Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has emphasised that his administration will not compromise in its fight against corruption, describing the protection of public resources as a sacred duty. Speaking through the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Ibrahim, during the 2025 International Anti-Corruption Day event, Yusuf said corruption undermines the future of children and…
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service says it has rescued nine casualties from the fire at the six-storey building on Afriland Tower, Broad Street, Lagos Island. The Deputy Controller-General of the agency, Mr Ogabi Olajide, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. He stated that nine victims had been rescued in…
The National Alpine Skiing Centre of China has predicted that the country’s ice-snow sector would exceed one trillion RMB value in 2025. The Ski instructor at the centre, Xin Dawei, made this known on Wednesday at a global virtual news conference organised by the centre. He described 2025 as the busiest snow season. Xin lauded…
TotalEnergies has commended the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for ensuring a transparent 2024 mini-bid round and has expressed interest in the forthcoming 2025 Licensing Round slated to commence on December 1. The commendation came during a courtesy visit to the Commission Chief Executive, Mr. Gbenga Komolafe, by a high-level delegation from TotalEnergies led…
The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has announced the postponement of the inaugural National Legislative Summit and Expo on Renewable Energy to May 5 and May 6. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Afam Ogene, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
Five people were killed and one woman injured in Ukrainian southern city of Mykolaiv as a result of a Russian drone attack, Governor Vitalii Kim said on Telegram early on Monday. Fires in two buildings have been extinguished and several residential buildings have been damaged, Kim said, adding that five Russian drones were shot down…
By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested of one 25 years old Sufiyanu Aliyu of Gwanyal Village, Tangaza LGA, for the alleged killing of his 15 years old wife, Suwaiba Abubakar Bawa. According to the a statement by the police public relations officer, DSP Ahmad Rufai, the incident occurred on…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the closure of its National Secretariat in Abuja in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary announced this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. “As directed by the Acting National Chairman of our party, Malam Bukar Dalori, the…
Gov Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra, on Sunday described late Christian Chukwu as a formidable defender and a leader of men. In a condolence message issued by the Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Christian Aburime, Soludo described Chukwu as a true patriot. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chukwu died in Enugu on…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a four-week ultimatum to the Federal Government to conclude all ongoing negotiations with unions in the tertiary education sector. NLC President, Mr. Joe Ajaero, made this known on Monday in Abuja during an emergency press conference after a meeting with unions representing universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education….
