The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the increasing rate of scavengers, beggars and homeless people in FCT is posing serious security threat to residents. Wike, in a counter affidavit filed in opposition to the case instituted on behalf of some vulnerable FCT…
Dayo Ayeni, the Founder, CareerXpress, a digital marketing outsourcing portal, says that the recent layoffs by some tech giants globally are not solely because of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but largely due to economic shift. Ayeni said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Monday. He explained that most…
The Federal High Court (FHC) Chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), on Monday, locked out judges, lawyers, staff and litigants from accessing the court following the indefinite strike declared by its national body. A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the FHC headquarters located along Shehu Shagari Way in…
Nigeria is to host the 4th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) to boost the continent’s natural resources through smart, cross-sector collaboration for sustainable growth. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Segun Tomori, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake on Monday in Abuja….
The Archbishop of Benin City, Most Rev. Augustine Akubeze, has urged the media to defend the truth and promote human dignity. Akubeze made the call during a special mass on Sunday at the Holy Cross Cathedral to mark the 59th World Day of Social Communications. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 2025…
The Nigerian Catholic Priests Association (NCPA), Makurdi Diocese, has called on the Federal and Benue governments to take decisive actions to end continuous killings in the state. NCPA Chairman, Rev. Fr Joseph Beba, who made the call on Sunday in Makurdi while addressing newsmen, condemned the recent gruesome attacks on their brothers and sisters, including…
The Management of BUA Group, has challenged Ms Hadiza Bala Usman to specify clause violated by the group to warrant termination of their port concession agreement with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Usman is the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Coordination, and one time Managing Director of NPA, during former President Mohammadu…
Sen Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) says he sponsored 31 bills, moved 20 motions and attracted 51 constituency projects to his senatorial district since joining the Senate in 2023. Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District and Chairman, Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on…
Saudi Arabia, through its National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), has issued heatwave warnings for Hajj 2025, urging pilgrims to take precautions amid soaring daytime temperatures between 40°C and 47°C. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NCM has forecasted challenging weather, including high temperatures, potential thunderstorms, and reduced visibility. With temperatures projected to…
The Minister of Regional Development, Mr Abubakar Momoh, has commended BUA Group for donating a building to the North-West Development Commission (NWDC). The minister made the commendation on Sunday during an inspection visit to the multi-purpose facility located alomg Court Road in Kano metropolis. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalled that the handing over…
