Aircraft Used For Unveiling of Nigeria Air Was a Chartered Flight- Nigeria Air CEO
The chief executive officer (CEO) of Nigeria Air, Dapo Olumide says the aircraft used for the unveiling of the national carrier was a chartered flight from Ethiopian Airlines. Olumide made this known when he appeared before a house of representatives committee on aviation on Tuesday, adding that the aircraft was returned to Ethiopia about two […]
Obasa Re-elected As Lagos Assembly Speaker
Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has been re-elected as the speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly. Obasa was re-elected on Tuesday after the proclamation of the state’s 10th assembly by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu The lawmaker representing Agege constituency 1 was nominated by Temitope Adewale, member representing Ifako-Ijaiye constituency 1. Mojisola Meranda was elected as the […]
Court dismisses suit against Tinubu’s inauguration over 25% of FCT votes
A federal high court in Abuja has dismissed the suit filed by five residents of the federal capital territory (FCT), who sought to stop the inauguration of Bola Tinubu as president. Inyang Ekwo, the presiding judge, on Tuesday, ordered the lawyer representing the five residents to pay the sum of N10 million each to the […]
Nasarawa gov appoints SSG, 23 aides
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has made the first set of appointments after his inauguration for a second term in office. The governor re-appointed Muhammad Ubandoma-Aliyu as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG). The appointments are contained in a statement by Mohammad Iliyasu-Idde, Permanent Secretary, (PS) Cabinet Affairs and Special Services at the […]
10th Assembly: APC governors endorse Abbas, Kalu
The Chairman, Progressive Governors Forum and Governor of Imo, Sen. Hope Uzodinma says the forum is behind speaker aspirant, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas (APC-Kaduna State) In a statement by the Abbas Campaign Team on Monday, Uzodinma also said that the governors resolved to support Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC-Abia) for Deputy Speaker. According to the statement, Uzodinma […]
Non-returning Reps bow out, move items, documents
Mixed feelings enveloped the National Assembly as non-returning 9th House of Representatives members began to take their exit, moving items, documents and others from their offices ahead of the final dissolution of the parliament. In a twist of fate, the sitting for the 9th National Assembly will officially end on Wednesday, where members will bid […]
We must work extra-mile to develop Niger, says Bago
Gov. Umar Bago of Niger State says it is time to work the extra mile to collectively build a better future for the citizens of the state. This was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji Bologi Ibrahim in Minna on Tuesday. The statement said that the governor stated this when he […]
BREAKING: Nasarawa postpones inauguration of Assembly indefinitely
The Nasarawa State government has postponed the inauguration of the State House of Assembly, earlier billed for Tuesday, indefinitely. Mr Ibrahim Musa, the acting Clerk of the House, said this in a statement in Lafia, saying that the postponement was based on security advice to Gov. Abdullahi Sule. Musa called on the members- elect and […]
ACF denies endorsing Kalu for Senate Presidency
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has denied endorsing former Abia State Governor, Sen. Kalu Uzor Kalu as its preferred candidate for the Senate Presidency of the 10th National Assembly. Alhaji Musa Saidu, a member of the forum said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He was reacting to a statement credited to Alhaji […]
Dangote is most admired Africa brand for 6th time
The Dangote brand has, for the sixth consecutive year, been adjudged the most admired African brand among top 100 brands on the continent. The company announced this in a statement by Mr Francis Awowole- Browne, corporate communications personnel, Dangote Group, on Sunday in Lagos. According to the statement, the telecommunication outfit, MTN came second position […]
