By Omowumi Samuel The Federal government through the Ministry of Education, says it will put in place measures to safeguard and protect schools and educational facilities across Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Ministry of State for Education, Yusuf Sununu, in Abuja, at a News briefing ahead of the commemoration […]
Another Nigerian Sets New Guinness World Record.
By Goodluck Ikiebe An indigene of Bayelsa State, Tonye Solomon, has set another Guinness World Record. Mr Solomon set the record for the most steps (150) climbed on a ladder while balancing a football (soccer ball) on the head on August 10. According to the Guinness World Records, “Tonye attempted […]
UK Police Find Body Of Missing Nigerian Poet, Gboyega Odubanjo.
By Our Correspondent Police have discovered a body in the search for missing poet Gboyega Odubanjo, who failed to arrive for a scheduled reading at the Shambala festival in Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire, on August 27. Mr. Odubanjo, 27, was last seen at the festival around 4 a.m. on August 26. Despite […]
Nigeria’s Sports Minister Seeks Collaboration With Stakeholders On Sports Development.
By Goodluck Ikiebe In his renewed commitment to the development of sports in Nigeria, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has appealed for collaboration with Stakeholders during an interactive session on repositioning the sector, in line with global realities. At the meeting which was held in Lagos, […]
Tinubu Recalls All Nigerian Ambassadors, Gives 60 Days Timeframe.
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to recall Nigeria’s ambassadors, both career diplomats and non-career envoys. On Friday, a letter signed by the Minister asking Sarafa Ishola, the Ambassador to the United Kingdom to ” initiate the process of winding down diplomatic responsibilities” within a 60- […]
Crude oil production significantly increased – Kyari.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited on Friday revealed that production level of Nigeria’s crude oil (including condensate) has improved tremendously hitting 1.67 million barrels per day (bpd) at the moment. The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC, Mele Kyari made this known at a press briefing in […]
Nigerian President Appoints New Boss For NASENI.
By Goodluck Ikiebe President Bola Tinubu has named Khalil Suleiman Halilu as the new Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale on Friday evening, said […]
BREAKING: NDDC Board :Tinubu replaces Ondo, Cross River nominees.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the replacement of Victor Akinjo as the Ondo state representative nominated to the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The president directed his replacement with Otito Atikase. He also replaced Asi Oku Okang, the Cross River state nominee, with Orok Otuk Duke. The […]
Nigeria’s Minister Of Steel Development And Minister Of State, Rub Minds With Heads Of Agencies Under Their Ministry.
By Lawrence Diya The Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Abubakar Audu and the State Minister of Steel Development, Maigari Ahmadu, have met with chief executives of agencies under their supervision to ascertain the true state of facilities and challenges. The Chief Executives tabled issues clogging the smooth operations of […]
Grand Bonny On My Mind.
-Iliyasu Gadu Although technically the ancient Grand Bonny Kingdom is no more an island as you can reach it by the new Bonny-Bodo link road, I still prefer to travel to the island through the creeks. One can only truly appreciate the uniqueness of this ancient city state by a […]