The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of continued support and stronger collaboration in combating substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. The assurance was given by UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Salem Alshamsi, during a courtesy visit to NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, in…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced the successful completion of the Awodi-07 appraisal and exploration well by Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), describing the results as a significant boost to confidence in the Joint Venture’s asset portfolio. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the Awodi-07 well is situated in the…
Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Mr Samson Itodo, has described the establishment of People’s Assembly by the organisation as a democratic tool to bridge the trust gap between elected political office holders and people at the grassroots. Itodo stated this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. “We launched…
The Federal Government has cautioned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) against embarking on a strike, reiterating that the “no work, no pay” policy remains in full effect. The warning was issued in a statement released on Saturday by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, and…
The crisis in the Middle East will top the agenda on Tuesday when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu becomes the first foreign leader to meet U.S. President Donald Trump. The meeting taking place after Trump took over the White House for a second term. Netanyahu arrived in Washington on Sunday for the visit. “This is…
The Israeli military said it had killed a Hamas commander in southern Lebanon in a drone attack on Wednesday. “The IDF struck an area in Sidon and eliminated the terrorist Khalid Ahmad Ahmad, who served as the head of operations in Hamas’ Western Brigade in Lebanon,’’ the military said. It added that the targeted Hamas…
Many electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), say they are willing to pay for improved and steady power supply. The consumers, who reside in Kubwa, Kuje,, Gwagwalada and Nyanya spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday,. According to them, if power supply improves and it is stable, they…
The Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Ibadan, Most Rev. Gabriel Abegunrin, has said that fasting can only become successful when sin, rudeness and all evil are conquered. Abegunrin said this in a Lent’s message on Ash Wednesday in Ibadan. He described fasting as a training and school, which should make an individual a better…
The Federal Government and China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) on Wednesday signed a contract agreement worth 328.8 million dollars aimed at improving power supply across the country. The contract, valued at $328,819 million dollars covers Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Financing for the implementation of transmission lines under Phase 1 of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI)….
The Katsina State Government says it will provide industrial tools to repentant bandits as part of its social reintegration programme. The government also announced plans to build 152 houses and business support packages for displaced households in Jibia Local Government Area. Governor Dikko Radda disclosed this in a statement on Monday signed by Dr. Bala…
