Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after performing the lesser hajj (Umrah) at the Holy Mosque of Makkah (Masjid al-Haram) in Saudi Arabia. During his time at the holy site, the Vice President offered prayers for Nigeria’s peace and stability. “Our prayer is for peace to prevail in our land. May Allah grant…
As the battle for late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah’s seat hots up, a youth organization in Anambra State, “Youths For Credible Democrats Of Nigeria” (YCDON), has called on the people of Anambra South senatorial district to send the right person to the senate. Specifically, the group suggested that Dozie Ikedife jnr, who is vying for the…
The Mayor of Idemili South local government area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi, has commended Anambra First Lady, Dr. Mrs Nonye Soludo for empowering and organizing free medical checkups for elderly people in the state. She made this commendation yesterday during December Empowerment and free medical checkups for elderly people that was hosted at Dora Akunyili…
As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to conduct a by-election in Anambra South senatorial zone come January, 2025, to fill the vacancy left by late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, the late senator’s kinsman, Prince Sam Ben Nwosu, has declared his intention to contest the position. Nwosu, a former Federal Commissioner, Public Complaints Commission…
The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, accompanied by the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, commissioned the newly installed E-gates at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. The project was funded by the UBA Group through a Public-Private Partnership with FAAN, is…
In a bid to strengthen unity and foster a sense of brotherhood, Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has hosted the Plateau State community in Abuja, urging them to work together to attract the maximum development necessary for the growth of the state. Addressing leaders and traditional rulers of the various ethnic nationalities resident…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima will spend N9.36 billion on local and foreign travels as well as refreshments in the coming year. This is contained in the details of the 2025 Appropriation Bill released by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning. The president had, on Wednesday, present the N49.7 trillion…
At least 11 people were killed and 60-80 wounded after a car rammed into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany on Friday night. The driver has since been arrested, according to multiple German media reports. Police said the driver drove “at least 400 meters across the Christmas market” through the crowds. German newspaper Welt published…
Nigerian Government Signs Memorandum With Scottish Universities For Research, Development In Oil Sector According to the agreement reached, the development is aimed at ensuring advancing capacity in country’s oil and gas sector. The Nigerian government through the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has reached an agreement with two Scottish universities for research and growth in…
Prophetess Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi, the former queen of the Ooni of Ife, slumped while in police detention amid investigations into the tragic stampede at a children’s funfair in Ibadan. She was quickly taken to the Police Hospital in Eleyele for treatment. She was brought in alongside broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat, who co-hosted the ill-fated event. “Both…
