APC celebrates Lalong at 60
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Plateau chapter, has felicitated with Gov. Simon Lalong as he celebrates his 60th birthday anniversary on May 5. The party’s goodwill message was signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Mr Sylvanus Namang, and made available to newsmen on Friday in Jos. Namang said that attaining the remarkable diamond birthday which […]
Foundation wants Tinubu to appoint PWDs as Ministers
The All Rights Foundation (TAF-Africa) has appealed to the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu to appoint Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) as Ministers in his cabinet to ensure inclusiveness. Mr Jake Epelle, the Chief Executive Officer, TAF Africa, said this when he visited the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja. He […]
APC electoral victory, a difficult reality for opposition parties – Presidency
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, has described the electoral victory of the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) candidates in the 2023 general elections as a difficult reality for the opposition parties. The presidential aide stated this while receiving members of the “Arewa Young Lawyers’ Forum (AYLF),” the […]
Keep faith with Nigerians, Betara tells Reps
A member of the House of Representatives, Muktar Betara (APC-Borno) has called on members-elect to keep faith with and be loyal to Nigerians as President Muhammadu Buhari prepares to hand over to the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu on May 29. Betara, who represents Biu/Bayo/Shani and Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency of Borno and a frontline aspirant […]
Failed transactions: Experts task CBN on efficient payment system
Some financial experts have urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to improve on its payment system to enhance speed of settlement transactions. They made the urge during a panel discussion on the topic; “Fostering Confidence in the Integrity and Soundness of the Nigerian Financial System” at the ongoing seminar for finance correspondents and business […]
Lawan hails journalists on World Press Freedom Day
Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday hailed Nigerian journalists on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day. Lawan in a statement in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Ola Awoniyi said journalists have made immense contributions to the socio-political and economic development of Nigeria. According to him, “Nigerian journalists deserve our appreciation […]
Sudan: Reps to probe Egypt’s refusal to grant returning Nigerians access to territories
The House of Representatives is to investigate the circumstances that led to the hard diplomatic stance of the Egyptian authorities over the plight of Nigerians affected by the ongoing crisis in Sudan. The Speaker, of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, said this in Abuja during a situation report and update meeting on the evacuation […]
N30bn suit: Court grants ARCON leave to serve summons on Facebook owners
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), leave to serve writ of summons on Meta Platform, social media giant and owners of Facebook. The court gave the nod pursuant to an application by ARCON in a pending N30 billion suit against the social media giant for […]
FG releases 1564-page compendium on Buhari’s achievements
The Federal Government has released a 1,564-page compendium detailing the numerous achievements of the Administration of President Muhammadu Buhari from 2015 to 2023 The compendium which came in two volumes and documented by the Ministry of Information and Culture was made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. In the preface, signed by the Minister […]
Aregbesola accuses corrupt officials of undermining issuance of passports
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, says few corrupt officials are undermining efforts of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at sanitising process and bringing integrity to passports application. He made this known in Oyo, while inaugurating the NIS passports front office on Tuesday evening. The minister said that NIS did not, at any given time, […]
