Tinubu presidency: Al-Makura, Islamic clerics call for prayers
Senator Umar Al-Makura (APC-Nasarawa), representing Nasarawa South Senatorial District and notable Islamic clerics have called for support and prayers for the incoming presidency of Sen. Bola Tinubu, the President-elect. Al-Makura, who is a former governor of the state made the call on Tuesday evening in Abuja. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), he […]
Stop giving supporting IPOB, FG tells Western nations
The Federal Government has berated some western countries for giving credence to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a terrorist organisation. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, gave the admonition in Washington DC during his ongoing official engagements with some international media organisations and policy institutes. The minister who has been in […]
Reinstated Plateau Speaker presides over plenary, thanks colleagues
The reinstated Speaker, Plateau House of Assembly, Mr Abok Ayuba, on Tuesday, presided over the plenary session of the assembly after his resumption of duty on Monday. Ayuba, who presided over plenary for the first time since his impeachment on Oct. 28, 2021, appreciated his colleagues for their stand in defence of democracy. The speaker […]
APC denies suspending Omo-Agege
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied suspending the Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege from the party. This is contained in a statement by the Delta APC Executive Committee signed by Elder Omeni Sobotie, the state chairman of the party and Mr Peter Akarogbe, the secretary in Warri. The APC said that Omo-Agege, who […]
Kaduna confirms abduction of 10 students in Kachia
The Kaduna State Government says it has received preliminary reports from security agencies on the kidnapping of about 10 students in Kachia Local Government Area . The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday in Kaduna. He said that according to preliminary reports about […]
Davido’s music most streamed in UK, Nigeria, Canada, France, says Spotify
Spotify, a global online streaming platform, says Davido’s music is most streamed in the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Canada and France. Victor Okpala, Spotify’s Artiste and Label Partnerships Manager for West Africa, in a statement on Tuesday, said songs by Davido featured on over 10 million user-generated playlists on Spotify. According to him, Davido’s fans appeal […]
2023 Polls: FG cautions Peter Obi
The Federal Government has admonished the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi from inciting people to violence over the outcome of the Presidential elections. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the admonition in Washington DC during his official engagements with some international media organisations. The News Agency of […]
Nigerian Navy redeploys, appoints senior officers
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, has approved appointments of senior officers comprising Rear Admirals and Commodores as part of the routine reorganisation in the service. The Director of Information, Nigerian Navy, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaughan, made this known in a statement in Abuja. Ayo-Vaughan said the new appointments resulted from the promotion […]
Lawan condoles with Kalu over wife’s death
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has condoled with the Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Uzor-Kalu over the death of his wife, Ifeoma. Lawan in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Ola Awoniyi, on Monday in Abuja said he was shocked and saddened by the news of the death of the wife […]
Ekiti gov raises eight-member panel on political appointments
Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has constituted an eight-member committee to coordinate the process of the appointments into his government. Speaking during the inauguration of the Committee on Political Appointments, Oyebanji said the move was in fulfilment of his pre-election promise to the people of Ekiti to get them involved in governance. The governor […]
