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By Kamil Opeyemi The Director-General, National Intelligence Agency, Amb. Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, has commended Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State for his exceptional achievements in the state. Abubakar, in a commendation letter he personally signed and addressed to Governor Bello, congratulated him on his notable strides since he assumed office as Kogi Governor in 2016, saying his various infrastructural projects had opened up the state as one of Nigeria’s main trade routes. While congratulating the Governor and the Kogi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress for winning the just concluded governorship election in the state, the NIA boss noted…
By Halimah Olamide The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday described as a champion of true federalism, the former Interim National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, Chief Bisi Akande. He stated this while congratulating Akande on his 85th birthday. The Governor described the elder statesman, popularly known as ‘Baba Omo kekeke’, as an advocate of good governance and an epitome of true federalism, adding that the APC chieftain is courageous and honest. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, described Chief Bisi Akande, who clocks 85 on Tuesday,…
By Temitope Ajayi While extolling Funke Akindele, the Nollywood filmmaker for her recent box office accomplishment, President Bola Tinubu lauded the growing contribution of the Nigerian creative industry to the economic growth of the country. He acknowledged its pivotal place as, not just a medium for artistic expression but also a source of enormous soft power and viable cultural export. In his effusive praise of the industry; creative ingenuity, and enterprising spirit of young Nigerians, President Tinubu said that, “the creative industry is one of the high-employment sectors, providing jobs for our able and talented youths. It is an industry…
By David Orji Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday joined other eminent Kwarans, heads of security agencies, and the Nigeria Legion to lay the wreath in honour of the fallen and serving men of the Armed Forces for their tremendous services to the country. “The first and most important thing is to appreciate our Armed Forces for the sacrifices they have rendered (and still rendering) during the first and second world wars and internal security operations up till today,” the Governor told reporters in Ilorin at an event to celebrate the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. The Governor also…
Halimah Olamide Amidst the worrying insecurity in the country, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has said the Armed Forces deserve some special honour and respect. He stated this while paying tributes to Nigeria’s fallen heroes, serving and retired military personnel, saying they deserve honour and respect. Akpabio, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon Eseme Eyiboh to commemorate this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Abuja. He said the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces to keep Nigeria one and in peace should be acknowledged and accorded due honour…
Safiu Kehinde Defending champion, Senegal, has began their title defense with a comfortable 3-0 victory over 10-man Gambia in group C opener. The Terenga Lions wasted no time as Pape Gueye’s 4th minute header puts them into an early lead at Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussokro, Cote D’Ivoire. Things would quickly go from bad to worse for the Gambians as they were reduced to 10-man following Ebou Adams red card towards the first half. Capitalizing on their opponent’s shortage of player, Senegal extended their lead courtesy Lamina Camara’s 52 minutes goal. The dominant defending champion gave no room for the…
By Kamil Opeyemi The Code of Conduct Bureau has on Monday summoned the embattled Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo over the N438m contract funds allegedly paid to Planet Projects Limited, a company founded by the minister. The CCB is said to be investigating claims by Tunji-Ojo where he said he had resigned his position in the company, where his wife is however still a director. The minister, who is expected to be quizzed on Tuesday, was earlier summoned by President Bola Tinubu to the presidential villa last week in the heat of the revelations that his company benefitted from the…
Nigerian workers have expressed concern over the delay in the payment of the N35,000 wage award by Federal Government to cushion the removal of fuel subsidy. Speaking on the delay in the payment, the workers who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja, said the delay had compounded the hardship that citizens had to bear. Mr Christopher Samuel, an officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said workers were no longer able to meet their basic needs let alone live a decent life. “Workers are heavily indebted as a result of…
Safiu Kehinde One of the leading member of the Iran-backed Houthi movement has threatened to turn Yemen into “graveyard” for the United States, following a recent airstrike attack by the US on the rebel group. Reacting to the attack in an interview with Iran’s state news agency IRNA, the prominent member identified as Ali al-Qahoum lashed out at the United States with derogatory remarks, revealing the preparedness of Yemen to face the US. “After this aggression, Yemen will turn into the graveyard of the Americans and they will leave the region in humiliation. “Yemen’s leaders, armed forces, and people are…
A Ghanaian, Patrick Amenuvor, who set out to break the Guinness Book of Records by standing on one spot for 7 days without has called off his “Stand-a-thon.” to break Amenuvor called off the stand-a-thon few hours after he commenced the attempt. Amenuvor’s intention was to stand in a place without sitting for 7 days, from January 14 to January 21, 2024. Amenuvor explained he took the action as he believed he violated some rules provided by the Guinness World Record. “In light of these developments, a comprehensive review by management is imperative. We aim to rectify any oversights and…