The British High Commission has held a welcome ceremony to celebrate 99 Nigerians who recently completed their studies in the UK through the Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships. In a statement on Friday, the mission said the Chevening scholars, who completed their studies were 30, while the Commonwealth scholars and Fellows were 69, bringing their total […]
The Federal Government has inspected ongoing and completed federal road projects in Niger, reaffirming its commitment to delivering the projects within stipulated timelines. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the projects inspected included the reconstruction of the Bida–Zungeru–Wushishi Road, being handled by Gerawa, among others. Speaking after the inspection tour, the Federal Controller […]
A political support group, BTO4PBAT27, has kicked off its first phase of ward tour in Okitipupa, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State to intensify grassroots mobilisation in support of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ward tour, organised by the support group, was aimed at […]
National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has urged young Nigerians to remain optimistic about the Nigerian project and to participate actively in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The Chairman of the NYCN, Lagos State Chapter, Master Ibrahim Adigun, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday […]
Some analysts and security experts in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu states have argued that establishment of State Police in the country would effectively control crimes if clear jurisdictional boundaries are made. The stakeholders, in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), recommended that they must be established with robust safeguards, sustainable funding and defined […]
The former Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari, has cautioned political actors against politics of ego and ambition, but rather practise politics of purpose. The former Governor made the call on Saturday, during the 17th Convocation Ceremony of the Al-Qalam University Katsina (AUK). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the former governor was […]
Shehu Sani, a former senator, has urged Nigerian communities to adopt stronger vigilance and collective resistance mechanisms as essential tools in the ongoing battle against insecurity, banditry, and terrorism. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Saturday, the lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly […]
An environmental health specialist, Dr Festus Imuk, has called for the adoption of climate -smart practices to combat the effects of climate change on agricultural productivity. He said the government should promote drought –resistant crops, improve irrigation, integrate renewable energy, and enhance farmer education and financial access. Imuk made the call in an interview with […]
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has urged security agencies in Taraba to fish out the killers of Rev. Fr. David Tanko of St. Peter’s Catholic Parish, Amadu in Taraba State. Ortom, in a statement issued on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Terver Akase, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Patrick Okohue The All Progressives Congress (APC) has shifted the date of the governorship primary for Bayelsa to Saturday, August 31. The APC’s National Working Committee (NWC) has also adopted the direct primary mode for the state. The party’s NWC has also chosen indirect primary mode for choosing its governorship candidate in Kogi state. The […]
The Ogun Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Thursday advised motorists to repair their vehicles and adhere to traffic rules and regulations, instead of bribing FRSC officials. Mr. Clement Oladele, the state Sector Commander, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ota. Oladele said that […]
The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) has said that its Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) “Market Linkage” initiative was designed to connect MSMEs to larger companies to boost economic growth. Mr. Emeka Offor, Director, Strategic Communications Department, NIPC, said this on Thursday in Abuja. Offor made this known at the stakeholders’ engagement for the […]
Yobe State government has said that no fewer than 3,000 houses in 10 out of the 17 local government areas in the state were affected by flood. The Executive Secretary, State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr Mohammed Goje, affirmed this on Tuesday in Kalalawa, while distributing relief materials to victims of floods. Goje,said the flood […]
Super Falcons’ Head Coach Thomas Dennerby has invited 30 players to start a camping programme in Abuja as from Thursday, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announced on Wednesday. Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications, said in a statement that the programme was part of the team’s preparations for their upcoming clash with Algeria in the […]
Super Eagles Assistant Coach, Imama Amapakabo, has invited 35 players to camp for Nigeria’s games against Sudan slated for September in the qualifiers for the 2019 AFCON Under-23 Championship. The Olympic Eagles are away to Khartoum for the first leg of the fixture on Sept. 6, before hosting the Sudanese at the Stephen Keshi Stadium […]
A delegation of the world football governing body, FIFA, on Wednesday, visited Akwa Ibom to inspect facilities at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the FIFA team was in Uyo to inspect the facilities ahead of the 2020 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup billed to take place in […]
Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has called on the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) to partner with the state government in encouraging the acquirement of knowledge on Information and communications Technology (ICT) in the state. Yahaya made this call on Tuesday while delivering a speech at the opening ceremony of the 14th International Conference of […]
Emmanuel Okala, a former Green Eagles goalkeeper, on Tuesday in Enugu asked for prayers from Nigerians for the Super Eagles to beat Tunisia on Wednesday in Cairo. Newsmen report that the Super Eagles will face the Carthage Eagles in the third-place match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. Okala, who helped […]
As more Nigerians react to the Super Eagles loss to the Desert Foxes of Algeria in Sunday’s semi-final, ex-international Garba Lawal has attributed it to poor tactics by the players. Lawal told newsmen in Kaduna on Monday that though the loss was painful, but the Algerians were better than the Super Eagles. “The Algerians were […]
…Says it has developed new framework to enhance quality in basic education Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, said on Tuesday that Anambra, Edo, Ekiti, Nasarawa, Kano states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are yet to access the Paris Club counterparts fund in full. Bobboyi made this known when […]