Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reiterated the commitment of his administration to render quality service that will improve the quality of life of residents, and strengthen the platform to promote unity.Governor Fubara gave the assurance at the Okania-Ogbogoro Road junction, venue of the inauguration of the 6.55km Okania-Ogbogoro-Mgbaraja (and Mgbuoba) Roads project in...
Lagos State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC).The MoU will open up opportunities and provide a framework for collaboration across key sectors such as trade and investment, infrastructure development, education and capacity building, tourism and cultural exchange, and the green economy.The signing of the MoU...
The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reshuffled his cabinet and sacked the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief of Staff, the Commissioner of Information, and four other commissioners.In a statement released on Thursday by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf explained that the decision was part of a broader political...
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has reaffirmed its commitment to end insecurity in the South-East, even as it urged Igbos nationwide and in the Diaspora to return home for both Christmas and New Year celebrations.In a statement issued on Thursday, IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, assured that operatives of the Eastern Security Network would provide...
Ahead of this year’s yuletide festivities, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has assured Nigerians of the emplacement of intensive security measures to ensure the safety and protection of lives and property.To this effect, the IGP has directed the immediate deployment of adequate personnel to strategic locations, key areas and identified hotspots across...
The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Ireti Kingibe, walked out of the Senate chamber angrily on Thursday after being prevented from presenting a motion.She raised a point of order to allow her to present a motion asking the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, to suspend the ongoing demolition of structures in Abuja, particularly...
Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the United Kingdom (UK) Conservative Party, says she is not interested in laundering the image of Nigeria after Vice-President Kashim Shettima criticised her for denigrating the country.Badenoch was born in the UK in 1980 to Nigerian Yoruba parents. She returned to Nigeria, where she grew up. Badenoch finally departed for...
A cross-section of regulatory agencies in the aviation industry visited the Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport located along the Ilisan-Iperu axis of Ogun State on Tuesday, commending the quality of facilities put in place as well as its level of completion and thereby certifying it for commercial operations.The agencies, which comprised the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority...
President-elect John Dramani Mahama visited the Jubilee House, Wednesday, at the invitation of President Akufo-Addo.The meeting centered on the inauguration of a joint transitional team to oversee a smooth transfer of power following Mr Mahama’s electoral victory on Saturday.Ahead of the official engagement, the two leaders had a brief and cordial interaction, during which President...
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that his administration will not over-burden the people, residents and businesses with excess taxes and levies.Fubara gave the assurance when he declared open the 156th Joint Tax Board Meeting with the theme: “Opportunities and Strategies For Improved Taxation of High Net-Worth Individuals In Nigeria”, in Port Harcourt...
Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc (“Transcorp Group”), has announced the appointment of Dr. (Mrs.) Awele Vivien Elumelu, OFR as Chair of the Company, effective January 01, 2026. Dr. Elumelu’s appointment follows the retirement of current Chair, Mr. Emmanuel N. Nnorom, with effect from January 01, 2026. Dr. Elumelu brings exceptional...
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has hailed Monday’s decision by the Supreme Court, affirming the President’s power to declare emergency rule in any state of the federation. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Kamarudeen Ogundele, the Senior Assistant to the President Communication and Publicity office of the AGF...
The Association of Resident Doctors, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (ARD-UATH), has urged Nigerians to be more conscious of their health and adopt preventive measures to avoid falling sick. The President of ARD-UATH, Dr Adewale-Adeleye Premiere, made the call during a medical outreach organised for police officers at Mopol 44 Barracks, Kuje, Abuja, and their...
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of Aso Savings and Loans Plc and Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc. This is according to a statement by CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Hakama Sidi-Al. Sidi-Ali said the action was part of the apex bank’s efforts to re-position the mortgage sub-sector...
Nigeria’s digital healthcare sector could grow to 3.3 billion dollars by 2030, according to the News Agency of Nigeria, signalling expanding investment, technology adoption, and opportunities within the country’s health industry. A Consultant Public Health Physician at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Dr Sarumi Olakunle, disclosed this Tuesday in Ilorin during a paper presentation...
