The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike says his administration won’t leave any stone unturned in the quest to make the nation’s seat of power secure. Bandits and other criminal elements have in recent months held sway in some parts of the FCT, killing and kidnapping others. But Wike told a gathering…
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has met with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, in Abuja, in a bid to secure his support for his preferred successor ahead of PDP primaries Asue Ighodalo. The meeting took place in Abuja, and was attended by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, who came…
Kwara State Government has issued a three-month ultimatum to all substandard and unregistered private schools in the state. The State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, gave the ultimatum Wednesday in Ilorin, during a meeting with the owners of unregistered private schools across the state. Hajia Modibbo frowned at the…
A recent report by the National Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer, and Leprosy Control Programme (NTBLCP) still maintained that more than 18 Nigerians die hourly from TB. Ever since 2017 when the World Health Organisation, WHO, first released a report that 18 Nigerians die hourly from Tuberculosis (TB), there have been efforts to stem the tide. Deputy…
A former Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, Dr Olaide Adelami, has been sworn in as the Ondo State Deputy Governor. Adelami was picked by the state governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the deputy governor after which his name was sent to the state House of Assembly for screening and ratification. At a ceremony held…
Exciting times are ahead for Lagos as the Red Line Rail project covering Agbado to Otto is set to be commissioned in the coming weeks. This significant milestone marks the city’s commitment to improving transportation and providing much-needed relief for millions of Lagos residents. During a productive meeting with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation…
Rafael Nadal has entered the Qatar Open in February after missing the Australian Open with a hip injury. Nadal returned from a year-long absence at the Brisbane International but then opted to return to his native Spain rather than compete in Melbourne. The Qatar Open is due to take place between 19 and 24 February….
Lewis Hamilton is poised for a shock move to Ferrari for the 2025 season. A number of senior sources say a deal between the seven-time champion and Ferrari has been agreed and could be announced as early as Thursday. Ferrari wants Hamilton to join Charles Leclerc for the 2025 season. The 39-year-old signed a new…
Bandits terrorizing Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, have kidnapped a director at the Federal Housing Authority in the Federal Capital Territory, Aondo Ver. The incident occurred on Thursday at about 12:30 am in Pambara New Extension, Bwari Area Council. The assailants, who have been on a rampage in the area, killing and abducting unsuspecting citizens, were…
Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro says he will stick to same line-up and tactics for his side’s quarter-final clash with Angola. The three-time champions will look to earn a place in the semi-final when they square up against the Palancas Negras at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, on Friday. Peseiro switched to a…
