The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed Saturday for primaries to choose candidates for the July 12 Local Government election in the state. The State PDP Vice Chairman (Central), Mr Hakeem Olalemi, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. He said…
The Federal Government has announced temporary closure of the Ijora-Marine Bridge in Lagos State, from May 18, to carry out urgent repairs that will last for 21 days. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, said in a statement on Tuesday that the closure would begin at 7.00 a.m. on Sunday (May…
The Ogun Government says it will be presenting 742 athletes in the forthcoming National Sports Festival taking place in the state. Mr Wasiu Isiaka, the Commissioner for Sports, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abeokuta on Tuesday. Isiaka said that the state athletes would be participating in all…
Saudi minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih has reiterated the country’s commitment to advancing cooperation and continuing years of strong bilateral relations with the United States. Al-Falih made this pledge on Tuesday at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum holding in Riyadh. He said the relationship between the two countries was built on trust, partnership, and a shared…
The National Agency for Prohibition and Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), on Tuesday told an Abuja High Court, Zuba, that one Godson Ogbozor, a suspect, expected to be arraigned was evading DNA test. Ogbozor who was charged with alleged human trafficking, was not present in court when his matter was called up on Tuesday, thereby stalling…
The United Nations Children Funds (UNICEF), has engaged students from higher institutions and secondary schools to find plausible solutions to the impact of climate change in Katsina. Mrs Stella Terver, the WASH Programme Officer, UNICEF Kano Field Office, said this in Katsina at a two-day sensitisation workshop organised for the students on green rising initiative….
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF), says at 61, it is celebrating years of dedication to duty and unwavering commitment to protecting Nigeria’s sovereignty. Air Commodore Sylvester Eyoma, Chairman, Organising Committee, NAF@61 Celebration/4th International Air Force Forum, said this on Tuesday in Abuja, while briefing newsmen on the activities lined up for the celebration, . Eyoma…
The Federal High Court in Abuja will, on June 27, deliver judgment in a suit filed by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and co-defendants over her alleged unlawful suspension from the senate. Justice Binta Nyako, who adjourned the matter for judgment on Tuesday, held that issues of contempt claim by Akpabio against…
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Tuesday. During their meeting, the two leaders exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis and agreed that China and Brazil, as peace-loving and progressive nations, should enhance communication and coordination on…
The Chairman of the Enugu State Handball Association, Emmanuel Asogwa, said that the state handball team was hopeful of winning medals at the 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun. Asogwa said this while addressing Sports Writers on the preparations of the state handball team for the games on Tuesday in Enugu. “We are prepared for…
