As part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to France, the Chairman of UBA Group, Tony Elumelu, in the presence of President Tinubu and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron has signed a landmark business cooperation agreement with the French Finance Minister, Antoine Armand.The agreement is a significant indication of support by the French...
Rivers State Governor, sir Amaopusenibo Siminalayi Fubara, has said that his administration does not have any intention and will not inflict pain on Rivers people.The Governor explained that rather, he has continued to fight like gallant soldiers would do, to protect the State from enemies who hatch plans and schemes daily to halt governance, create...
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday, charged the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, to deepen collaborations with research institutions in areas that align with his administration’s focus on mechanized agriculture and agro-industrial development.The Governor stated this during the 16th convocation ceremony of the institution.Governor Abiodun, who was represented by his deputy,...
.Demands thorough, independent, impartial, transparent investigation At least 24 protesters were allegedly killed and over 1,200 others were detained by the Nigeria Police Force during #EndBadGovernance protest nationwide,Amnesty International has stated.Country Director of the organisation, Isa Sanusi, disclosed this on Thursday at a press briefing in Kano.Sanusi, who presented a documented report on the protests,...
President Bola Tinubu has affirmed Nigeria’s strong commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defense during a high-profile meeting with President Emmanuel Macron at the prestigious Palais des L’Élysée on Thursday.At a joint press conference, President Tinubu highlighted the vast, yet largely untapped potential within Nigeria’s...
.Presents staff of office to Asagba of Asaba Delta State Governor, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said one of his administration’s priorities is to make the state an investors’ destination.Oborevwori, who stated this during the presentation of staff of office to the Asagba of Asaba, Professor Epiphany Azinge, (SAN), at Ogwa-Uku Ahaba, said all hands...
In a dialogue with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais des Élysée, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritizing education for Nigerian children.He outlined plans to significantly reduce the number of out-of-school children through innovative return-to-class initiatives and skills development programs.Tinubu highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to create a supportive...
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has shut several establishments, including churches, hotels, bars, and other businesses, for failing to comply with the state’s environmental laws.The operation which covered areas such as Mushin, Amuwo Odofin, and Okota Isolo, was part of ongoing efforts to address noise pollution and other environmental violations across Lagos.This was...
Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, will be giving out N159million to lucky customers in its recently launched Get Alerts in Millions Season 6, (GAIM 6) promo.Speaking at a press briefing to flag off the promo at the bank’s Lagos head office, Executive Director, Lagos & South-West, Fidelity Bank Plc and the Promo Committee Chairman,...
The National Sports Commission’s (NSC) chairperson, Shehu Dikko, has reaffirmed his want for a strong legal framework to govern sports in Nigeria. According to him, this has become essential since the industry need a strong legal framework that reflects the modern aspect of sports growth, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has envisioned. Dikko met with...
A cross section of Nigerians have lamented the soaring prices of Christmas decorations as the festive season approaches. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja that Christmas decorations have become unaffordable for the average income earner. Mrs Chinaza Okafor, a business woman, said the sale of Christmas decorations had been...
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has expressed concern over the spate of speed-induced crashes on major arterial routes across the State. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki was reacting to the lone-vehicle crash at the Lekki Toll Gate inward Sand-field corridor,...
The Borno State Police Command has averted a potential explosion in Maiduguri following the recovery and neutralisation of an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) discovered beneath a telecommunications mast. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Nahum Anipr, said in a statement on Monday that the device was found at Chuskon, Federal Low Cost Area,...
By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) President Bola Tinubu recently ordered the withdrawal of police personnel from protecting very important persons (VIPs) in order to free up more operatives for deployment amid spike in insecurity across the country. The order, along with declaring a state of emergency on security, is part of measures...
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a sitting president has the power to declare a state of emergency in any state of the federation in a bid to forestall breakdown of law and order or a descent into chaos or anarchy. Justice Mohammed Idris in a split judgement ruled that Section 305 of the...
