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 …
Read More »Your hero led substandard governance in Oyo, Makinde’s aide replies Ajimobi group
…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 …
Read More »EFCC arrests juju scam kingpin, Alaka over N250m fraud
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 …
Read More »Igangan massacre: Who is to blame? By Bolanle Bolawole
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 …
Read More »Pantami commissions multimillion naira NIPOST shopping complex in Gombe
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 …
Read More »Democracy Day: U.S.-based group presents agenda to NIDCOM
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 …
Read More »EFCC FC coach says they have to lift FCT Aiteo Cup again
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 …
Read More »Why we suspended June 12 protest – NANS
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 …
Read More »Democracy Day: US-based Association officials charge Nigerian leaders on best practices
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 …
Read More »BoICT Lecture 2021 to explore 5G as new frontier for superior service delivery
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 …
Read More »Senate delegation visits military hospital to empathise with WIAs
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, …
Read More »Diri dares Buhari on open grazing, speaks on ‘discount deal’
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 …
Read More »June 12: Stakeholders canvass more Diaspora participation in democratic process
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 …
Read More »Democracy Day: Senator Enang counsels on peace
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 …
Read More »Borno: Zulum delivers 556 capital projects in two years
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 …
Read More »Nigeria Democracy Day Celebration: Prof. Wale Sulaiman’s Ten point Agenda on the Way Forward
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 …
Read More »Nigerian Consulate General, New York, USA holds Remembrance Ceremony for COVID-19 victims
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 …
Read More »Democracy: Police use teargas, bullets to disperse protesters in Lagos, Abuja, Calabar
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 …
Read More »We have done much but there’s still much more to be done – President Buhari
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 …
Read More »Borno’s journey in two years By Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum
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 …
Read More »I remain an unapologetic believer in power devolution – Buhari
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) …
Read More »Brass Products Terminal: Sylva hails Buhari’s impact in Niger Delta …Project will generate 6,000 jobs, says Kyari
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 …
Read More »Nigerian Military nabs top ISWAP informant who spies on troops movements for terrorists
The Nigerian troops have captured a notorious ISWAP Informant who leaked information on the movement of security personnel and commuters to terrorists. An intelligence officer told PRNigeria that the suspect, known as Goni Fandam, had been in the radar of security services since last year before he was eventually nabbed …
Read More »Maggi, set to unveil ‘O Setigo’
A key part of Southern Nigeria’s culture is their food. Flavor-rich traditional Igbo recipes made with readily available fresh ingredients and great MAGGI flavours which will be displayed in the brand’s new cooking show “O Setigo”, starting from June 12, 2021. ‘O Setigo’ is a MasterChef style competition bringing together …
Read More »Buhari appoints Ilelah as NBC Director-General Appointment
By Rotimi Ijikanmi Abuja, July 11, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mr Balarabe Ilelah, a veteran broadcaster as the Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed announced the appointment in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday. He said Mr …
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