The Federal Government has appealed to the United Nations for support in securing long-term financing to address the increasing humanitarian challenges caused by internal displacement across Nigeria. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja during a roundtable on Humanitarian Development and Peacebuilding Approaches to Durable Solutions…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has welcomed the appointment of two prominent figures from Osun State to key roles in Nigeria’s Federal Character Commission (FCC), describing it as a vote of confidence in their service and integrity. In a statement from his palace on Wednesday, the traditional ruler commended President Bola Tinubu for…
President Bola Tinubu will pay a one day working visit to Katsina State on Friday. Dr Bala Salisu-Zango, the State Commissioner for Information, made the disclosure during a press briefing on Wednesday in Katsina. He said that the President would commission two out of the numerous projects executed by the Gov. Dikko Radda led administration….
Sen Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta), has commended President Bola Tinubu over the commencement of the second Niger Bridge access road and the reconstruction of Asaba-Benin Expressway. This is contained in a message on the project addressed to Tinubu by Nwoko, who represents the Delta North Senatorial District, in Abuja on Monday. Nwoko, a member of the…
Gov Abba Yusuf of Kano State has renamed two key institutions in the state in honour of its 22 athletes who died in a motor accident while returning from the National Sports Festival in May. Yusuf made the announcement on Sunday in Kano, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammed. It…
Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane has provided insights into his initial experiences in the Bundesliga, suggesting that the atmosphere in the German top-flight is distinctively different from that of the Premier League. Following a successful debut and a goal on his first appearance, Kane expressed his appreciation for the dynamic crowd engagement during the match, highlighting…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has set Thursday, Nov. 13, for judgment in the chairmanship dispute between former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Justice Peter Lifu made the ruling after counsel for Lamido, PDP, and joined parties, including INEC, adopted their processes and presented arguments. The judge had earlier…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has sued Prof. Pat Utomi over his alleged plan to establish what he called, “a shadow government” in the country. The DSS, in a suit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, prayed the court to declare the move as an attack on the constitution. The News Agency…
The push for the creation of Ogoja State took centre stage yesterday as the National Assembly concluded its public hearing on the review of Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution. Hon. Godwin Offiono, Member of the House of Representatives for Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency and sponsor of the bill, led the Ogoja State Creation Team in making a formal…
The Democratic Front (TDF) says the N100bn Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) Real Estate Investment Fund is a creative initiative by the Tinubu administration to ensure affordable housing options for low-income individuals and families. The advocacy group said, in a statement on Sunday by Malam Danjuma Muhammad, its Chairman, it was convinced the initiative would…
