Industry experts fear increment in air fares
Despite the recent fall in oil prices, high air fares may stay in place for some time to come, say airline industry professionals and experts. The gradual return of demand for travel last year following the lifting of Covid-19-related travel restrictions, had already given the signal for higher fares. But this year, just as the […]
Troops raid terrorists enclave in Kaduna, kill six
Troops of Operation Forest Sanity, in conjunction with Defence Headquarters Special Forces, have killed no fewer than six terrorists in Kaduna State during a raid on their hideouts in the Giwa area of the state. Also, several pieces of ammunition were recovered from the terrorists during the operation. A statement by the Director of Defence […]
Gov Muftwang swears in 17 LG transition chairmen
Governor Caleb Mutfwtang of Plateau State has sworn in interim transition committee chairmen for its 17 local government areas at Government House, Jos, the state capital. The governor, represented by his deputy, Mrs. Josephine Piyo, during the ceremony on Saturday, said that the exercise was necessary to ensure that no vacuum existed in his administration. […]
Ganduje’s actions as governor shocked Tinubu — Kwankwaso
Former governor of Kano State and presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, in the February 25, 2023 presidential election has revealed that President Bola Tinubu was shocked by the atrocities allegedly perpetrated by the immediate past governor of the state, Abdullahi Ganduje. Kwankwaso, who spoke to State House correspondents from the […]
Preserve church history with documentaries, cleric urges religious leaders
Christian leaders have been admonished to project the history of their religious assemblies through documentary film production. The presiding pastor of the Glory of God Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Samuel Ogunyooye, made the call in a statement on Friday. Ogunyooye, who is a documentary maker said such a project would prevent distortion of facts about […]
Naira depreciates by 0.64% amid CBN gov’s suspension
Naira on Friday depreciated further against the dollar at the Investors and Exporters window, exchanging N472.50 to the dollar. The local currency showed a 0.64 per cent decrease when compared with N469.50 it exchanged for the dollar on Thursday. The open indicative rate closed at N471.32 to the dollar on Friday. An exchange rate of […]
Anambra boy to represent Nigeria at global chemistry event
A student of Premium Breed Secondary School, Nnewichi Nnewi, Anambra State has emerged as the overall best in Chemistry in Anambra. As a result, he has become one of the six finalists to represent Nigeria at the 2023 International Chemistry Olympiad holding in Switzerland. Nwadinobi competed with students from over 600 schools in Anambra to […]
Jigawa man commits suicide four months after marriage
A 30-year-old man, Usman Sani Goga, has committed suicide in the Babura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The deceased, a photographer who was said to have got married four months ago, hung himself in his bedroom on Wednesday at Akula Quarters of the local government. Confirming the incident, CSC. Adamu Shehu, Nigeria Security and […]
Media group writes Sanwo-Olu, seeks better partnership
The National President, Association of Practitioners of Community Media in Nigeria, Mr Abayomi Adejumo, has expressed the readiness of the group to work with the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to help bring the government much closer to the grassroots. Adejumo and the group’s Public Relations Officer, Oloyede Sunday, made this known in an open […]
Suspended Plateau LG chairmen dare gov, resume office
Local government chairmen in Plateau State, who were suspended by Governor Caleb Mutfwang on Friday defied the suspension order as many of them resumed duties in their respective council areas. The governor had last week suspended the chairmen of the 17 local government areas alongside their councillors with immediate effect following recommendations by the state […]