The Federal Government has lamented that the Second Niger Bridge may be blocked if miscreants continue to vandalize the metal components on the bridge. Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Mr. Mahmuda Mamman stated this on Sunday when he visited the bridge to ascertain the level of the recent vandalization of…
Former Lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has listed thirteen reasons, Nigerians should not support the invasion of Niger Republic. Sani who is an activist, advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to be compelled to invade Niger Republic, noting that during Nigeria’s military rule, its citizens fought alone, as he advised Nigeriens to fight their battle. Recall that…
Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, says President Bola Tinubu won’t regret nominating him to serve as a minister in his cabinet. Wike stated this when he appeared before the red chamber for screening on Monday afternoon. Wike is the only chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the ministerial list of the…
Adamawa State government has reviewed the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on Sunday across the state. The state government on Monday reviewed the curfew from 24 hours earlier declared to 6pm to 6am. This development is to enable people to continue with their lawful businesses. Recall that Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State imposed a 24-hour…
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup continued Monday, with Ireland taking on Nigeria at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia. Nigeria did just enough to hold Ireland to a scoreless tie at 0-0, a result that sends Nigeria on to the knockout round. Ireland’s time in the Women’s World Cup comes to a close. Ireland has…
Super Falcons sealed a spot in the round of 16 of the 2023 Women’s World Cup after a goalless draw with their European contingents, Northern Ireland Randy Waldrum’s team needed a draw to be sure of the next round passage and made history by avoiding defeat in three consecutive World Cup matches for the first…
President Bola Tinubu have decorated the new set of military security chiefs with their new ranks. The new service chiefs are: Maj Gen Taoreed Lagbaja Chief of Army Staff; Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, Chief of Naval Staff; and Air Vice Marshall Hassan Abubakar, Chief of Air Staff. The new service chiefs were appointed by President…
The Oyo State workers have, on Monday, locked the state secretariat in Ibadan to demand palliatives, upward review of pension allowances and payment of salary deduction. Participating in the protest are workers and pensioners under the banners of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), Nigeria Union of…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has raised alarm that traffickers are now recruiting and trafficking girls from Mali to Edo State for prostitution and exploitation. The Commander of NAPTIP, Benin Zone, Barr Nduka Nwawenene, who disclosed this during a road walk to mark the 2023 World Day Against Trafficking…
The President, Bola Tinubu, will address Nigerians on Monday (today) at 7 pm. The President’s Special Adviser on Strategy, Communication and Special Duties, Dele Alake, announced this in a statement released on Monday morning. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will make a broadcast to the nation on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 7 pm. “Television, radio…
