Samson Abanni, Abuja Following his swearing-in and inauguration, alongside 44 other Ministers by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji Nwakibie, has stated that he has the mandate of the President to ensure that Nigeria effectively competes on the global stage. The … [Read more…]
Newly sworn-in Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike on Monday assumed office, with a pledge to restore the city’s master plan. At his maiden news conference, he said land allottees who have been given Certificates of Occupancy but failed to develop would also lose their lands to give way to those ready to build. … [Read more…]
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested several staff members of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Services, including the Manager, Pascal Nnorli, and the Operations Manager, Victor Adamu, over the leak of a memo that warned of a possible terror attack on the rail line. The memo, dated August 18, 2023, was addressed to the Managing … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, swore-in 45 ministers as members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), warning them against sectionalism or tribalism as they are Ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and not regions or States. The swearing-in ceremony, which took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, was graced by Vice President Kashim Shettima; … [Read more…]
Kano Tribunal reserves judgment in Guber election petitio The Kano state governorship election petition tribunal has reserved judgment in the petition filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to challenge the victory of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The chairman of the three-man panel, Justice Oluyemi Akintan-Osadebay, who promised … [Read more…]
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have again seized N4.8 billion worth of illicit drugs at a warehouse tucked in the heart of the popular International Trade Fair Complex, Alaba, Ojo area of Lagos State. In a harvest of raids at the weekend, operatives also recovered from the warehouse of a wanted … [Read more…]
Donald Trump has confirmed that he will not take part in Republican presidential debates with his rivals in the race for the White House. The ex-president, 77, said one latest poll showed he had “legendary” numbers ahead of other hopefuls to be the party’s nominee for the 2024 election. “The public knows who I am … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday redeployed ex-Governor of Osun State and minister-designate, Adegboyega Oyetola, from the Ministry of Transportation to the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. The President also redeployed another minister-designate, Abubakar Momoh, from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development. “The Federal Ministry of Youth is … [Read more…]
The Economic Community of West African States has rejected the Niger junta’s objective for a transition of power presumably to a democratic government within three years. “Our ambition is not to confiscate power,” the Head of the military junta, General Abdourahamane Tiani said in a televised address. Any transition of power “would not go beyond three years”, … [Read more…]
A non-governmental organisation, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), has expressed concerns over the creation of new Ministries of Gas Resources and that of Marine and Blue Economy, saying the decision by President Bola Tinubu may pose threat to the environment of oil field communities. This is as it expressed the hope that President Tinubu … [Read more…]
England’s wait to win a first Women’s World Cup title goes on following defeat by Spain in the final on a heartbreaking evening in Sydney on Sunday. The Lionesses, looking to become the first England senior side since the men’s team in 1966 to win the World Cup, were outplayed by a Spanish side full … [Read more…]
As part of its efforts to boost the gross domestic product of the state economy through diversification, the Enugu State government has concluded plans to enter into a partnership agreement with a major international airline carrier, Ethiopian Airlines. The relationship will also foster mutual economic growth between the two bodies in aviation, including exploring different … [Read more…]