Dr Adetokunbo Pearse, a senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) figure in Lagos State, has described the party as more united and strategically focused following its recent national convention. He emphasised that the PDP is committed to preventing Nigeria from becoming a one-party state. Speaking to NAN on Monday, Pearse, who is also the Convener of…
Enyimba International FC of Aba has expressed sadness over the death of legendary Nigerian footballer and coach, Christian Chukwu, who pased away at the age of 74. Its Chairman, Nwankwo Kanu, in a statement on Sunday in Aba, described Chukwu as a stalwart of Nigerian football. Kanu said Chukwu was renowned for his exceptional defensive…
Nigerian troops have rescued 138 kidnap victims, detained key terrorist collaborators, and intercepted illicit arms and explosives in a wave of security operations across northern Nigeria, military sources confirmed. Operations were conducted in Zamfara, Borno, and Adamawa states as part of the Nigerian Army’s intensified campaign against insurgent and bandit networks. On 20 July, troops…
Chief Samuel Ortom, the immediate past governor of Benue, has urged stakeholders, local government party officials and aspirants to massively mobilise and participate in the forthcoming e-registration. Ortom, who is the leader of the party in the state, made the call on Sunday at the PDP Expanded Caucus Meeting held in Makurdi. The former governor…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Nigerian government to tackle the underlying causes of insecurity and bring justice to victims of violent crimes across the country. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, delivered the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja during the 32nd Triennial General Assembly of the Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN),…
Resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory have lauded FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for settling their 13 months’ outstanding hazard allowance and approving a one-month wage award. The commendation was conveyed in a statement released on Tuesday by the minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Mr Lere Olayinka. Olayinka said the…
The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil has announced plans to confer honourary Doctorate Degrees on some notable Nigerians in recognition of their selfless services to the nation. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the recipients include: Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, Chief Author Eze, Dr Adeniyi Raji (SAN), Alhaji Ado Mohammad…
The Bauchi State government has confirmed 11 cases of Lassa fever, resulting in four fatalities, as health officials work diligently to curb the outbreak. Paul Ogwuche, the state’s Commissioner for Health and Human Services, shared these alarming statistics with journalists in Makurdi on Monday. Mr Ogwuche disclosed that over 60 suspected cases of the…
A major annual firework festival in Tokyo will be held this summer for the first time in four years after the display was repeatedly canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event’s organizer said Tuesday. The Sumida River Fireworks Festival, considered a mainstay summer event in the Japanese capital, is slated to be held on July…
Operatives of the Osun State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, have been allegedly attacked and injured by hoodlums at the Corps command post in Awo, Egbedore Local Government Area. A statement on Monday in Osogbo by Yusuf Idowu, the state Amotekun Corps spokesperson, disclosed that the incident happened on Friday. “The Oniwoye…
