Rep panel decries shoddy work at Baro Inland Port
The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on the Rehabilitation and Operationalisation of Baro Inland Port, has decried the quality of work done at the facility. Idris Wase (APC-Plateau) expressed the displeasure of the lawmakers during a courtesy visit on Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger State after an overnight visit to Baro Inland Port in […]
Tinubu congratulates Babangida at 84
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, on his 84th birthday today. The President rejoiced with the family, friends, and associates of the former military leader whose eight years of rule greatly impacted Nigeria’s socio-economic and political development. Tinubu celebrated Babangida’s distinguished military career, which includes serving as an instructor […]
Tinubu mourns Isyaku Ibrahim’s demise
President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of condolence to the family and associates of business leader, politician, and sports promoter, Alhaji Isyaku Ibrahim, who died on Saturday at 88 in Abuja. Alhaji Ibrahim hailed from Wamba in Nasarawa State. The late businessman was an influential chieftain of the defunct National Party of Nigeria (NPN) […]
President hails winners of by-elections in 12 states, lauds INEC
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated all the winners of Saturday, August 16, by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states. The President lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the hitch-free elections, mostly devoid of violence. Following the results declared by INEC, the All Progressives Congress (APC) won in 12 constituencies, the All Progressives […]
Tinubu condoles with Kebbi over death of Emir of Zuru
President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of the Emir of Zuru, His Royal Highness, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (Gomo II). The President described the death of the retired general and onetime military governor of Bauchi State as a significant loss for the country. He said Nigeria would long remember the late […]
Female journalists to media owners: prioritise our safety
Female Journalists have urged media owners and managers to take primary responsibility for the safety of reporters in their employment particularly the females when they face threats and other attacks in the course of their work. These threats they said include online abuse, sexist attacks and physical violence. This is contained in a communique at […]
Ibru University names Kila as Pro-Chancellor
The Michael & Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU) has announced the appointment of Professor Anthony Kila as its new Pro-Chancellor. The appointment is to consolidate the institution’s ongoing mission to deliver quality education and promote leadership development. The appointment which was conveyed in a letter by the university’s Visitor and Registrar, Mrs Cecilia Ibru, and Dr […]
Army confirms explosion, fire at barracks in Ogun
The Nigerian Army has confirmed a minor explosion and fire outbreak in the early hours of Thursday at Ilese Barracks, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun. The Army spokesperson, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, in a statement on Thursday, said no life was lost during the unfortunate incident. She stated that a localised explosion occurred within a storage building of the […]
Nigeria rescues 11 stranded miners from CAR
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Nigeria’s embassy in Bangui, has evacuated 11 stranded Nigerian miners from the Central African Republic (CAR). The miners were abandoned by their employer in the remote town of Bambari, after a distress video pleading for help went viral on social […]
Tinubu sets Nigeria on path of steady growth, declares Idris
Mr Mohammed Idris, the Minster of Information and National Orientation, has said that President Bola Tinubu has repositioned Nigeria and placed it on path of steady growth and development. The minister said this while presenting the mid-term achievements of the Tinubu’s administration to the people of Plateau on Thursday in Jos. The News Agency of […]
