By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri THE Vice President of the federal republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima has lampooned those opposing the federal government’s decision over some Departments and units of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to be relocated from Abuja to Lagos, saying the move is for … Read more
THE reason behind the nationwide decrease in electricity supply has been revealed by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. Adelabu attributed the drop in power supply to gas constraints faced by thermal generating companies. In a statement released on Friday by Bolaji Tunji, special adviser for strategic communication and media relations to the Minister of … Read more
GEOFFREY Onyeama, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, has wrapped up his legal action against Lilian Onoh, a former Nigerian ambassador to Jamaica and Namibia, concerning accusations of defamation. Onyeama concluded the case following a cross-examination on Friday before Justice Keziah Ogbonnaya of a Federal Capital Territory High Court at Zuba in Abuja, related to … Read more
PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved funding for the Second Niger Bridge two bypasses, Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria- kano and Lagos-Ibadan Highway. Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, who disclosed this at the weekend, did not disclose the total amount released. According to him, the development would remove the financial bottlenecks on the three projects. He said this … Read more
PAN-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, has explained why two offices – those of Acting National Leader and Deputy Leader – were abrogated by the organisation. The body recently announced that Chief Ayo Adebanjo, who has occupied the position of Acting National Leader of the organization, has been removed. While Adebanjo who served as Deputy … Read more
THE Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has suspended the Permit for Non-Commercial Flight, PNCF, of Mattini Airline Services Limited following the crash-landing of its private jet with 10 persons onboard in Ibadan. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of NCAA, Mr Michael Achimugu, said this in a statement via NCAA’s X handle. He said … Read more
By Hon. Inuwa Bwala BY the time I depart as the Chairman of Hawul Local Government Area of Borno state, I may have garnered enough imputes to write about the enclave and her people. But I want to start with a glimpse at the jinx that surrounded Azare, the local government headquarters, and how it … Read more
THE Joint Action Committee of Northern Youth Associations has demanded the removal of the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo and the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso. The group made the demand via a communique issued on Thursday and signed by its convener, Murtala Abubakar, Director of public Communication and Strategy, Hashim Tom … Read more
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved funds for the construction of the Second Niger Bridge bypass, the Lagos-Ibadan highway, and the Lafia bypass. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, said this on Thursday during the inspection of the Lafia bypass and dualisation of the Makurdi-Otukpo-9th mile road. The minister commended the president for approving the release of funds … Read more
By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri DIRECTOR-General of the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, Dr. Abubakar Gambo Umar has said that the annual lecture billed to take place in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital on Saturday 27th January, 2024 is dedicated to the memory of Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto. This was disclosed on Thursday … Read more