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By Emmanuel Oloniruha Uyo, June 13, 2021 State governors under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have pledged to provide the needed platform for the party to return to power at the federal level in 2023. The Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum and Governor of Sokoto State, …

Isaiah Eka Uyo, June 13, 2021 The Police Command in Akwa Ibom said on Sunday that it repelled attack launched by suspected hoodlums on Ini Divisional station in Odoro Ikpe in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Odiko Macdon also said the command lost one of its …

… Excites marketers, farmers in North After months of speculations, Dangote Urea fertilizer is now finally on sales nationwide and it currently pushes out a minimum of 120 trucks per day across the country. Group Executive Director, (Strategy, Capital Projects & Portfolio Development), Dangote Industries Limited, Devakumar Edwin, revealed to …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s football team, EFCC FC on Sunday, 13 June, 2021 dramatically lost the 2021 FCT Aiteo Cup to NAF FC 3-1 on penalties at the Area 3 Sports Centre, Abuja. The entertaining encounter, which kicked-off a few minutes after 4pm, saw both sides missing …

…says Makinde’s govt reduced Oyo’s debt by over N7.4B in two years …’Ajimobi group made mockery of logic, data’ The Chief Press Secretary to Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, on Sunday, stated that the debt profile of the state has been reduced by as much as …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arrested Abayomi Kamaldeen Alaka (a.k.a Awise), leader of a deadly syndicate of juju scammers that operates from a shrine at Ashipa Town, near Abeokuta Ogun State. Awise’s arrest followed a petition by a victim, Bright Juliet who lost N250m to the syndicate …

turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 The Igangan massacre of hapless and harmless Yoruba citizens by suspected Fulani herdsmen and terrorists armed to the teeth has come but the vibrations may not go away for a long time to come. Although casualty figures vary from one report to another, I have it …

William Attah, Gombe Minister of Communication and the Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, has commissioned the multimillion naira NIPOST Shopping Complex in Gombe. Launching the 146 modern shops with restaurants and and other facilities, the Minister said the edifice is an indication that the transformation of the Nigeria Postal Service …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, June 13, 2021 A U.S.-based political group, Nigerian-American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC), has presented an eight-point agenda to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) on areas its members can contribute to nation building. Dr Veronica Ufoegbune, Chair, NAPAC California, made the presentation at a webinar …

By Georgina Adegbie Abuja, June 12, 2021 Kabiru Adeyemi, the Head Coach of EFCC Football Club of Abuja, says he is confident his team will retain the FCT Aiteo Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that EFCC FC who have qualified for Sunday’s final match of the 2021 …

By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, June 12, 2021 The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) says it suspended its planned June 12 protest in the national interest and to ensure that there will be no breakdown of law and order. The National Public Relations Officer (PRO), Mr Victor Ezenagu, said this …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, June 13, 2021 Some Nigerian-American leaders of US-based organisations have called on Nigerian leaders to adopt best practices in democracy to govern the country. The officials gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York. The officials, who …

This year’s Beacon of Information and Communication Technology (BoICT) awards/lecture series scheduled for July 24, will be exploring 5G as a new frontier for superior service delivery in the telecommunications space. Now in its 12th year, the BoICT Distinguished Lecture Series is widely regarded as the most prestigious annual event …

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Saturday led a delegation of the Senate to the military hospital in Kaduna to show empathy for the Wounded In Action(WIAs) personnel who were brought there from the various theaters of operation. Other members of the delegation were the Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi, …

The Bayelsa Government on Saturday, said its ban on open grazing backed by law has come to stay despite reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has reinstated grazing routes across the country. The State’s Governor, Duoye Diri, in a broadcast to commemorate the 2021 Democracy Day, monitored in Yenagoa, insisted that …

Abuja, June 12, 2021: A cross section of stakeholders across the globe have canvassed more inclusion and participation of Nigerians in the Diaspora in the democratic process in Nigeria. This was a major highlight of a two-hour webinar facilitated on Saturday by Nigeria-American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC) and Nigerian Think-Thank …

Sen. Ita Enang, Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Niger Delta Affairs, has charged all political leaders across the country to sink their differences and ensure peace is restored in all states and the country. Enang said this in his chat with newsmen to mark the 22nd Democracy …

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum has led his administration to the delivery of 556 projects in two years, Commissioner for Information, Babakura Abba Jato announced on Saturday. The Commissioner made the announcement in his evidence-based presentation at a ceremony to mark Democracy Day, which was attended by Governor …

I wish all Nigerians a happy Democracy Day filled with true reflections on the roles each and every one of us can play to promote and abide by democratic principles. We should evolve to the highest level of patriotism and belief in the ideals of a truly democratic, united and …

The Nigerian Consulate General in New York, United States of America (US) will, on Saturday, June 19, 2021, hold a Remembrance Ceremony to honor the memory of Nigerians within its jurisdiction who died from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The program, which starts at 12:00 PM (EST) will hold on the …

By Moses Omorogieva, Lagos/George Odok, Calabar June 12, 2021 A detachment of policemen on Saturday dispersed June 12 protesters from the Gani Fawehinmi Park, Ojota, Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the police had stationed their patrol vehicles on the Ikorodu/Maryland Expressway, near the park, preventing …

SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF COMMEMORATION AND CELEBRATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY ON 12TH JUNE, 2021 Fellow Nigerians, I join you all today to commemorate and celebrate our Democracy Day. It is a …

Fellow citizens, It has been two years since we took the oath of office, following the overwhelming mandate you, the good people of Borno State, entrusted in us during the 2019 democratic transition. In these two years, we have together, witnessed continued turbulence even though in the midst of shared …

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja says the contentious issue of restructuring, true federalism or devolution of powers remains a constitutional matter, with which only the National Assembly can deal, reiterating his position on devolving more power to the people. President Buhari received members of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) …

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his giant strides in the Niger Delta which is making a huge impact on the people of the area. The Minister made this known on Friday while speaking at a ceremony to mark the …