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The Chairman of First Media Network Limited, publishers of FirstNews Newspaper, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, on Monday, congratulated Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State on his well-deserved victory in the November 11 2023 election. According to him, it was heartening and exhilarating that despite all the odds, and true to the governor’s epithet as the “Miracle Governor,” he had, once again, triumphed …

A House of Representatives ad hoc committee set up to find out the causes of insecurity in some communities of Isuikwuato and Umunneochi Local Government Areas (LGAs), of Abia State, and proffer solutions called for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. We tracked two other stories from the National Assembly …

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has begun discussions with the management of the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos, on the improvement of infrastructure for workers and patients. The NMA Secretary in Lagos State, Dr. Ismail Ajibowo, who disclosed this to journalists on Thursday, said health services are still grounded at the hospital due to a faulty elevator at the staff quarters …

Residents in Lagos State have been advised not to cross the Blue Rail line’s track as it is scheduled to begin full commercial operations on Monday (tomorrow). The government’s overhead bridges should be used instead, the Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said on his official X (previously Twitter) account on Saturday. “Dear Lagosians, please be reminded as we kick …

In the heart of Nigeria, nestled within its diverse cultural tapestry, lies the unique Fulani community. Known for their nomadic lifestyle and rich traditions, the Fulani people have held steadfast to their customs for generations. One such practice that has persisted over time is early marriage, a topic that warrants a closer examination. While it is easy to pass judgment …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has dismissed as misleading comments on social media which falsely claimed that “MAFAB Communications, one of the companies granted Fifth Generation (5G) licences by the Commission has yet to roll out the service, nearly two years after obtaining a licence, and one year after the roll-out date.” According to the Commission’s Director of Public Affairs, …

Canada has unveiled a new immigration pathway for carpenters, plumbers, and welders from other countries, including Nigeria. In a statement by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on Tuesday, the country announced a streamlined immigration pathway for skilled workers with specific expertise in carpentry, plumbing and welding. “Canada’s Express Entry (EE) system is now tailored to provide a streamlined …

President Bola Tinubu on Monday congratulated three Nigerian governors on their success in last weekend’s election in their various states. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates – Governor Hope Uzodinma and Usman Ododo as the winners of the off-cycle election in Imo and Kogi States. The commission earlier on Monday declared …

Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs The federal government has said it was investigating the cancellation by the Saudi Arabian authorities of visas of all the 264 passengers, who were airlifted to Jeddah from Lagos and Kano on Sunday. All Nigerian citizens aboard Air Peace were denied entrance into Saudi Arabia. A statement on Monday by the Ministry …

The Abia State government has shut down 197 “substandard” private schools as part of reform in the state’s education sector. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mr. Okey Kanu, disclosed this to journalists at the end of the State Executive Council meeting at the Government House, Umuahia, on Monday. He said about 900 private schools had so far been …