Edo: PDP passes vote of confidence on Obaseki
Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo have berated the Deputy Governor of the State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, for approaching the court over an allegation of impeachment. Rising from a meeting on Sunday in Igueben, Igueben Local Government Area of the state, the party leaders who are from Edo Central Senatorial District faulted […]
Flood Alert: 19 states, 56 communities may experience flooding in Aug, NEMA warns
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has said 19 states and 56 communities across the country are likely to witness heavy rainfall that can lead to flooding within the month. Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Lagos Territorial Coordinator, NEMA, said this in a statement on Monday in Lagos Farinloye listed the states and communities as: Delta: Aboh, […]
UK firm says global technological advancement demands digitally strategic leaders
The Director of Special Projects, TEXEM UK, British Caroline Lucas, has said only digitally strategic leaders will be able to thrive in the face of constant advancement in global technology. Speaking on the forthcoming leadership development programme of TEXEM, Lucas said that in the ever-evolving digital age landscape, the need for strategic leadership has become […]
Jos Route: Plateau State, signs MoU with ValueJet for Sustainability
In bid to bequeate excellent service, the Plateau State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) ValueJet airline. The signed agreement is intended to make the carrier gain strong foothold on the Jos-Abuja route. ValueJet had on October 10, 2022, launched its inaugural flight and in February 2023 began flight services to Jos, Plateau […]
Mrs Tinubu receives rescued Chibok girl
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday in the presidential villa, Abuja, received Rebecca Kabu, one of the 277 Chibok schoolgirls who were kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014. The first lady, in the company of the Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, promised to ensure that Rebecca is well taken care […]
Trader jailed four months for sending fake alert
A Jos Magistrates’ Court on Friday sentenced a 35-year-old trader, Samuel Jigede, to four months imprisonment for sending fake alert after buying goods. Magistrate Shawomi Bokkos, summarily sentenced Jigede after he pleaded guilty. Bokkos, however, gave the convict an option to pay a fine and a compensation of N15, 000 order or three months in […]
African Union backs ECOWAS response to coup in Niger
The African Union has pledged support to the West African community of nations, ECOWAS. The union’s chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat, in a statement, said he stands behind the group’s response to the coup in Niger. After a key summit in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on Thursday, ECOWAS instructed its military chiefs to put together an intervention […]
Nigerian artistes net N11b from Spotify in 2022, says official
Spotify, an online streaming platform has revealed that Nigerian artists made over N11 billion from the streaming platform in 2022. Ms Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy, Spotify’s Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. She said that Spotify launched its annual report, Loud & Clear, to increase transparency in the […]
Plateau Gov condemns attacks in Heipang, Mangu
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, has condemned the recent attacks at Baton and Rayogot, Heipang District of Barkin Ladi Local Government of the state. This is contained in a statement by Mr Gyang Bere, the governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA), issued on Thursday in Jos. The governor also condemned the recent […]
Court to hear FG, Emefiele’s applications Aug. 15
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, on Thursday, adjourned until August 15 for hearing of an application seeking to stop the prosecution of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The court will also, on the same day, entertain an application by the Federal Government seeking to appeal the bail […]
