Let’s work to generate more revenue, new AGF tasks staff
The newly appointed Account-General of the Federation, Dr Oluwatoyin Madein, has urged the staff of the office to shun all forms of corruption in the discharge of their duties. The AGF made the call on Friday in Abuja, as she officially took over the duties of her office. Madein, a former Director of Finance and […]
US varsity choir to visit Nigeria, fixes performances for Lagos, Ogun
The Morgan State University Choir, one of America’s most prestigious university choral ensembles, will travel to Nigeria from May 29 to May 31 to share their talents in a cultural exchange of song, music and riveting vocal performances. The tour will include performances at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos (May 29); Babcock University, […]
BREAKING: FG declares May 29 work-free day
The Federal Government has declared Monday, May 29 as a work-free day for workers across the country. Details later… Read More
Tribunal on competition, consumer protection unveils practise rules
The Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal on Friday launched its practise rules and unveiled the hearing room in which appeals on competition and consumer protection-related issues will be heard. Speaking at the launch and unveiling of the hearing room, the chairman of the CCPT, Saratu Shafii, said the tribunal, which consists of the chairman and […]
Obasanjo, Obi arrive Port Harcourt for Kukah’s book presentation
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, and presidential candidate of the Labour Party during last general election, Peter Obi, are in Port Harcourt for a book presentation. The book titled ‘Witness to reconciliation: my personal journey towards reconciliation in Ogoni land’ and written by the Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Mathew Kukah, is being presented at the […]
Tinubu joins Buhari, Marwa for Juma’at prayers
The President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on Friday afternoon, joined the outgoing President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), for Juma’at prayers at the State House Mosque as part of ongoing programmes to mark his inauguration. This was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by the president-elect media officer, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz. Buhari had invited the former Lagos […]
JUST IN: Nigeria Air plane lands in Abuja airport
An airplane belonging to the proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air, has landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The airplane was seen moving in a video posted by the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, on his verified Twitter handle on Friday. Sirika wrote, “We are here. To Almighty God be all the glory. […]
Monarchs killing: Group attacks Uzodinma, demands state of emergency
A group, Coalition for True Governance, has condemned the killing of the traditional ruler in the Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze Victor Ijioma, and the traditional prime minister of the Mgbele community in the same LGA. In a statement on Friday, the group said that the assassination of these traditional rulers who […]
Celine Dion cancels 2023-2024 shows over health issues
Pop icon Celine Dion on Friday cancelled all her remaining shows scheduled for 2023-2024, saying she was not strong enough to tour as she battles a rare neurological disorder. The 55-year-old Canadian revealed last year that her condition – Stiff-Person Syndrome – was affecting her singing. “I’m so sorry to disappoint all of you once […]
May 29: Starting point might not be rosy — Shettima
The Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima, has said that as a result of the myriad problems bedevilling the country, the starting point of his administration might not be rosy. According to him, the issue of subsidy removal and the multiple exchange rate system, among others, have become serious challenges that the administration must surmount. He spoke […]