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Zamfara State Executive Governor, Hon (Dr) Bello Mohammed (Matawalle Maradun) has commenced the payment of the backlog of N1. 3 billion NECO examination fees which accrued from 2015 to date. This was disclosed by the Governor while delivering his speech at the special breakfast organised in honour of the orphans in the state at his … Read more
Ahead of the National Assembly and election of principal officers, a new twist has emerged as a major contender to the office of the Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has been dragged to court for allegedly lying under oath. He has subsequently been served criminal summons by an Abuja Grade 1, Area Court … Read more
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has urged the 29 newly sworn in governors and others in the position of leadership at all levels in Nigeria to stand for justice. He said the effects of banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities in Nigeria could only be addressed when there is justice in the … Read more
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, has emerged as President of the 74th UN General Assembly. Muhammad-Bande, who was the sole candidate for the position, was elected on Tuesday at the 87th plenary meeting of the Assembly in New York, the United States. He is the third Nigerian to hold the … Read more
Bank customers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Lagos on Tuesday decried poor network and insufficient funds in most Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that at the time of filing this report, many customers were seen stranded and on long queues at ATMs waiting to make different transactions. … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed satisfaction at the conduct of peaceful elections in Nigeria, despite what he called “doomsday predictions of social disharmony.” The President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said the President made his feelings known in his Sallah message to Nigerians … Read more
An FCT High Court on Monday admitted Philomina Chieshe, charged with alleged “missing” N35 million belonging to the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to bail in the sum of N20 million. Mrs Chieshe, a clerical officer with JAMB, was arraigned last Friday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alongside Samuel Sale Umoru, … Read more
The Police Command in Borno has imposed a restriction of vehicular movement in the territory from 7 a.m. to 12.15 p.m. during the Eid celebration in Maiduguri and Jere Local Government Areas of the state. Abubakar Usman, the spokesman of the command, announced this in a statement in Maiduguri. Mr Usman said “Muslim faithfuls are … Read more
Here are pictures of President Buhari this morning at he attends Eid el-Fitr Prayers at the Mabilla Barracks, Abuja. More photos below…
MNo fewer than 45 inmates of the Sokoto central prisons would join their loved ones to mark the Eid- el- Fitr celebrations as Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District and Chairman Northern Senators Forum, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko on Monday paid fines and compensations to free them. The development was contained in a statement signed … Read more
As Muslims get set to celebrate the end of the Holy fasting month of Ramadan on Tuesday or Wednesday, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Monday, recorded an upsurge of travellers to different destinations in the country and abroad. The Federal Government declared Tuesday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 5, 2019 as public holidays to … Read more
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of state and local government police. The President has also approved the dismissal of 37 police officers as recommended by the National Human Rights Commission Presidential Special Panel on SARS Reforms. This was contained in the statement by the Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission and Chairman Presidential … Read more
The Imo state governor, Emeka Ihedioha, on Monday gave his last warning for hand over from the immediate past government of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha. The newly sworn-in governor, Ihedioha spoke at the Government House in Owerri, during the swearing in office, the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Uche Onyeagucha and Chief of Staff, … Read more
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has, Monday, sentenced a former Acting Director-General of NIMASA, Calistus Obi, to seven years imprisonment over N136 million fraud. Court Details soon…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that his church, the Cathedral of St Peter, Aremo in Ibadan, Oyo State, would, henceforth, be the official church for all government activities in the state. Governor Makinde disclosed this during a thanksgiving service held for him by the church. He said it was the prayers of the … Read more
At last, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday signed the 2019 appropriation bill of N873.5bn into law and also signs three other bills. This is coming over one month in which the Lagos State House of Assembly passed the bill presented to it by former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode in February 2019. Details … Read more
A Texas-based televangelist is facing scrutiny following a recent TV interview in which he defended his use of three private jets and referred to the public as “a bunch of demons” that he needed to avoid while preparing his sermons. Kenneth Copeland, head of Kenneth Copeland Ministries, was confronted by reporter Lisa Guerrero of “Inside … Read more
Pope Francis apologised to the Roma people on Sunday for the Roman Catholic Church’s “discrimination” against them as he wrapped up a visit to Romania. Making up around 10 percent of Romania’s 20 million people, many Roma are marginalised and live in poverty and have suffered centuries of discrimination and insults. “I ask forgiveness in … Read more
The staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have locked up the commission’s building on Monday morning over a court order to reinstate Mounir Gwarzo as the Director General of the commission. Gwarzo had been suspended by Kemi Adeosun, former minister of finance, over allegations of corruption and abuse of office. He was accused … Read more
The U.S. now wants to know the social-media user names of people applying for visas as part of stepped up screening of foreign visitors and immigrants. The change, which was first announced last year and taking effect this month, follows on a 2017 order by President Donald Trump requiring heightened vetting for visa applicants, … Read more