Gov Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has reiterated his commitment to the peace and unity of all residents in the state regardless of political affiliations. Eno gave the reassurance on Wednesday during the monthly covenant service at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Uyo. “Although, I was elected on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform,…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday sent condolences to Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, on the death of Hajia Hauwa Usman, his mother-in-law, who died at 70. The President conveyed his condolences to the Idris family, their in-laws, and all relatives, urging them to find strength and comfort during this difficult time,…
The Kaduna State Hisbah Command has expressed strong support for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing it as a vital step toward strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. This is contained in a statement signed by Malam Abdullahi Bayero, Commander of the command ,under the Supreme Council…
A woman has asked a court in Ilorin to end her marriage, claiming her husband has failed to meet his responsibilities as a spouse. Sherifat Bamidele made the request before the Area Court in Centre-Igboro on Wednesday, saying she could no longer tolerate the behaviour of her husband, Suleiman Popoola. The couple were married in…
Defending champions Nigeria’s D’Tigress will know their quarter-final opponents on Wednesday when Cameroon face Angola in the playoff round of the Afrobasket tournament. The Nigerian ladies secured a quarter-final spot after recording a second consecutive victory by defeating Mozambique on Monday. Kola Daniel, Special Assistant on Media to the Director General of the National Sports…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday conferred the national honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Tinubu gave the honour on Sunday during the Nigeria/India Bilateral meeting held at the Presidential, Abuja. The president said that the award was bestowed on the Indian leader…
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, has criticised the China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) for substandard work on the rehabilitation of the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway, particularly the Aba-bound section. Umahi’s remarks were contained in a statement released on Monday by his media aide, Mr. Orji Uchenna Orji. During an inspection of federal road…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, head of the Senate Committee on Interior, spoke out on Wednesday to deny accusations that he disrupted Air Peace’s operations, clarifying that he had instead taken a stand against preferential treatment and prevalent extortion within the airline industry. Air Peace previously claimed that Oshiomhole’s late arrival for Flight P47120, set for 6:30…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Germany have renewed calls for urgent global action to tackle Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), describing them as a “silent pandemic” claiming millions of lives every year. Speaking at the World Health Summit 2025 on Monday in Berlin, Germany, WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said NCDs kill 43 million people…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has officially announced plans to invest $15 billion into the long-awaited Lagos-Abidjan Highway Corridor, a crucial infrastructure project anticipated to enhance regional trade and mobility across five West African nations. This announcement was made during the formal opening ceremony of the 2025 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group,…
