Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq Named Sardaunan Ilorin
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has been honored with the esteemed title of Sardaunan Ilorin by the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, for his commitment to preserving and promoting the culture and traditions of the Ilorin Emirate. This honor makes AbdulRazaq the second individual to hold the title, previously held by the late […]
Minister: Media’s Role Vital in Societal Growth and Understanding
The Minister of Information, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has emphasized the critical role media outlets play in shaping society by promoting mutual understanding and driving development. His remarks were made during the launch of a new television documentary, “Traverse China with Me,” a collaborative effort between the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the China Media Group […]
Vice President Shettima Urges Enhanced Nigeria-EU Relations
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for stronger ties between Nigeria and the European Union, focusing on collaborative efforts to address malnutrition and other humanitarian issues. During a courtesy visit by an EU delegation led by outgoing EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Samuela Isopi, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima expressed Nigeria’s appreciation […]
Nasarawa Governor Pushes for Sugarcane to Join National Value Chain Program
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has advocated for the inclusion of sugarcane in the IFAD/Federal Government Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) to cut down on the importation of raw sugar from Brazil. At a meeting with IFAD Country Director Mrs. Dede Ekoue at the Government House in Lafia, Governor Sule explained that Nigeria imports about […]
Policy Inconsistency Hindering Investments in Nigeria, Says Former Senate President
Former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim has identified policy inconsistency as a major deterrent for investors in Nigeria. Speaking at the inaugural forum for Secretaries to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and state governments (SSGs) in Abuja, Anyim emphasized the need for stable and predictable government policies to attract investment. “Policy inconsistency is the […]
Fire Breaks Out at Lagos State Government Staff Quarters, Causes Significant Damage
In the early hours of Friday, a fire erupted at the Lagos State Government Staff Quarters on Odunsanmi Street, off WEMPCO Road, Ogba, Lagos State. The blaze, which started around 2:20 am, severely damaged a two-story building, specifically affecting one of the two-bedroom apartments in Flat 5, Block 21. This three-story block contains 16 two-bedroom […]
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Destroys 8,000 Pounds of Illegal Cannabis in Crackdown Effort
New York City Mayor Eric Adams marked a major milestone in the fight against illegal smoke shops on Wednesday by overseeing the destruction of more than 8,000 pounds of confiscated cannabis products. Using a crane, Adams moved over four tons of cannabis into an incinerator at a facility in Westbury, Nassau County, where the products […]
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Under Investigation in France for Alleged Organized Crime Activities
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov is under formal investigation in France as part of an inquiry into organized crime activities on the messaging app, according to Paris prosecutors. Although Durov, 39, has not been detained, he is under judicial supervision and required to pay a €5 million (£4.2 million; $5.6 million) deposit. The Russian-born […]
NCC Extends SIM-NIN Linkage Deadline to September 14, 2024
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has extended the deadline for linking Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) with National Identity Numbers (NINs) to September 14, 2024. This extension, announced on Wednesday, requires all Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to complete the SIM-NIN linkage by the new date. The NCC reported that over 153 million SIMs have been successfully […]
Bode George Urges Atiku to Delay Presidential Run Until 2031, Citing Zoning Principles
The dispute between former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and Chief Olabode George intensified on Wednesday, with George advising Atiku to postpone his presidential ambitions until 2031. This advice follows a heated exchange where George suggested that the government might have collapsed if Atiku had won the 2023 elections, a claim countered by Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe, […]
