Appointment of I-G, prerogative of President — PSC
The Police Service Commission (PSC) says the appointment of Inspector General of Police (I-G) is the prerogative of the President with the endorsement of the Police Council. Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the clarification followed a newspaper […]
Omo-Agege hails Akpabio
The immediate past Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has congratulated Sen. Godswill Akpabio on his emergence as the President of the Senate. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Sunny Areh, in Asaba on Tuesday, Omo-Agege expressed confidence in Akpabio’s “leadership qualities and drive”. He stated that with Akpabio at the helm, […]
103 die as boat capsizes in Kwara
Police Command in Kwara State has confirmed that 103 persons died in a boat accident at Egbu village, in the Patigi Local Government Area of the state. The Spokesperson of the Command, SP Ajayi Okasanmi, confirmed the incident on Tuesday. The deceased reportedly met their end after the boat conveying them while returning from a […]
Promote national unity with laws, NYO tells 10th National Assembly
Nigeria Youth Organization (NYO) has called on the Sen. Godswill Akpabio-led National Assembly to make laws that would promote national unity and progress. Mr Okorie Okorie, President of the Organization, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday while congratulating Sen. Akpabio and Tajudeen Abbas on their emergence as […]
NCWS tasks Akpabio on inclusion of women in governance
The National Council for Women Societies (NCWS), on Wednesday, tasked the 10th Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on the inclusion of women in governance. The National President of NCWS, Hajiya Lami Lau, gave the task while congratulating Akpabio after his emergence as the 10th President of the Senate in Abuja on Tuesday. Lau said that his […]
Oborevwori greets Okonjo-Iweala at 69
Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on the occasion of her 69th birthday. The governor’s felicitation message is contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Tuesday. Okonjo-Iweala, who hails from Ogwashi-Uku in Delta […]
Barau Jibrin Emerges Deputy Senate President
Barau Jibrin, senator representing Kano North Senatorial District has emerged as the Deputy President of the 10th Senate. Barau was elected unopposed at the national assembly election on Tuesday
Tajudeen Abass Is New Speaker House of Reps
A lawmaker representing Zaria constituency , Tajudeen Abbas, has been elected speaker of the house of representatives. Abbas polled 353 votes to defeat his closest rivals Idris Wase and Sani Jaji who scored 3 votes each. More to follow..
Guinness Certifies Hilda Baci As World Record Holder for Longest Cooking Marathon
Hilda Baci, Nigerian Chef has been certified as the Guinness World Record holder for the longest cooking marathon. In a statement on its website, the Guinness World Record said Hilda now holds the record following a thorough review of all the evidence. “Following a thorough review of all the evidence, Guinness World Records can now […]
BREAKING: Godswill Akpabio Emerges As Senate President
Former governor of Akwa Ibom state, Senator Godswill Akpabio representing Akwa Ibom North West District has emerged as the Senate President of the 10th Senate. The Senator beat his only rival for the position, Senator Abdul’aziz Yari from Zamfara state to clinch the post. The voting begun at exactly 08:45am on a state-by-state basis, alphabetically […]
