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Tinubu’s Wife Receives Rescued Chibok Girl, Says Remaining Abductees Not Forgotten
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday, received Rebecca Kabu, one of the 276 Chibok schoolgirls, over nine years after their abduction by Boko Haram on April 14, 2014. The First Lady, who hosted Rebecca at the Presidential Villa in Abuja along with the wife of the Vice President, Mrs Nana Shettima, promised to ensure that the former schoolgirl...
NIMASA Uses MARPOL Enforcement To Curb Maritime Air Pollution
MARITIME operators within Nigerian territorial waters are under increasing pressure to comply with international environmental standards, as the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) intensifies enforcement of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), particularly Annex VI, a section of the convention initiated by International Maritime Association, IMO. Reaffirming this stance, the Director General of...
Chief Kelvin Jombo Onumah Celebrates Chief Chukwuemeka Wogu On His Birthday
The MD/CEO of Sublime Industries Ltd, Chief Kelvin Jombo Onumah, has extended warm birthday wishes to Chief Chukwuemeka Wogu, celebrating his remarkable contributions to leadership and national development. In his congratulatory message, Chief Onumah praised Chief Wogu for his unwavering dedication to excellence, describing him as a visionary leader whose impact continues to inspire progress. "As you mark this special milestone,...
PFN Urges Tinubu Administration To Prioritize Action Over Promises
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has urged the administration of President Bola Tinubu to move beyond rhetoric and take visible, tangible action in addressing the country's growing socioeconomic and political challenges. Speaking at the conclusion of a four-day leadership retreat held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, PFN National Secretary Bishop David Bakare emphasized the urgent need for strategic leadership...
Your Comment Shameful, Cowardly — IPOB Replies Iwuanyanwu
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has taken a swipe at Elder Statesman, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu over his comments that “IPOB is endangering Ndigbo and their investment in Nigeria” through its activities, countering that the Igbo were already endangered in the country. Describing Iwuanyanwu’s comment as shameful and cowardly, the IPOB in a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary,...
Coronavirus: Anglican church stops communion from one cup
The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has stopped the use of one chalice for the sharing of wine during Holy Communion as one of the steps to stop the spread of the dreaded coronavirus. The church has also suspended handshakes and hugs which are hitherto being used for the “exchange of peace” during the services. The church’s General Secretary, Gershinen Dajur,...
Ministry Of Agriculture Allocates N636.8bn For Sector’s Development
Under the 2025 budget, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has suggested allocating N636,076,022,121 for agricultural-related activities. Out of this total allocation, approximately half—N315,480,692,201—is earmarked for the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Key budget highlights include: N75 million for cleaning and fumigation of the Ministry’s headquarters N15.5 million for food expenses N58,670,938 for travels and transport N15 million for honorarium and sitting allowances Additionally,...
Kwara Assembly Confirms Death Of Majority Leader, Olawoyin Magaji
The Kwara State House of Assembly has confirmed the passing of the Majority Leader of the House, Olawoyin Magaji, who died on Monday morning. The confirmation was contained in a statement by the Chairman of, House Committee on Information, Youth, Sports and Tourism, Awolola Olamide Ayokunle, in Ilorin on Monday. It said, “The House announces with regret the demise of Hon. Magaji...
“FG Spends N3.8trn Fixing Underwater Issues On Third Mainland Bridge” — Umahi
The Federal Government says about N3.8 trillion will be required to rehabilitate the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos following the discovery of severe underwater structural damage. David Umahi, Minister of Works, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. According to Umahi, underwater assessments conducted...
CBN Withdraws Controversial Policy Guidelines Publication
The Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) publication on Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines has been withdrawn. The publication was released on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. It said the revocation of the document is to minimise risks of any further misrepresentation or misinterpretation, resulting in confusion among stakeholders. READ ALSO: CBN Minimizes Cybersecurity Levy To 0.005% On Tuesday, reports of the...
