The Senate, on Wednesday at plenary, paid glowing tributes to the late Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, who died on Feb. 17 at the age of 97. In a motion sponsored by Sen. Joel- Onowakpo Thomas (APC-Delta) and co-sponsored by 16 other senators, the upper chamber resolved to urge…
Alhaji Anofi Elegushi, the Commissioner of Operations, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), says the commission remains committed to improving its operations by ensuring the 2025 Hajj operations is better than previous years. Elegushi said this on Wednesday while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of a training organised for tour operators companies in Abuja….
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, adjourned the trial of Olugbenga Obadina, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Almond Projects Limited, in the alleged N2.17 billion fraud, until May 12. Obadina was alleged to have received the money from retired Col. Sambo Dasuki, former National Security Adviser (NSA) during the President Goodluck Jonathan…
The Senate has summoned the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, to provide a briefing on the alleged funding of Boko Haram by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Also invited are the heads of National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the Department of State Security Services (DSS). According to…
The Leah Sharibu Foundation has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts toward the protection of vulnerable Nigerians. Dr. Gloria Puldu, the President of the foundation made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Jos. Puldu spoke in commemoration of Sharibu’s seven years…
Gov Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa on Wednesday presented staff of office to Dr Ali Danburam, “Ptil Madagali”, the paramount ruler of Madagali Chiefdom. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Madagali, the home of the governor, is among the seven new chiefdoms recently created by the governor. Other chiefdoms created by Fintiri include Fufore,…
The Benue House of Assembly has suspended 13 members of the house from legislative duties due to dishonourable acts. The suspension followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Mr Saater Tiseer, during plenary on Wednesday in Makurdi. The majority leader stated that the assembly, like any other legislature, was a hallowed assembly of honourable…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the military met all the requirements and passed through all the processes in respect of the recent visa application to Canadian High Commission. Musa made this known on Wednesday in Abuja, when he received the Armed Forces of Nigeria Contingent who won medals at the…
South Africa’s national budget meant to be presented on Wednesday has been postponed until further notice due to lack of agreement. The speaker of the National Assembly said this year the African National Congress will need the support of other parties to pass the budget, as it lost its parliamentary majority in an election in…
National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited more schools in Equatorial Guinea to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). A statement in Abuja on Wednesday by the Council’s Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Mr Azeez Sani, said the move was to expand its global presence. Sani said…
