feb. 14, 2025 The Federal Government has called on citizens to disregard the falsehood peddled by Mr. Tigran Gambaryan, an American personnel of Binance. This is contained in a statement signed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris on Friday in Abuja. …
Read More »Tinubu arrives in Ethiopia for AU summit
By Salif Atojoko Abuja, Feb. 14, 2025 President Bola Tinubu arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Thursday night to participate in the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government. The President was received at the airport by Eshetu Legesse, the Ethiopian …
Read More »Chevron Nigeria Limited reaffirms commitment to transparent recruitment process
Lagos, Nigeria February 13, 2025 Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and CNL Joint Venture has dismissed as misleading and unfounded in its entirety, a publication by an online media platform which alleged that a CNL employee was involved in derailing the employment …
Read More »Valentine’s Day is about love, service to humanity – Obi
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has described Valentine’s Day as a time for love and service to humanity. He made this remark during his visit to the Daughters of Divine Love in Enugu as part of his Valentine’s …
Read More »CBN assures public of Keystone Bank’s stability following forfeiture order by court
Following the court order that the shares of Keystone Bank Limited previously held by the shareholders be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured the public that the Bank remains safe, sound, and fully operational. A statement by Hakama Sidi Ali (Mrs.), …
Read More »BUA Cement donates 35 million Naira drugs, other items to Sokoto hospitals
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto In continuation of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, BUA Cement has donated drugs and other medical consumables to 16 hospitals in Sokoto State. The drugs worth over 35 million naira were handed over to representatives of each of the 16 benefitting communities. Addressing the …
Read More »Engage exiting members to enhance regional security, group urges ECOWAS
By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Feb. 13, 2025 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been urged not to close the door of further engagement against Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic that have decided to exit the sub-regional bloc. A consortium of civil society groups in West Africa, …
Read More »Partnership with Google will turn Nigeria to global tech hub – FG
By Stellamaris Ashinze Lagos, Feb. 13, 2025 The Federal Government on Thursday said its partnership with Google is set to transform Nigeria into a global technology hub. Mr. Inuwa Kashifu, the Director-General, National Information Technology Developmental Agency (NITDA) said this in a television interview monitored in Lagos. Kashifu said that …
Read More »Grid collapse: Engineering Consultant suggests Geometric Power model
An Abuja-based engineer and electricity consultant, Dike Ejike, has recommended the Geometric Power model of electricity development to tackle such issues as constant national grid collapse. The national grid collapsed for the second time this year and the 14th time in the last 12 months, though no reason has been …
Read More »Association roundtable to address International Cargo Tracking Note controversies
The Maritime Association of Nigeria (MARAN) says the controversies trailing the planned introduction of the International Cargo Tracking Note (ICTN) will be discussed at its roundabout on Feb. 27. Mr. Godfrey Bivbere, MARAN President disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Bivbere said that pertinent issues and controversies …
Read More »NCDMB describes as false, malicious, misleading, report of alleged N7.7 billion expenditure on consultancy
….Says it observes highest standards of accountability, transparency, due process in its operations The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has “firmly and unequivocally” described as “false, malicious, and misleading” a publication by Sahara Reporters on February 12, 2025, titled – EXCLUSIVE: NIGERIAN CONTENT BOARD NCDMB BOSS OGBE SPENDS …
Read More »Lagos City Marathon to honour Wigwe’s resilience
Herbert Wigwe with Special Athletes By Grace Alegba Lagos, Feb. 13, 2025 Access Bank Holdings says its 2025 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, scheduled for Feb. 15, will combine excitement with emotion to honour the memory of late Herbert Wigwe’s resilience. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that Wigwe, the …
Read More »EU hails Made-in-Abia leather craftsmanship
The European Union (EU) has commended the craftsmanship of Made-in-Abia leather products, reinforcing the state’s reputation as Nigeria’s leading hub for leather production. The Head of Cooperation of the Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Massimo De Luca, made this known during a one-day working visit …
Read More »With leaders like Obi, a better Nigeria is still possible – Bishop
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Nworie Chukwu, has described Mr. Peter Obi as a leader who understands Nigeria’s pressing needs and is well-equipped to address them. He asserted that despite the country’s current challenges, hope remains alive with individuals like Obi. Speaking through …
Read More »Yobe Govt., Moroccan varsity sign MoU to enhance education, research
By Nabilu Balarabe Damaturu, Feb 13, 2025 Yobe Government and Mohammed I University, Morocco, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance education and research in the state. This is contained in a statement by Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Gov Mai Mala Buni’s Director-General, Press and Media Affairs, in Damaturu …
Read More »Senate, Reps pass N54.9trn 2025 Appropriation Bill
By Kingsley Okoye/Ikenna Osuoha Abuja, Feb. 13, 2025 The upper chamber of the National Assembly, the Senate, on Thursday passed the N54.9 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this followed the adoption of the report of the Committee on Appropriations on the bill. The …
Read More »Delta Govt approves N275bn for execution of 76 projects across the state
By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, Feb. 13, 2025 Delta Government has approved over N275 billion for the execution of 76 projects spanning different sectors across the three senatorial districts of the state. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, who disclosed this to newsmen, said it …
Read More »Ribadu tells Canada: ‘Go to hell’ over denial of visa to Nigerian military chiefs
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Feb. 13, 2025 The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has lauded the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and heads of security and intelligence agencies for the renewed synergy aimed at tackling the nation’s security challenges. Ribadu gave the commendation at the maiden annual lecture …
Read More »Military recovers aircraft engines from crash sites, eliminates 88 terrorists – DHQ
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Feb. 13, 2025 The Defence Headquarters says troops have recovered two calibrated aircraft engines from a longtime unidentified aircraft crash site in the North East. It also said that 88 terrorists were eliminated within the last one week. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, …
Read More »Kidnapping: Police confirm jungle justice meted to 2 in Delta
By Edeki Igafe Warri(Delta), Feb. 13, 2025 The Police Command in Delta has confirmed the alleged jungle justice meted on two kidnap suspects in the state. The spokesman of the command, SP Bright Edafe gave the confirmation on Thursday in a WhatsApp terse message. “It is confirmed,” Edafe simply said. …
Read More »Cardoso urges greater backward integration in the telecom sector
ABUJA The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has renewed calls for deeper backward integration in the telecommunications sector, emphasising the need to localise key supply chains while expanding financial services to benefit ordinary Nigerians. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, during a …
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