By Goodluck Ikiebe The Federal Government has urged Sports Federations in the country to be result oriented and ensure their activities are geared towards unearthing talents at the grassroots while helping current elite competitors strive to raise the nation’s flag high through podium fniishes in all competitions. The Honourable Minister […]
Captured American prisoner,Danila Calvacante charged with Felony escape ,Denied Bail.
Fleeing Prisoner in the state of Pennsylvania in the United States, Danilla Calvacante, who was captured early Wednesday has been charged with Felony escape and denied bail. Calvacante 34, was convicted last month of first degree murder for killing his former girlfriend, 33 – year – old Deborah Brandao and […]
JUST IN: : Keyamo unveils Agenda for Aviation Industry Development
….to include MRO,Tax holidays and Duty Free systems. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has unfolded key priorities for the Nigerian aviation industry. These include aerotropolis ,maintaince, repair, and operations Upgrade of infrastructure, landing system in major airports, aircraft leasing companies, to provide state of the art […]
Interior Minister, OlubunmiTunji- Ojo Gives Update On Nigerian Passport.
After expressing dissatisfaction with the Nigerian Immigration Service NIS over high level extortions and delays at the various passport offices,the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has cleared about 60,000 passport backlog within four working days. Tunji – Ojo said this on Tuesday in Abuja […]
NEMA : Heavy Rainfall, Flooding imminent in 13 States From September 13-17
…..urges communities along Rivers Benue and Niger up to Bayelsa to be on alert. Thirteen states and Fifty communities in the country are likely to experience heavy rainfall that may lead to severe flooding in the next 4 days,according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) forecast. The Agency said […]
FG Unfolds Plans To Grant Nigerian Universities Full Autonomy.
By Omowumi Samuel The Nigerian government has reiterated its commitment towards revamping the education sector as a matter of priority, and grant Nigerian universities the autonomy to explore new sources of financing their activities and plans. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman disclosed this at the 2021 and 2022 […]
Court convicts Former NDDC Special Adviser,Two Others Over N2.8bn Fraud:
A Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced a former special adviser to ex Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC George Turnah and two others to six years imprisonment for crimes bordering on fraud. The convicts,Turnah, Ebis Orubebe, and Uzorgor Silas-Chidebere were arraigned […]
Like Obaseki, Akeredolu Disbands Deputy ‘s Media Team.
Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has disbanded the media team of his deputy,Lucky Aiyedatiwa directing all members of the team to submit government properties in their possession to the office of the Acting Permanent Secretary of the Deputy Governor and report to their various ministries and stations. In a statement […]
JUST IN:Nasarawa Govt Officials Allegedly Divert Palliatives, Assembly Investigates.
A seven – man committee has been set up by the Nasarawa State House of Assembly to investigate the alleged diversion of palliaitives by government officials and stakeholders in the state. The Speaker, Ibrahim Abdullahi said“Members of the 7-man committee are Hon. Abel Bala, the Deputy Speaker of the House […]
Pay Off Entitlements Owed Slain Officers, Soldiers , Tinubu Directs Army Chief.
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, to pay off without delay, insurance entitlements owed to the families of officers and soldiers who paid the supreme price to defend the nation. The COAS made this known at the opening of the Combined Second and […]