The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN) is set to deliver a keynote address at a one-day workshop for lawyers and air flight passengers, scheduled for March 12. This is contained in a statement by the workshop Coordinator, Mrs Emmanuella Obi, Synergy Attornies, issued to newsmen on Wednesday in Lagos. According to…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has detained an automobile spare parts dealer, Levi Ubodoeze allegedly in possession of Phenacetin, a cutting edge agent for cocaine, weighing 77.50 kilograms. The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said Ubodoeze was arrested in Lagos. He explained that the suspect was detained…
The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has given President Bola Tinubu credit his award as the best minister. Umahi said in a statement on Wednesday that Tinubu gave him the opportunity to serve Nigeria as a minister. The statement was signed by Mr Mohammed Ahmed, the Director of Press and Public Relations in the…
The European Union (EU) has expressed concerns about plans by the Israeli security Cabinet to take over the Gaza Strip and for the army to control the territory. An EU spokesman said in Brussels that the union was concerned about the extension of these operations in Gaza, which would lead to further casualties and additional…
Suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari on Tuesday denied ownership of several properties allegedly traced to him by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in his ongoing trial over non-disclosure of assets. Kyari, who opened his defence before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, said that some of the…
Nigeria’s Senate has approved the ₦1.48 trillion 2025 budget for Rivers State, under the backdrop of emergency governance imposed in the state due to political instability. The budget was passed following the presentation of a detailed report by an ad hoc Senate committee led by Senate Majority Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele. The committee had been…
Mr Yusuf Usman, a Director at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), says the company has drilled four oil wells in the Kolmani area of Bauchi State. He also restated commitment of the company to the exploration and development of oil and gas resources in the northern region of the country. Usman said this…
Four talented young Muslims have been awarded brand new, fully furnished homes after emerging winners of a Qur’an recitation competition held in tribute to the late Abibatu Mogaji Tinubu, the mother of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The competition, which saw participation from more than 100 contestants drawn from across Kano State, was spearheaded by Senator…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would be looking towards a “better, brighter future for every person” in a Christmas message following a turbulent year for the United Kingdom. The prime minister said the season was a time to remember the importance of “being there for one another,” including in “the more difficult times.”…
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced the third edition of its Best Tourism Villages recognition award for 2023. This initiative is aimed at identifying and rewarding rural destinations that are committed to promoting tourism as a source of opportunity and well-being. To be eligible for the prize, villages must demonstrate a commitment…
