My wife has abandoned her duties, too involved in church activities, man tells court
Mr Aku Bakari a public servant on Friday dragged his wife, Mary, before a Customary Court in Nyanya, for allegedly getting too involved in church activities. The petitioner, who resides in Nyanya Abuja, in his divorce petition accused his wife of abandoning her duties as a wife and mother. “My wife no longer has time […]
Buhari’s ex-aide urges Nigerians to lower their expectations of political leaders
Malam Garba Shehu, former Media aide to former President Mohammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to lower their expectations on political leaders in the country. Shehu made the called in his remark at the 21st Daily Trust Annual Dialogue organised by Trust Media Group on Thursday in Abuja. He said his principal no doubt had […]
Information minister reiterates govt’s commitment to media freedom
The Federal Government has guaranteed absolute media freedom to practitioners but wants them to be truthful and responsible in their work. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, made this known during his remark at the 21st annual Daily Trust Dialogue on Thursday in Abuja. The dialogue with the theme “Tinubu’s Economic Reforms: […]
Mangu crisis: Cleric lauds military, cautions against spreading falsehood
A Mangu-based cleric, Rev. Samuel Chukwuma of the Lighthouse of All Nation Assembly, has commended the military for preventing further destruction of lives and property during the recent crisis in the area. Chukwuma in a telephone interview on Friday, said the swift response by troops of Operation Safe Haven, helped to prevent further loss of […]
Former PDP governors endorse Onaiwu’s Edo governorship bid
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors have endorsed Earl Osaro Onaiwu’s bid for the governorship of Edo State. Onaiwu disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday. He said the former governors’ endorsement was indicative of the party’s admirable show of support and unity. Onaiwu also said that his […]
Sleeping with one eye open: Story of FCT residents
By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Mr Collins Orji resides in Karu, a suburb of Abuja, in the Federal Capital Territory. He used to undertake a road walk as a form of exercise between 5:00 am and 6:00 am before going to work. But this is no longer the case in recent times, […]
Lagos says no going back on styrofoam products ban
The Lagos State Government says there is no going back on the total ban on the usage and distribution of styrofoam in the state. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said this at a consultative meeting with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and Restaurant and Food Services Proprietors Association of […]
Education Minister wants speedy completion of nuclear energy curriculum
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has been directed to expedite action towards the completion of the Nuclear Energy Curriculum. This is to enable Nigerian Universities and the Nigerian Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) as well as Polytechnics, begin the training of nuclear scientists and technologists locally. Education Minister, Prof Tahir Mamman dropped this hint in a […]
INEC never disobeyed court orders, says official
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has always abided by court orders as a responsible organization, which believes in the rule of law. Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, stated this in a statement in Abuja. He was reacting to allegation by Chief Chekwas Okorie, former National Chairman of […]
Police say explosion in Abuja not bomb related
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said the explosion that occurred near a refuse dump outside the Bureau of Public Enterprise premises in Maitama area of Abuja was not bomb related. The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT. SP Josephine Adeh, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. She […]
