Yesterday, the Federal Government announced that it has successfully concessioned the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja and the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano. James Odaudu, the Special Assistant on Public Affairs to the Minister of Aviation, signed the statement confirming the news. The concessions occurred following the Federal Executive Council’s …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) FCT Command has reported the arrest of 34 suspects following a sweeping operation on illicit drug dens in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The FCT Commander of the NDLEA, Kabir Tsakuwa, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja. …
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On Wednesday night, the outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives disclosed how the All Progressives Congress (APC) selected Tajudeen Abbas for Speaker and Benjamin Kalu for Deputy Speaker of the upcoming 10th National Assembly. This announcement occurred at a Joint Task – 10th Assembly meeting, a coalition of incoming All Progressives Congress and opposition …
Mr Lamidi Apapa, the disputed National Chairman of the Labour Party, has repudiated claims of accepting N500 million to undermine the party’s case at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC). Speaking to reporters after narrowly escaping an attack by angry youths at the PEPC in Abuja, Apapa denied receiving money from any group or individual …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is partnering with Google to launch a Virtual Currency Museum Gallery, according to an announcement by Deputy Governor, Operations, Mr Folashodun Shonubi, at the International Museums Day (IMD) celebration in Abuja. The virtual museum will enable the public to access the currency museum from their homes, negating the need …
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The Anambra State Police Command has disclosed the names of nine U.S. Consulate personnel from Lagos who were embroiled in a brutal attack in the Ogbaru area on Tuesday, which reportedly resulted in seven deaths. The Police Commissioner in Anambra, Mr Echeng Echeng, revealed this information during a news conference at the command’s headquarters in …
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has joined forces with the Borno State Government in Nigeria to upskill rapid response team members in tackling disease outbreaks, particularly during the rainy season. This initiative comes in response to the recurring issues of floods causing cholera and diarrhoea outbreaks in the state. In recent years, Borno State, particularly …
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Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti has had his remand extended by another four days following a decision from a Sabo-Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos made on Thursday. The request for an extension was granted by Chief Magistrate Mrs Adeola Olatubosun, extending Kuti’s remand to May 22. The application was moved by Mr Simon Lough (SAN), …
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Borno state has been recognised as the best-performing state in primary healthcare delivery in Nigeria, earning $1.2 million in reward money on Wednesday. The prize is part of a leadership challenge to revitalise the country’s Primary Health Care Under One Roof policy through increased funding and commitment by state governors. Borno received $700,000 for its …
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Former councillors in Abia State have sent a desperate plea to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, urging him to authorize the payment of their outstanding allowances and severance package before his term concludes on May 29. The elected officials, whose tenure ended in December 2022, request payment for several allowances, including sitting and constituency allowances, swearing-in allowances, …
