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By Yahaya Isah Abuja, Dec. 22, 2023 The Federal Government has declared Monday, 25, Tuesday, 26 and Jan. 1, 2024, as public holidays to mark Christmas and new year celebrations. This is contained in a statement by the Director overseeing the office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Mr …

By Wandoo Sombo Abuja, Dec. 22, 2022 No fewer than six elders in Rivers have dragged President Bola Tinubu and others to the Federal High Court, Abuja, for allegedly compelling Gov. Siminilaya Fubara to sign what they describe as an unconstitutional agreement. The plaintiffs, in the process sighted by the …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Dec. 22, 2023 The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday appealed for nearly 2 billion dollars to provide lifesaving assistance to more than 24 million boys and girls across West and Central Africa in 2024. It projected that 46.7 million children in the region would …

It is without any doubt that some of those in charge aren’t necessarily competent and working in everyone’s best interests. For this reason, we must think before we follow, because power isn’t greatness, but greatness will always find its power. In leadership, leaders are expected to visualize, inspire, instigate, and …

By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, Dec. 22, 2023 The Abia Police Command says it arrested at least 60 persons for alleged crimes, ranging from murder to armed robbery, kidnapping and vandalism of government property. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, disclosed this on Friday, while briefing newsmen on the command’s …

Former Presidential aide and seasoned journalist, Laolu Akande, has become a TV host as he made his debut on a groundbreaking TV political programme, called “Inside Sources” on Channels TV, Friday, December 22, 2023. Viewers can watch the programme exclusively on Channels Television station every Friday at 9:00 am. Former …

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Dec. 22, 2023 The Air Force Council (AFC) has approved the promotion of the Director, Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Edward Gabkwet, and 38 other senior officers to the ranks of Air Vice Marshal (AVM) and Air Commodore. The Deputy Director, …

— NSML inducts 50 cadets for CoC training, examinations. – We are committed to industry capacity development – Jamoh. The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has signed a training agreement with the Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas, NLNG Ship Management Limited, NSML, to facilitate Certificate of Competency (CoC) examinations for …

For the fourth time since 2020, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State Government, on Thursday, approved free transportation for 630 families who intend to travel to their various states for the Christmas celebration as a way of cushioning the effect of the current hardship faced by citizens as a …

***Raise concern over brain drain, others The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities of Nigeria (COPSUN) has raised concern over the menace of brain drain in the country with a charge on the Federal Government to a declare the trend a matter of national concern deserving urgent solution. While calling …

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Dec. 22, 2023 The Army Council has approved the promotion of 122 senior officers to the ranks of Major General and Brigadier General. A statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said a total of 47 Brigadier Generals were promoted to the rank …

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Dec. 22, 2023 The Navy Board has approved the promotions of the Naval Spokesman, Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan and 29 other senior officers to the rank of Rear Admiral and 28 Captains to the rank of Commodore. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Information, …

By Ebere Agozie Abuja, Dec. 22, 2023 The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu state. Justice Mohammed Garba, who delivered the lead judgement described as mere allegation the statement that Mbah did not possess the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) certificate, which is …

By Deborah Coker Ohordua (Edo), Dec. 21, 2023 A former President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Peter Esele, has donated bags of rice to 265 vulnerable households in Ohordua community, Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo, to celebrate the Christmas. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports …

By Gabriel Agbeja Abuja, Dec. 21, 2023 Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, on Thursday released a list of new Directors for agencies in the ministry. A statement by Mr. Odutayo Oluseyi, the ministry’s Head of Public Relations and Public Affairs, indicated that Prof. Vincent Obi …

The Super Eagles of Nigeria concluded the year 2023 in the 42nd position in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released on Thursday, December 21, 2023. This ranking mirrors their position from the previous month, maintaining their status in the global football hierarchy. Published on FIFA’s official website, the year-end …

By Hamza Suleiman Maiduguri, Dec. 21, 2023 Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has lauded the Nigerian Army and other security agencies for improved security and prevailing peace in the state. Zulum stated this while unveiling the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Emblem Appeal Week, on Thursday in Maiduguri. Represented …

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko Ibadan, Dec. 21, 2023 Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has said that blessing same-sex marriage is against God’s law, teachings of the Church, the laws of the country and the cultural sensibilities of Nigerians. The Bishops stated this in a statement made available to the News …

By Florence Onuegbu Lagos, Dec. 21, 2023 President Bola Tinubu on Thursday arrived in Lagos from Abuja, ahead of the Christmas celebrations. Nigeria’s Presidential Jet NAF 001, which conveyed the President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at 03.55 p.m. local time. The News …

…Provides Digital Feedback Box to address complaints The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has been made aware of “alleged cases of collusion between some Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and Point-Of-Sale (PoS) operators affecting the availability of cash and disrupting the seamless circulation of the Naira.” In a statement by Sidi-Ali, …

…Achieves mechanical completion, flare start-up of Refinery’s Area 5 Plant The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has fulfilled its pledge of achieving the mechanical completion of rehabilitation work on Area 5 Plant of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC). Rehabilitation work has been ongoing at the Refinery for over two …

In the last one and a half decades, Rabiu Kwankwaso has been the most charismatic politician out of Kano after the passing of Abubakar Rimi. Kwankwaso is not just charismatic; he is consequential, with a cult-like following that responds twice, even when he calls once. He is facing yet another …

  By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, Dec. 21, 2023 The Debt Management Office (DMO), says there was a sharp increase in Nigeria’s total domestic debt stock between December 2022 and June. The DMO in a statement clarifying the country’s domestic debt stock on Thursday, said the inclusion of N22.719 trillion securitised …

By Ebere Agozie Abuja, Dec. 21,2023 The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved judgment in the appeal filed by the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) seeking to affirm its candidate, Abba Yusuf, as governor of Kano. Justice John Okoro who led the five-member panel of justices reserved the judgment after counsels involved …

…Urges returning Imo people to savour the beauty of State Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has admonished Christians all over the world and Imo State in particular, to make love for God and mankind the core reason for the celebration of the coming of Jesus Christ – Christmas. He …