Former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, has dismissed as false, reports suggesting that his participation in the recent Good Governance Tour of development projects in Benue State was aimed at engineering the defection of Governor Hyacinth Alia from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Maku described the claim as entirely…
The Department of State Services (DSS), on Wednesday, filed a fresh application against Prof. Pat Utomi at the Federal High Court in Abuja over his alleged plans to hold rallies in relation to the subject of a suit pending against him. The DSS, in the application filed through its lawyer, Akinlolu Kehinde, SAN, before Justice…
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced a strict ban on taking photographs, videos or raising political and sectarian expressions at main Hajj sites. In a statement, the ministry emphasised that pilgrims are prohibited from taking photographs or recording videos within Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah, and at key Hajj locations including…
Mr Fidelis Mnyin, the Benue Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order has congratulated Council Chairmen and Councillors over their victory at the Appeals tribunal. In a statement on Wednesday signed by Mnyim’s Media Aide, Mr Jacob Iormbagah in Makurdi, he said their victory marks the end of the legal battle. He urged them…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command, has deployed 1,400 personnel and 20 patrol vehicles to ease the movement of motorists during the Eid el-Kabir celebration in the state. Dr Samuel Ibitoye, FRSC State Sector Commander, disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Akure. Ibitoye, who…
The BUA Cement company has presented 12 cows and 200 bags of rice worth N70 million to 1,700 households in five host communities in Sokoto for Eid-el-kabir celebrations The BUA Managing Director, Mr Yusuf Binji, led the presentation of the items to traditional rulers from the communities on Wednesday in Sokoto. Binji, who was represented…
The Kano State Fire Service said it saved five persons and properties worth N446 million from 55 incidents recorded in the month of May. It also said that five persons lost their lives while properties worth 273 million were destroyed by fire during the period. The Public Relations Officer of the Service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi…
The British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Jonny Baxter, has led a delegation to the remarkable construction site of Rugby School Nigeria, situated at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. During the visit, Mr Baxter who was warmly received by directors of Eko Atlantic City and project managers from ITB Nigeria Limited, expressed his enthusiasm for…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Chief Oyin Jolayemi, industrialist and business icon, on his 85th birthday on June 4. Tinubu highlighted Jolayemi’s grass-to-grace story and how he eventually rose to the zenith, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement. He said Jolayemi’s life was a testament to hard work, industry and resilience…
Former minister of Transportation, Hon Chibuike Amaechi, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of stopping the registration of new political parties ahead of the 2027 election. Amaechi who was a guest at AriseTv Prime Time program, said INEC has already taken sides, adding that what the commission needs is a chairman that has…
