Rivers Senator Mpigi, Wike ally, dies at 64
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works, Barinada Mpigi, has died at 64 after a bout of illness. A strong ally of Nyesom Wike, Mpigi represented the South-East…
Yilwatda greets Muslims, Christians on commencement of Ramadan, Lent
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, has congratulated all the Muslim and Christian faithful in the country on the commencement of both Ramadan…
Group hails Ekeh’s N10bn Computer Science scholarship initiative as first ever futuristic scholarship in Nigeria
In a statement issued by its Executive Secretary, Nadodo Abubakar, on Wednesday, the group commended Ekeh for his thoughtfulness and forward-looking gesture, describing the initiative as “structured, targeted scholarship and…
At Leaders’ Summit, Tinubu charges new Health Fellows on honour, humility, courage
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday urged the young fellows of the Federal Government’s National Health Fellowship Programme to serve with honour, humility and courage, assuring them that the government…
GIMP-Nigeria says Ramadan, Lent coincidence reinforces need for religious tolerance
The Guild of Interfaith Media Practitioners Nigeria (GIMP-Nigeria) has called on Muslims and Christians across the country to seize the spiritual opportunity of Ramadan and the Lent to promote…
End game on Electoral Act amendment, by Pius Mordi
Four years ago, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) assured Nigerians that the humongous N355 billion budget for the general elections out of…
Top quotes of Jesse Jackson, his gift, passion
United States Rev. Jesse Jackson, the longtime civil rights activist, Baptist minister and two-time presidential candidate, died Tuesday, at 84, according to the family. Below are top quotes associated with…
US sanctions Nigerians over alleged links with terrorism, other crimes (Full list)
The United States government has imposed wide-ranging sanctions on 18 Nigerians and entities for terrorism, cybercrime, and narcotics offences as part of ongoing efforts to cleans Nigeria of terror and…
Nigeria Customs Service clarifies exchange rate application in Customs valuation
For the avoidance of doubt, the Nigeria Customs Service does not independently determine, generate, alter, or apply margins to foreign exchange rates used for import and export valuation. All exchange…
Insecurity: 100 U.S. military personnel trainers arrive in Nigeria – DHQ
No fewer than100 United States military personnel have arrived in Nigeria to support the training and capacity development of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen….