The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has stated that in view of the numerous capabilities of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), it remains a key enabler to the successful implementation of the 8-point agenda of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. A statement by Director of Public Relations and Information NAF Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet on …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it has not withdrawn its appeal in the Kano State gubernatorial election petition judgement. A statement by the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voters education committee, Sam Olumekun, on Saturday, said the purported letter of withdrawal did not emanate from the commission. Part of the statement said, “The public is …

The federal government has issued a final warning to Arise Television over the use of derogatory and incendiary remarks on its station. The warning was contained in a letter by the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Director General, Dr Balarabe Shehu Ilelah, on Saturday. The letter urged the TV station to have a delay mechanism to guard against undesirable contents. The …

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      The Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) is expected to pay its shareholders an interim dividend of 25 kobo per ordinary share of 50 kobo each on Thursday, 31 August 2023.   This comes subsequent to an emergency board meeting convened by the Group last month, during which it affirmed its decision to electronically distribute its inaugural …

Bigly Oil and Gas, an Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) firm in Anambra State, Saturday, barred its members from smoking cigarettes, hemp, other hard drugs and substances especially while on duty. The firm’s project manager, Mr Chukwuma Nwabuikwu Michael, who disclosed in an interview in Awka, said their agents were barred from drugs and substance abuse in order to improve the …

President Bola Tinubu The Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mandate Secretaries for the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). In a statement signed by the Director of press office of the Minister, Mr Anthony Ogunleye, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Barr Nyesom Wike, made the announcements in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. …

Manchester United fans staged a sit-in protest against the Glazers’ ownership following the women’s team’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the WSL. After the Women’s Super League match, a group of fans at the Leigh Sports Village (LSV) Stadium remained in place in the safe standing section of the ground, raising flags and banners protesting against the club’s ownership. The …

The female National team D’ Tigers have received commendation from the Chairman House Committee on Sports Honourable Ekene Adams Abubakar for their sterling performance at the Afro Basketball Championship in Rwanda. The Nigerian team were crowned champions for the 4th consecutive time as they defeated Senegal by 84- 74 to emerge champions in Kigali, Rwanda. According to Abubakar, “Congratulations to …

An Ondo-based-Pastor, Paul Oyewole, has been arraigned before a Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly threatening to kill a Magistrate, Mosunmola Ikujuni.  The Pastor was accused of reneging after allegedly obtaining the sum of N3m  from a complainant with the pretence of returning the same within seven days. It was also alleged that he faked his own death to avoid paying …