Gov Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, calls on Muslim to intensify prayers for peace and prosperity in the country during the Ramadan. In a goodwill message made available to newsmen on Monday in Awka, Soludo described Ramadan as a period of profound spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and heightened devotion. He said it was an opportunity for…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says its contract with Dangote Refinery for the sale of crude oil in Naira was structured as a six-month agreement. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd., Olufemi Soneye, on Monday in a statement said this was subject to availability, and expires at ending of March 2025….
Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, had lauded the courage and commitment of troops of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to the ongoing counter-insurgency operations in North East Nigeria. Abubakar gave the commendation during a morale-boosting visit to the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri, Borno. This is contained…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has notified the suspended Senator, representing Kogi Central district at the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti -Uduaghan that it received a petition, seeking her recall by constituents of the senatorial district. The notification is contained in a letter signed by Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran Anthony, addressed to the…
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Bala-Abubakar, has commended the dedication of the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to the nation’s security. Bala-Abubakar made the commendation in Katsina on Monday during the 2025 Sallah luncheon with the personnel of the 213 Forward Operating Base and Air Component, Operation FANSAN YAMMA. He…
Boeing International Corporation says it is ready to assist airlines in Nigeria in accessing adequate aircraft insurance coverage through partnership with buoyant lessors and global financiers. Mr Moore Ibekwe, Boeing Sales Director, Africa Region Commercial Airlines, disclosed this in Dublin, Ireland during the startoff meeting of the “Boeing Lessor Forum“ scheduled to hold from Jan….
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday announced former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas as a special envoy to the United States. Jonas is currently independent non-executive chairman of telecommunications company MTN Group (MTNJ.J) a role he will continue to hold alongside the envoy position. Ramaphosa’s office said in a statement that“Jonas is entrusted with…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, adjourned the trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, until May 2. Justice James Omotosho adjourned the matter after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s video evidence to counter the allegations by Mamman that his extra-judicial statement was not voluntarily made, was played in the…
Dr Joe Odumakin, President, Women Arise for Change Initiative, has called for a deliberate policy direction to implement the 35 per cent Affirmative Action for women in public governance. Odumakin made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday. The rights activist said the move was crucial…
Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyeson Wike, has cautioned the human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) against misleading his clients. Falana, during an interview on national television, argued that the Supreme Court judgment on the Rivers crisis had…
