FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

CAPTIONS Pic 8. From left: French Ambassador to Nigeria, Emmanuelle Blatmann; French Envoy, Catherine Colonna; President Bola Tinubu and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila during the visit of the French Envoy to the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Friday (3/11/23) 27796/3/11/Callistus Ewelike/NAN PLEASE CREDIT NAN-PHOTO AND THE PHOTOGRAPHER The federal government Friday signed an agreement with France …

In this report, BENJAMIN SAMSON speaks with civil society organisations (CSOs) and informed Nigerians on the decision of the Senate to buy Special Utility Vehicles (SUVs) for members amidst current economic hardship in the country. Members of both arms of the National Assembly – Senate and House of Representatives – have started receiving their brand new 2023 model Toyota Land …

Joint troops of the Nigerian Army and the Department of State Services (DSS) have successfully foiled an imminent attack on Kano by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said this in a statement Friday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said the troops of 3 Brigade Nigerian Army in close cooperation with the DSS, raided the terrorists’ …

Girl-child Right and Freedom Protection Centre (GRFPC) a gender-based non-governmental organization has called on the federal government to prioritise the safety and well-being of all citizens, regardless of their gender. The Chairperson, Lynda Temitope Ajayi, in a press statement expressed concern that the crisis of this magnitude requires leaders to stand firm and participate fully in designing effective strategies to …

The federal government has declared Wednesday 27th September, 2023 as Public Holiday in commemoration of Eid-ul-Maulid celebration, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo who made the declaration in Abuja congratulated all Muslim faithfuls both home and in the Diaspora for witnessing this year’s occasion. His admonition to Nigerians, …

A youth leader of the All Progressives Congress, Hyde Kalu has asked the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar to drop his case pursuing the validity of President Bola Tinubu’s educational qualifications in the United States. The APC youth leader in Abia State said that the call becomes necessary, “because the …

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advised pilots and airline operators to exercise caution over hazardous weather in dry season. This warning was contained in a press release by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) on weather alerting the public on the possibility of deterioration in visibility as a result of observed dust haze propagated into the country from the …

In the realm of dynamic politics and progressive governance, few individuals can exhibit the remarkable drive and dedication of Rt. Hon. Comrade Phillip Shaibu, the esteemed Deputy Governor of Edo state. Through his visionary style of leadership, Shaibu has become the beacon of hope, paving the way for unprecedented growth and development in the state. Born with an unwavering commitment …

The Director-General of National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), Yushau Dogara Ahmed, has announced that Zamfara state will not hold the 2023 Batch ‘C’ orientation exercise. In an interview with TVC on Wednesday, he said, “Yes the orientation exercise will be carried out in all the orientation camps except in one State which is Zamfara State, we have looked at the …

The Nigerian Army on Friday buried 22 of its personnel killed by terrorists in an ambush in Niger state.They were buried at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja. Those present at the burial parade were Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, Service Chiefs and family members of the deceased. The Defence …