The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command, has apprehended 13 private security guard operatives working for unregistered companies, or with companies operating with expired license in the state. The State Commandant of NSCDC, Chukwudi Chikere, who stated this on Wednesday in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Edwin Okadigbo, said the arrest followed …
The West Africa Network for Peace Building, WANEP, has donated football jerseys to youths in the Nyuwar Community of Gombe State’s Balanga Local Government Area. The initiative aims to promote peaceful coexistence among the state’s Lunguda and Waja tribes. Two sets of 16 Jerseys, two sets of football socks, two balls, two sets of captain bands and whistles, four sets …
Between 2011 and 2019, at least N11.9 billion in public funds were allegedly stolen from Kwara State’s treasury. According to a forensic audit report, funds allegedly taken by the previous administration had no legal connection to any project or programme. The audit also revealed that N2 billion in cash withdrawals unrelated to any project or official expenditure were made in …
The Nasarawa State University Keffi, NSUK, is set to reopen after the state government agreed to pay the university’s employees’ salaries. This was stated by Governor Abdullahi Sule while briefing members of the state executive council at the Government House in Lafia, the state capital. While briefing the council on recent developments in the educational, health, and security sectors, Governor …
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, the running mate of the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has chastised the Labour Party’s flagbearer, Mr Peter Obi, for his church visits. Okowa told reporters in Kano State on Wednesday that he does not believe in dragging the church into partisan politics, emphasising that politics is not the church’s calling. He …
The Aliko Dangote Foundation, in partnership with the Kano State Government, UNICEF, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has signed a three-way Memorandum of Understanding on routine immunisation in the state. The Memorandum of Understanding was first signed in 2012, when the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Kano State Government, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation agreed to work together …
Serena Williams demonstrated that she has no intention of retiring from singles without a fight, defeating second seed Anett Kontaveit on another memorable night at the US Open. Williams, ranked 605th and turning 41 next month, stunned the Estonian in New York, winning 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 6-2. The American, who recently announced her intention to retire following her home major, …
Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections, has stated that Nigerians appear to be confused about the state of the country. He made the remarks on Wednesday in Abuja, during Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto’s 70th birthday celebration. “From what I’ve heard from the panellists, we appear to …
Former All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential aspirants who were supposed to meet on Wednesday in Abuja did not show up. It was reported that the aspirants were scheduled to meet at Transcorp Hilton on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. to brainstorm and come up with viable strategies to support the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Dr Nicolas Felix, one of …
A 21-year-old man was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command’s Rapid Response Squad (RRS). Temple Samuel was apprehended while networking to sell his boss’s Lexus ES 330 car. Samuel revealed that he intended to use the proceeds of the sale to ‘japa,’ which is slang for travelling abroad in search of greener pastures. He was apprehended alongside three other …
The police in Delta State’s Agbarho Division have arrested Emeka Richard, a man who fled after allegedly burning his twin sons with a hot knife in the community. He was arrested on Wednesday evening after the incident was reported. He is being held at the police station and has yet to speak. Comrade Israel, Delta State Secretary of the Committee …
Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has advised Nigerians not to be divided over the All Progressives Congress’ Muslim-Muslim presidential candidate (APC). Obasa told Nigerians that a number of Asian leaders are not religious but have led their countries to great heights. The Speaker spoke at the Assembly’s 14th Annual Hijrah Lecture on Wednesday. He emphasised …
Due to the high cost to the economy, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) should “abandon the current fuel subsidy policy.” Professor Adeola Festus Adenikinju, a member of the CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), revealed this at the most recent meeting in July. Despite current bottlenecks, the Nigerian government has assured …
By Haruna Salami At a public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on Environment on Wednesday, stakeholders from the National Biosafety Management Agency, the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), and All Farmers of Nigeria (AFAN) vehemently opposed proposed amendments to the National Biosafety Act. Stakeholders believe that if the amendment is approved by the upper chamber, science and technology will …
Kenneth Okonkwo, a veteran Nollywood actor, believes that Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi is the solution to the country’s problems. According to reports, the actor revealed this during an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday, August 31st. When asked why Obi is pitching his tent with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who is seen as part of the country’s …
Dele Alake, Director of Strategic Communication for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, has stated that he will not apologise to supporters of Peter Obi, former Anambra state governor and Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, for recent comments he made about Obi ahead of the 2023 general elections. Alake, who was a guest on News Central TV, was …
The recent ban on foreign models and voice-over artists in Nigeria’s advertising space will save foreign currency for Nigerian media companies while also boosting homegrown advertising talent in the country. Segun Arinze, veteran actor and President of the Association of Voice Over Artists in Nigeria, revealed this in an interview with CNN on Wednesday. This comes after the Advertising Regulatory …
Rivers State Governor Nyelsom Wike accused some unnamed retired generals of threatening him with the Central Intelligence Agency, CIA, if he did not do their biddings. Governor Wike, who did not name the ex-generals or the demands they made on him, vowed that he would not do anyone’s bidding except what would benefit the majority of Nigerians. This came as …
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to improving teachers’ value propositions in order to improve the quality of teaching and learning in Nigeria. Rt Hon Goodluck Opiah, Minister of State for Education, stated that plans were underway to introduce bursary payments to students studying in higher education institutions beginning in 2023. He spoke at the State House Banquet Hall, …
The Nigerian Academy of International Affairs has chastised political leaders for meeting outside the country ahead of the 2023 elections. In August, presidential candidates, governors, and party officials met in Dubai, France, and the United Kingdom. Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), and …
