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Hope Uzodimma, chairperson of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and governor of Imo State, has defended President Bola Tinubu from criticism over the current economic woes in Nigeria. Governor Uzodimma argued that it would be unfair to blame President Tinubu, saying that economic challenges are part of a global phenomenon and not unique to Nigeria. Uzodimma made the remarks during a …

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday promised more investment in arts and culture to equip the younger generation with knowledge of Nigeria’s past events. The president made the pledge at a stage production in honour of his late mother, Hajiya Abibatu Mogaji, in Abuja. He said the government would invest more in arts and culture to create a pathway for the …

Yamine Yamal has broken a European Championship record after scoring a thrilling goal to help Spain beat France in the Euro semi-finals. The Barcelona star, who has now become the youngest player to play in the European Championship, is now also the youngest scorer in the competition’s history. The previous youngest player at the Euros was Poland’s Kacper Kozlowski – …

Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, said on Monday, July 8, that the recent bombings in Gwoza and Pulka towns of Gwoza Local Government Area of ​​Borno State were aimed at embarrassing the government. During a courtesy call on Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, General Musa assured Nigerians that the perpetrators of these acts would not succeed, reaffirming …

Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has approved the suspension of the Chairman of Machina local government in the state, Idrissa Bukar-Machina. Bukar-Machina was sworn in along with the chairmen of 16 other LGAs on June 10. READ ALSO: APC sweeps all leadership seats in Yobe LG elections Secretary to the State Government, Baba Mallam-Wali, who announced the development in …

The Senate on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to postpone the dissolution of the National Film and Video Census Board (NFVCB). This follows the adoption of a proposal titled: “Urgent Need to Stop NFVCB Abuses,” sponsored by Senator Ogoshi Onawo during a plenary session in Abuja. Onawo in his presentation expressed concern over the directive of the Secretary to the …

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the monthly reintroduction of sanitation services in the state. State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who disclosed the matter to reporters, said the State Executive Council had granted approval. He said the sanitization, which will begin in July, would soon be officially announced by the governor. “Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two members of a drug cartel behind the production and distribution of the deadly psychoactive substance, methamphetamine, popularly called “mkpuru mmiri” in Imo State. NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said a 42-year-old syndicate leader, Joachin Mbonu, and his …

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said on Tuesday only three of Nigeria’s 22 airports were profitable. FAAN Managing Director, Olubunmi Kuku, made the remarks while appearing on Channels TV’s breakfast programme, The Morning Brief. He said authorities were providing cross-subsidization at 19 other airports and would continue to do so for several new airports under development. Kuku said: …

Twelve people have died and over 50 are hospitalized following an outbreak of an unidentified disease in Chessi community in Kulani district of Balanga local government area of ​​Gombe state, Daily Trust reported. Dr. Israel James and Yakubu Maina told the press that the disease is not cholera, but they have taken blood and water samples to identify the disease. …