White House says Hamas ‘need to take’ hostage deal
The U.S. has urged the militant Palestinian organisation Hamas to accept a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal. “In recent days, there has been new progress in talks and currently, the onus is indeed on Hamas,” spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said on Monday at the White House. There is a deal on the table and they need […]
EFCC denies shooting at pro-Yahaya Bello protesters
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), has denied the allegation of shooting at pro-Yahaya Bello protesters at its headquarters on Monday in Abuja The spokesman for the commission, Dele Oyewale said this while responding to a video trending on social media on the allegation of attack by the EFCC operatives on protesters Oyewale told […]
G7 to phase out coal by 2035
The climate, energy and environment ministers of the leading Western industrialised nations (G7) have agreed on a coal phase-out by 2035 at their meeting in Italy, British and Italian officials said on Monday. The decision was confirmed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs on Monday evening. A ministry spokesman said that Germany had […]
FG restates commitment to building public trust in governance
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to build trust between government and its citizens. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, made this known when the Special Assistants (SAs) to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement paid him a visit on Monday in Abuja. According to the minister, the synergy between the […]
Fuel queues will be cleared by May 1, says NNPCL
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. has assured Nigerians that the ongoing fuel scarcity and queues will be cleared out by Wednesday, May 1. Mr Olufemi Soneye, Chief Communications Officer, NNPCL, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, in Lagos. According to Soneye, the company currently has an availability of product exceeding 1.5 […]
Nwoko seeks enforcement of ban on daytime movement of heavy-duty vehicles
Sen. Ned Nwoko, (PDP-Delta), has called on the Federal Government to enforce a nationwide ban on movements of heavy-duty vehicles during the daytime. He said this was because of the alarming surge in road traffic crashes (RTCs), resulting in a staggering annual death toll exceeding 40,000 individuals as reported by the Federal Road Safety Corps […]
Police nab man for allegedly abducting kid, hiding her in fridge
The Police Command in Kaduna State said its operatives have arrested a suspect who allegedly abducted a 10- year-old girl and hid her inside a refrigerator. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the arrest of the suspect to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Kaduna. Hassan said on Saturday, at about […]
Hajj: Transportation of Kebbi pilgrims to commence in fortnight
The Chairman of Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Faruku Musa-Enabo, has disclosed that the transportation of prospective pilgrims from the state would commence on May 15. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and National Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) had earlier promised to use Sir Ahmadu Bello International […]
Why Women Deserve Full Salary During Maternity Leave – Senator Banigo
Senator Ipalibo Harry Banigo, former Deputy Governor of Rivers State represents Rivers West Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly. Ipalibo, Chairman of the Upper Chamber’s Committee on Health, speaks with NASSNEWS on her legislative activities and national issues. NASSNEWS: As the Chairman, Senate Committee on Health, tell us the idea behind your bill on […]
Prof Mohammed Kuta Yahaya: Encounters and Reflections
By Toyin Falola On April 18th, 2024, I ran into Professor Yahaya at the airport in Abuja; he was going to Ibadan, and I was on the way to Sokoto. He demonstrated the respectful side of him, as he always does whenever we meet, three times in recent times at University Convocations. He facilitated my […]
