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FG probes cancellation of 264 Nigerian Passengers’ visas in Jeddah
The Nigerian government on Monday said it is investigating the cancellation of visas of all the 264 passengers, who were airlifted to Jeddah from Lagos and Kano on Sunday, by the Saudi Arabian Authorities. The Nigerian citizens aboard Air Peace were denied entrance into Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is now investigating the
Latest developments in Israel war on Gaza
Fighting raged in Gaza on Monday, more than five weeks after Hamas’s unprecedented October 7 attack sparked a furious response from Israel which has vowed to destroy the Palestinian militant group. About 1,200 people, mostly civilians, were killed in Israel and around 240 hostages were taken, according to Israeli officials. In Gaza, more than 11,100
Tinubu inherited a bankrupt country – NSA
National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has attributed the current financial distress being faced in the country to bankruptcy inherited by the administration led by President Bola Tinubu. Ribadu, however, said despite the financial constraint that has affected budgetary allocations, the federal government would do everything within its power to ensure that there is a robust
Imo guber poll fraught with irregularities – Opposition lawmakers
Opposition federal lawmakers led by Coalition Spokesperson and House of Representatives member representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency, Ikenga Ugochinyere, have said the just concluded governorship election in Imo State was fraught with irregularities, electoral rascality, describing the outcome as a political treason. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Monday, the lawmaker said
ECOWAS Court to review its rules of procedure
The ECOWAS Court is working towards reviewing its rules of procedure in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. In his welcome address, at a three-day judicial retreat of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, opened on 13th of November, 2023 in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, Hon Justice Edward Amoako Asante, President of the Court, said the
It’s time to return to farming, Gbenga Daniel tells Nigerians
Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has called on Nigerians to return to farming in order to meet local consumption and improve the country’s economy. He noted that agriculture was the mainstay of Nigeria’s economy before it was neglected for oil. Daniel said this at the flag-off of a training programme for rice farmers
Immigration orders probe into accident that killed personnel
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has ordered an investigation into the cause of a ghastly accident that killed “four personnel” of the Service on Sunday. Daily Trust had reported on Sunday the accident which involved the bus conveying the NIS band team from Kano to Abuja. In a press briefing on the incident in Abuja
Nationwide strike begins Tuesday – Labour
The organised labour has directed its members to commence nationwide strike over the assault on Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, starting from midnight of Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The organised labour comprising Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, said all affiliate unions of the two labour centres had been directed
Nasarawa Gov calls for restraint ahead of Appeal Court hearing
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has called on his supporters and the people of the state to exercise some measure of restraint ahead of the Court of Appeal hearing fixed for Wednesday. He also raised the alarm over the influx of strange faces already generating tension, particularly around the Keffi Local Government Area. Daily
Senate to reconsider Diaspora Voting Bill – Sen. Bamidele
The 10th Senate has assured that it will reconsider the Diaspora Voting Bill this week. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti), made this known during a virtual dialogue organised by Engage Diaspora Foundation in collaboration with the Directorate of Diaspora and International Affairs of his office. The dialogue was themed: “A Pivotal Step Toward Achieving
Wigwe University: Pioneering Africa’s first Ivy League institution
Wigwe University launches in Nigeria with a determination to nurture and build innovative and fearless leaders with the capacity to ignite the potentials of Nigeria and Africa. Founded by visionary entrepreneur and leader, Herbert Wigwe under the auspices of the Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe (HOW) Foundation, Wigwe University is poised to become a top contender in
Wigwe University: Pioneering Africa’s first Ivy League institution
Our officials didn’t cause accident, death of LAWMA staff – Lagos Task Force
The Lagos State Task Force has refuted reports that officials of the agency were involved in the car chase which led to an accident and tragic death of two LAWMA officials at Gbagada on Monday. CSP Shola Jejeloye, the chairman of the agency, said no Lagos State Environmental Task Force official was involved in the
Our officials didn’t cause accident, death of LAWMA staff – Lagos Task Force
I’ve been battling kidney issues for 20 years’ — Singer Pupa Tee Video
Nigerian Afropop singer Adelaja David, better known as Pupa Tee, has disclosed that he has been battling kidney problems for over 20 years. Pupa Tee stated this in a post on his Instagram page while soliciting financial support from the public to undergo a kidney transplant. He said he has started dialysis treatment but needed
I’ve been battling kidney issues for 20 years’ — Singer Pupa Tee Video
Set up welfare scheme for indigent journalists – University don tells NUJ
A lecturer at the Department of Mass Communication and Media Technology, Lead City University, Ibadan, Dr Bayonle Busari, has enjoined the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, to set up a welfare scheme that will cater for indigent journalists across the country. Busari, who doubles as Coordinator of Postgraduate Programme in the department, made the call
Set up welfare scheme for indigent journalists – University don tells NUJ
His adopted daughter hijacked funds donated for him – Mr Ibu’s wife alleges
Stella Maris, the wife of ailing actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has accused the actor’s adopted daughter, Jasmine, of hijacking the funds donated for his surgery. DAILY POST reports that Mr Ibu had in October took to the internet to seek public assistance as he battles an undisclosed ailment. Despite undergoing seven
His adopted daughter hijacked funds donated for him – Mr Ibu’s wife alleges
Edo LG election tribunal receives 18 petitions
The Edo State Local Government Elections Petitions Tribunal says it has received 18 petitions from the Labour Party and its candidates in the just-concluded September 2 local government polls. The tribunal secretary, Emmanuel Uwagboe, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin on Monday. According to him, hearing of
Edo LG election tribunal receives 18 petitions
My daughter commended me for chasing my dream – Shaffy Bello
Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello said she doesn’t have any regrets in life, emphasizing that she used to have misgivings about leaving her husband and children in the U.S., but not anymore. Speaking in a recent interview with TVC, Bello said: “I don’t think I’ve any regrets in life. One of the biggest things I used
My daughter commended me for chasing my dream – Shaffy Bello
Court remands UNIPORT student accused of killing girlfriend for money ritual
A Magistrate Court has remanded a 400-level student of Petrochemical Engineering in the University of Port Harcourt, Damian Okoligwe, who was accused of killing his girlfriend, Justina Otuene, a 300-level student of Biochemistry at the same university. When the matter came up on Monday, the prosecuting counsel appealed to the court to remand the accused
Court remands UNIPORT student accused of killing girlfriend for money ritual
NIS orders investigation into death of officers in road accident
The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has ordered an immediate investigation into the cause of the road accident that killed “four personnel” of the Service on Sunday. Four members of the NIS musical band were reportedly killed on the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano highway while returning from Kano where they had gone to entertain at an official function. Briefing
NIS orders investigation into death of officers in road accident
Bayelsa Guber: Atiku congratulates Governor Diri
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Governor Duoye Diri for winning the Bayelsa State governorship election. Recall that INEC on Monday declared that Diri polled a total of 175,196 votes to win the election, defeating other candidates, including his closest rival, Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who got 110,108 votes. Reacting,
Bayelsa Guber: Atiku congratulates Governor Diri
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