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By Yahaya Isah Abuja, Oct. 4, 2023 The Federal Government on Wednesday announced a two-week timeline for the issuance of passports, saying the era when Nigerians waited for months to get their passports was over. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the timeline in Abuja while briefing newsmen on …

Being address at Nigeria’s FLAG RAISING AT THE BOWLING GREEN ARENA, New York on Monday, October 2, 2023, to celebrate Nigeria’s Independence, by Ambassador Lot Peter Egopija, Nigeria’s Consul General in New York, USA. Protocol: As we celebrate Nigeria at 63, we are full of gratitude to the Most High …

By Deborah Akpede Lagos, Oct. 3, 2023 The Police in Lagos have confirmed that the Afrobeat musician, Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley is currently in its custody in connection with the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known on Tuesday …

By Zubairu Idris/Abbas Bamalli Katsina, Oct. 4, 2023 The Police in Katsina State, has confirmed the kidnap of five female students of the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina by gunmen. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Abubakar Aliyu said that the terrorists invaded the residence of the students …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – OCTOBER 4, 2023: Polaris Bank is giving away millions of Naira in cash prizes and other rewards in its ongoing Save & Win promo. Several Nigerians have won in earlier held monthly draws with many more expected to win varying cash prizes ranging from N10,000 to N1million …

BY ANKELI EMMANUEL,Sokoto The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared his support for Child Rights Law (CRL) and the operationalization of family Courts in the State. “My assessment of the ‘Family Court Rules’ is that even though, am …

By Dorcas Elusogbon Ile-Ife (Osun), Oct. 3, 2023 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Chinese company to create employment opportunities for over 50,000 indigenes of the state. Ooni signed the MoU with China Overseas Energy Development Technology Ltd …

By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto Oct. 3, 2023 The Sokoto State Commission of Inquiry has approved the request of former Gov. Aminu Tambuwal and nine others for additional time to prepare their defence. The commission, at its resumed hearing on Tuesday in Sokoto summoned Tambuwal and other officials of his administration …

By Rukayat Adeyemi Lagos, Oct. 3, 2023 British International Investment (BII), a UK’s Development Finance Institution (DFI) has announced a 60 million dollars trade finance facility for Access Bank and five of its other Pan-African subsidiaries. The bank’ s Spokesman, Mr. Abdul Imoyo, said this in a statement on Tuesday …

By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Oct. 3, 2023 The Debt Management Office (DMO) on Tuesday offered for subscription, Ijarah Sukuk valued at N150 billion. According to a statement by the DMO, the Sukuk is issued by Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) Roads Sukuk Company PLC, on behalf of the Federal Government. …

By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, (Oct 3,2023 President Bola Tinubu has sought the Senate’s confirmation of three nominees for appointment as Ministers. Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter addressed to the President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio and read at plenary on Tuesday. Tinubu in the letter said: “In compliance with …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 3, 2023 New York City Mayor, Eric Adams on Monday hoisted Nigeria’s flag at Bowling Green Park in New York to mark the 63rd Independence Day Anniversary of Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adams hoisted the flag with the Consul …

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Oct. 3, 2023 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Monday said it neutralised several Boko Haram/Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in air strikes in the Tumbuns on the fringes of Lake Chad in Borno. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore …

The 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA78) may have come and gone but the debates and the representations by the global leaders continue to shape the path to commitments and development. In his opening remark, the UN Secretary-General said, “action is what the world needs”. That, indeed, …

Lagos, Nigeria, Monday, October 2, 2023: The Lagos and Kwara States governments as well as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) are drumming support for the 7th annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), scheduled for Thursday, October 5 at the Abuja …

Lagos, Nigeria: Sterling Financial Holdings Company is actively driving collaboration and partnerships with regulators, infrastructure providers, operators, and other financial services providers to bolster the security of the Nigerian consumer and improve the safety of the financial ecosystem. Olayinka Oni, Executive Director and Group Chief Operating Officer of Sterling Financial …

By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto Oct. 2, 2023 In a historic election held in Zurich, Switzerland recently, the Nigerian Youths in Diaspora (NYD) elected Bashiru Muhammad as its new President. The election marked a significant milestone as Muhammad became the first president from Northern Nigeria in the organisation’s history. This development …

BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto The 2023 Sokoto State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Saidu Umar has rejected the ruling of the Tribunal that upheld the election of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governor, Ahmed Aliyu.  Reacting to the Tribunal verdict, the PDP candidate, Saidu …

By Sunday John, Lafia/Rotimi Ijikanmi, Abuja Oct. 2, 2023 The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lafia on Monday nullified the election of Gov. Abdullahi Sule of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a split decision. In Sule’s place, the tribunal declared Mr. David Ombugadu of the Peoples Democratic Party …

Head Coach Jose Santos Peseiro has recalled defenders Kenneth Omeruo and Bright Osayi-Samuel, as well as midfielder Alex Iwobi and forward Terem Moffi to the Super Eagles’ squad for this month’s international friendly matches against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique in Portugal. The quartet were absent from the team that demolished …

The enemy is constantly at work in the mind, manifesting as fears, anxieties, sadness, and worries. One must learn to refuse to accept the deceptive claims of the adversary that someone is holding your fate. The opponent may tell you that someone is to blame for your shortcomings, but do …

By Ismail Abdulaziz Abuja, Oct. 2, 2023 The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have agreed to suspend the industrial action planned for Oct. 3 for 30 days. At the end of a five-hour closed door meeting, the Union leaders said that all the agreements have …

By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, Oct. 2, 2023 Abia Youth for Good Governance, a socio-political group, has cautioned politicians in Abia to desist from heating up the polity by promoting hatred through unfounded allegations against the state government. The President of the Group, Mr Chinenye Ukaegbu, gave the warning on Monday …

02 October 2023  Kayode Fayemi Politicians and scholars are calling for a review of the variant of democracy that is in vogue in Africa, where citizens don’t get rewarded with a better life and the electoral process becomes something like magic, such that it becomes easier to take a voyage …

Monday, 2 October, 2023 Where witches contend and exchange punches, mere men do not stand by to watch. But part of the job of a journalist is to see and report; sometimes he runs commentaries on bouts – not minding if the pugilists are gods or principalities. There is an …