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The journey to Kuriga in southern Kaduna, North-west Nigeria, did not start with the kidnap of 287 students last week. In the early 1990s a neighbouring town, Zango Kataf, was the boiling point. About a decade later, the beast of sectarian violence, which had reared its head in Kaduna, surfaced …

By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, March 15, 2024 The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been knocked out of the men’s football event of the 2023 African Games in Ghana after a 3-2 defeat by Senegal. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Flying Eagles took an early lead in …

President Bola Tinubu says his administration is deploying resources to critical sectors and areas with significant impact on the welfare of Nigerians, emphasizing that the nation’s treasury is sacrosanct and must not be abused. Speaking at a meeting with the Forum of State Chairmen of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) …

President Bola Tinubu has sent congratulations to former Supreme Court Justice Emmanuel Obioma Ogwuegbu on his 91st birthday today, March 16, 2024. President Tinubu, according to a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity), said “Justice Ogwuegbu’s illustrious career saw him swiftly rise through the ranks, spending …

L-R-, Mr Damilare Babalola the National Programme Manager EU-ACT, Sen. Victor Umeh, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs), Ms. Lucy Pearson, Country Director British Council Nigeria and Rep. Victor Obuzor the Chairman House Committee on Civil Societies and Development Matters at the two-day workshop organised by …

In a recent series of operations, the Nigerian Army has demonstrated its proactive stance against criminal activities, successfully thwarting a kidnap attempt and neutralizing insurgents in separate incidents across Kogi and Zamfara states. According to a statement released by Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, troops …

By Stellamaris Ashinze Lagos, March 15, 2024 MainOne, a Digital Infrastructure Service Provider, on Friday declared a force majeure, and explained  steps taken to restore internet connection to service providers. Mainone said in a statement on its website that it became necessary to declare a force majeure subsequent to testing …

President Bola Tinubu has expressed a deep sense of grief at the news of the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. The President, in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity) condoled with the family of …

By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, March 15, 2024 Pastor Chinedu Ezekwesili of The Everlasting Arms Parish (TEAP), Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Garki, Abuja, has called for restructuring of the country, to ensure speedy development. The Pastor, husband of ex-Minister, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, made the call on Friday at the …

An operative of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), SN Ifeanyi Chiwetalu, from Mgbagbu-Owa in Enugu State was said to have been murdered in cold blood  last week Friday by unknown persons said to be in military uniform while he was on official duty in Bida, Niger State. According …

Nigeria’s Debt Management Office (DMO) has reacted to reports that the country has hired a firm, Chapel Hill Denham Group, founded by Chief Wale Edu, its Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, to serve as one of the advisers for an Eurobond issue expected to take place before June …

A widespread internet outage has gripped several countries across Africa, causing major disruptions to online services and communication for millions of users. Reports of extensive outages emerged on Thursday, affecting nations including South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Benin, Ghana, and Burkina Faso. While services have since been largely restored …

By Ijendu Iheaka Umuahia, March 14, 2024 Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has advised Nigerian leaders to urgently device strategies to migrate from food deficit to food sufficiency to avert impending food crisis in the country Otti  gave the advice on Thursday at the National Root Crop Research Institute (NRCRI), …

The wife of Abia Governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, says increased public education and regular eye examination are key to solving the problem of glaucoma in the society. Otti said this on Thursday during an event organised by the State Government in commemoration of the 2024 World Glaucoma Week which will …

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro as Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). Dr. Otuaro, according to the statement that announced his appointment, “holds a PhD in Comparative Politics & Development Studies; an MSc in Public Administration, and a BSc in Education. “He …

Top officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Presidency, including cabinet members in the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, have been fingered as beneficiaries of the $6.2 million windfall allegedly shared with some Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) by former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. …

By Naomi Sharang/Kingsley Okoye Abuja Sen. Abdulaziz Yar’Adua (APC-Katsina) has  emerged  Chairman, Northern Senators’ Forum (NSF). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that he emerged after a meeting of the group in Abuja on Thursday. NAN also reports that Yar’Adua takes over from Sen. Abdul Ningi (PDP-Bauchi), who resigned …

President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors to set aside political differences and collaborate with the federal government to build the nation. Speaking during the breaking of Ramadan fast with governors at the State House in Abuja, on Thursday, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of transitioning from politics to …

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, March 14, 2024 The Northern Governors’ Forum said it has agreed to new options at a meeting with service chiefs to address the recent spate of kidnappings in the region. Chairman of the forum and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, made this known to newsmen …

By Nathan Nwakamma. Yenagoa, March 14, 2024 A Bayelsa State High Court sitting in Yenagoa on Thursday, resolved a legal dispute that threatened to stop the Oloibiri Museum and Research Centre at Otuabagi, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa. The Otuabagi and Otuogidi communities, where the first oil well in …

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Temitope Ilori as the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) for an initial term of four years. Dr. Ilori is a senior lecturer in the Department of Community Medicine at the University of Ibadan, and a …

By David Adeoye Ibadan, March 15, 2024 Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, announced the passage unto glory of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. The governor made this announcement in a statement on Thursday night, stating that Olubadan …

R-L Mr. Uba Waziri, Comptroller of Immigration, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Edo Command presenting a souvenir to Mr. Kevin Okunzuwa, Zonal Manager, News Agency of Nigeria, Benin when Okunzuwa led the staff of the Agency on a courtesy visit to the Command on Thursday in Benin By Usman Aliyu Benin, …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, March 14, 2024 dragged former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja for alleged N84billion money laundering offences,  alongside his nephew Ali Bello, Dauda Sulaiman and Abdulsalam Hudu. The EFCC is prosecuting the quartet on an amended 17-count charge of money laundering, …

By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, March 14,2024 Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu, has berated  calls for the  resignation of President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio, over “unfounded allegations” of N3.7trillon budget padding . Adaramodu, in a statement in Abuja on Thursday ,said  calls for resignation of …