The Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) said flood had killed 16 persons, destroyed 3,042 houses and several farmlands in the state. Alhaji Shehu Ningi, the Permanent Secretary (PS) of SEMA told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Bauchi that 11 out of the 20 local government areas of the state were …

The All Progressives Congress, APC in Ondo state through its Publicity Secretary Alex Kalejaye said it was taken aback over the fire incident at the state INEC office Kalejaye in the statement said “Although, fire incident could happen at any time, yet the party is more concerned that the unfortunate occurrence happened a few weeks …

By Onozure Dania – Lagos Lagos- The recent official presentation of certificate of Obaship to His Royal Majesty HRM Oba Muyideen Babatunde Balogun, the Onisolu of Solu-Alade Kingdom in Ibeju-Lekki Area of Lagos State has continued to raise questions amongst the ruling houses. A Lagos High Court, sitting at the TBS Annex, ordered the newly …

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has again appointed the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, as a member Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for Presidential Power Initiate. This is contained in a statement signed by Dr Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations …

Allegations of foul play to rig are balderdash — REC 5114 card readers card completely destroyed APC, Group calls for probe Dayo Johnson – Akure Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state today visited the state headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) gutted by fire and described the incident as unfortunate and shocking. The …

…Declare support for ex-Gov Dickson All the councillors of the 12 wards making up the Ekeremor Local Government Area have resolved to preserve the long standing agreement on the zoning of National Assembly offices between Sagbama and Ekeremor Local Government Areas. The Bayelsa West Senatorial District comprises Sagbama and Ekeremor Local Government Areas which also make …

The Sub-Sahara African finals of the Huawei Global ICT Competition, under the theme of “Connection, Glory, Future”, kicked off on 10 September with an online opening ceremony. It is believed to be the biggest event of its kind in Africa covering 14 countries and attracting over 50,000 students. Globally the Huawei ICT Competition 2019-2020 has …

Gov Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State Governor Mai-Mala Buni on Friday in Damaturu inaugurated the construction of 15 units of two-bedroom semi-detached houses for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. Buni noted that the project was sponsored by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) Joint Venture …

Bayelsa, private firm sign MoU to train young farmers Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has urged youths in the state to take advantage of his administration’s agricultural drive to develop themselves and the state. Governor Diri stated this on Thursday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CSS Integrated Farms Limited for …

By Chioma Onuegbu – Uyo The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria, PCN, has sealed a total of 439 pharmaceutical premises comprising 42 Pharmacies and 397 Patent Medicine Shops in Akwa Ibom state for various offences. The Registrar of PCN, Pharm. Elijah Mohammed who disclosed this during a press conference in Uyo on Friday explained that the …

PCN officials By Chioma Onuegbu – Uyo The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria, PCN, has sealed a total of 439 pharmaceutical premises comprising 42 Pharmacies and 397 Patent Medicine Shops in Akwa Ibom state for various offences. The Registrar of PCN, Pharm. Elijah Mohammed who disclosed this during a press conference in Uyo on Friday explained that …

By CHRIS AKHABUE As Edo state governorship election draws nearer, Edo State Commissioner for Minerals, Oil and Gas, Joseph Ikpea Wednesday resigned from the cabinet of the Edo State government and pledges  support for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. In the letter dated September 9 and addressed to the …

No fewer than 50 houses and properties worth millions of Naira have been submerged and destroyed by flood in Gallah ward of Agwara Local Government Area of Niger. The Member Representing Borgu-Agwara Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Alhaji Jafaru Mohammedi, made this known on Thursday after commiserating with the flood victims. Mohammedi, who was …

National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, The Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, Professor Mohammed Nasir Sambo, has reiterated the agency’s commitment to supporting the sustained efforts of the Federal Government to protect all Nigerians from the debilitating scourge of the COVID-19 Pandemic. He made the assertion while handing over a consignment of Personal …

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has expressed his administration’s commitment to the development of the education sector as the key to high-level human capital development needed for emancipation of the people. Bello made the pledge in his remarks on Thursday at the inauguration of the reconstructed 30-bed capacity Hajia Hauwau Bello Health Centre, a Security …

Right: Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Ehiedu, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Mr Olisa Ifejika, and the Commissioner for Works, Chief James Augoye, during the inaugural post EXCO meeting in Asaba. By Emma Amaize Mr Olisa Ifejika, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, who is …

President Muhammadu Buhari By Emmanuel Elebeke The Pan Yoruba Leadership Forum, Yoruba Ronu, has advised Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, to concentrate on fulfilling his campaign promises and stop indulging in self-adulation. The group was reacting to the recent retreat that President Muhammadu Buhari had with principal state officials in which he gave his administration pass mark. …

Minister of State for Transportation, Gbemisola Saraki By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja A committee for the disbursement of N10 billion palliatives approved for transportation sector operators by the federal government has been set up, Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemisola Saraki has said. Senator Saraki, who disclosed this on Thursday when the immediate past National …

…To review action in two weeks By Joseph Erunke – Abuja Striking resident doctors operating under the aegis of National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, Thursday evening, announced the suspension of their nationwide strike, which it commenced on 7th September 2020. A communique signed after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting by President of NARD …

ECOWAS The mission of a West African peacekeeping force in Guinea-Bissau has come to an end after eight years in the country. They were deployed by regional bloc Ecowas in 2012 following a military coup against Prime Minister Carlos Gomes Junior after a disputed presidential election. The force of about 1,000 soldiers was mandated to …