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Osinbajo Committed To Indivisibility Of Nigeria – SGF
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha, has declared that he and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo are very firmly and irrevocably committed to the ideal of one and the indivisible Nigerian nation. In a statement he issued yesterday, Mustapha frowned at the sensational slant accorded the remarks by Osinbajo last Sunday during the special interdenominational...
FG Screens Femi Fani-Kayode, Femi Pedro, Others
The federal government is vetting potential candidates to fill diplomatic roles in its 109 missions, 76 embassies, 22 high commissions, and 11 global consulates. Impeccable sources familiar with the developments revealed that a former Minister of Aviation under the Obasanjo administration, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, and a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Pedro, are among the nominees. Sunday PUNCH also gathered that...
Our Economic Challenges Will Be Gone Soon, Let’s Fight Together, Deputy Speaker Kalu Urges Nigerians
In an emotion-laden speech that rekindles hope and reinforces patriotism in the people, the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu at Tuesday's plenary told Nigerians that the current economic challenges are transient and would be surmounted. Recognizing the resilient spirit of the people, Kalu said they have always risen together in times of adversity. He said that appropriate policies have...
FG Alert: 30 States Rush To Avert Flood Crisis
Ahead of the rainy season, states have commenced measures to avert the flooding expected to overpower no fewer than 1,249 communities in 176 local governments across 30 states and FCT, Abuja. The measures include public enlightenment campaigns, dredging water channels, and relocating communities on river banks and floodplains. On Thursday, the Federal Government announced that the states would witness heavy flooding...
Eid-el-Kabir: Fire Service Boss Issues Safety Advice
Abdulganiyu Jaji, the Federal Fire Service's Controller General, has issued a strict safety warning to stop kitchen mishaps and fires during the holiday season. In a statement on Thursday by the FFS boss, Jaji cautioned celebrants—particularly women who traditionally handle festive cooking—not to overfill their cooking pans with oil while preparing Sallah meals. He warned that cooking oil should never exceed...
Governor Agbu Kefas Dissolves Local Council Caretaker Committees
Agbu Kefas, the Governor of Taraba State, has dissolved the 16 local government areas’ caretaker committees. He gave the directive a few hours after assuming office as state governor. Yusuf Sanda, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, in a statement, said, “The dissolution takes effect on the 29th of May 2023.” READ ALSO: LP/Obi Unable To Continue With Case At Tribunal According...
Man Bags 25 Years Jail Term For Raping Minor In Cross River
A trial court in Cross River state has sentenced one Matthew Uyangha to 25 years imprisonment for kidnapping and raping a 13-year-old orphan. The convict was said to have repeatedly raped the victim, whose identity is not divulged, for two months before nemesis caught up with him and he was arrested. The rapist had drugged and abducted the teenage girl from...
Gov. Otti To Launch 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem Thursday
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, will on Thursday, December 14 launch of the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem. The event will hold at Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia at 11a.m. prompt, Prof. Kenneth Kalu, Secretary to the State Government said in a statement. The following are invited: 1. The Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu 2. Members of the National Assembly...
Super Eagles Striker Umar, El-Rufai’s Son Acquires Ranchers Bee FC
Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar and a House of Representatives member for Kaduna North, Bello El-Rufai, have acquired ownership of Ranchers Bees FC, a historic Kaduna football club, as confirmed on Monday. The duo is committed to reviving the club’s past success and achieving promotion to the Nigeria Premier League soon. Ranchers Bees FC, established in the 1970s, was a prominent...
Ikpeazu Restores Electricity In Ukwa East, West LGAs
In fulfilment of the promise made to the leaders of Ukwa East and West Local Government Areas during their visit, the Executive Governor of Abia State Dr Okezie Ikpeazu has restored electricity in the two Local Government Areas of Ukwa Land. ABN TV gathered that both Ukwa East and West Local Government Areas had been on darkness for the past...
