Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Obinna Oriaku as the Commissioner representing Abia State in the Federal Character Commission (FCC). In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, Otti congratulated Oriaku and urged him to view the appointment as […]
The self-styled Director General of the Labour Campaign for 2020, Comrade Olufemi Aderibigbe, speaking on behalf of supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has issued a fiery defense of the administration, warning against attempts by party insiders to undermine the government. Addressing what he described as “unnecessary agitation” from some members of the All […]
Sudan coach, Kwesi Appiah, has revealed the tactical approach that secured his side’s emphatic 4-0 win over Nigeria in their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group D encounter on Tuesday. The Sudanese side stunned the Super Eagles B team with goals from Walieldin Khedr, a brace by Abdel Raouf, and an early own-goal from Leonard […]
A formidable socio-cultural group, the Uzo-Uwani Police Association (UPA), alongside other community-based organizations, has commended the Executive Chairman of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area, Hon. Barr. Chijioke Ezugwu, for his exceptional contributions to security and infrastructural development across the LGA. The group, led by its Chairman, Mr. Elijah Dozie, paid a courtesy visit to Hon. […]
The Kebbi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has removed key members of its leadership over allegations of financial mismanagement, abuse of office, and poor leadership. Speaking at a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday, the State Publicity Secretary, Jamilu Muhammad, announced the immediate suspension of State Chairman, Sufiyanu Bala, […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced the withdrawal of criminal complaints against Ms. Comfort Emmanson and music star, Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1. The decision follows recent incidents of unruly behavior at Nigerian airports, involving the duo and airline staff. Keyamo outlined the decisions reached […]
The Federal Government has officially nominated Dr. Taoheed Olufemi Elias as Nigeria’s candidate for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), according to a statement released Tuesday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar. Announcing the nomination via his official X handle, Tuggar described Dr. Elias as “one of the most respected […]
The Federal Government on Tuesday formalised a strategic partnership with Tikera Africa, a culture and creative economy hub, aimed at promoting youth and women-led economic inclusion through skilled artisanship, mentorship, and market expansion. The collaboration was sealed with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, and […]
Nigerian singer and songwriter Tems has opened up about the hurdles women face in the music industry and her mission to challenge those barriers. In an interview with BBC Africa, the two-time Grammy winner revealed that earning respect as a woman in the business was not easy. “It was difficult to find people to take […]
ValueJet has signed a sub-lease and operational services agreement with Cally Air, the Cross River State-owned carrier, to operate and manage its two newly acquired Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets. The deal, announced on Tuesday in Lagos, places day-to-day operations of the CRJ1000s under ValueJet’s Air Operator Certificate, enabling the aircraft to begin commercial service promptly. […]
