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Reps to probe FG’s N62bn for HIV control
The House Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberclosis, Leprosy and Malaria has vowed to investigate the utilisation and impact of the N62 billion federal government intervention funds and other donor funds by Global Funds invested in the HIV/AIDS control programme during the Muhammadu Buhari administration. Chairman of the committee, Amobi Ogah, said this on Thursday when he
Oladips, Nigerian singer reported dead 2 weeks ago holds Instagram session with fans
Rapper Oladipupo Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips, who was reported dead on November 11, held an Instagram live session with his fans on Thursday. The rapper was said to have died after suffering from a health problem. But there was a controversy about the reported death as some persons said it was a publicity stunt.
Awoniyi set to miss AFCON over groin injury
Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi may not participate in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after he picked up a groin injury. His club manager at Nottingham Forest, Steve Cooper, during a press conference announced that Awoniyi would be out for “months”. Awoniyi picked up the injury during the Super Eagles’ 1-1 home draw
Registrar, others escape fire outbreak in Kwara Shariah court
The Chief Registrar of the Kwara State Sharia Court of Appeal, Hajia Hassanat Mustapha, has escaped a fire incident on the court premises. Also involved in the incident were her personal assistant and a driver of an 18-seater bus with registration number SCA 13 SJ belonging to the court. The incident, our correspondent gathered, caused
War on Gaza: Israel lied about bunker under Al-Shifah hospital – Palestine envoy
His Excellency Abdullah Shawesh, Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Nigeria, has debunked the claim by the Israeli military of a bunker housing the Hamas command centre under the Al-Shifah hospital. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday in Abuja, Ambassador Shawesh said it was all propaganda. According to him, the Israeli engineers developed
Lalong picks Senatorial certificate, may quit Tinubu’s cabinet
Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, has picked up his certificate of return as Senator of Plateau South in the upper chamber of the National Assembly. Lalong, a two-term governor of Plateau State, had contested but lost the February 25, 2023 election. The Independent of National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Napoleon Bali of
Tension in Kano as APC, NNPP fix protest for Saturday
There is tension in Kano as stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and those of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) have fixed street demonstration for Saturday. This is as a result of the judgement of the Appeal Court which sacked Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and declared candidate of the APC, Dr. Nasir Yusuf
Reps seek tax incentives for companies to invest in schools, healthcare
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to provide tax incentives to companies through the Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit (RITC) scheme or a similar one so that the companies can invest in education and health infrastructure in the country. This followed the adoption of a motion on matters of urgent public importance
Small Doctor speaks as his house is gutted by fire
Fire has destroyed the residence of singer, Adekunle Temitope, popularly known as Small Doctor. The singer confirmed this on his Instagram story on Thursday, saying no life was lost. In the post, the Afro-pop recording artiste said the property loss is a sign of greater things to come. “No pressure for the Lord is with
I didn’t spend over N400m on foreign trips – Zamfara Gov
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has refuted the claim that he spent over N400 million on foreign trips. An online newspaper had reported that Governor Lawal spent N170,276,294.31 on international travel & transport, N221,567,094 on local travel, and N6,929,500.00 on private security within the three months. However, a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman
Gov Uzodinma suspends commissioner, special adviser
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has suspended the Commissioner for Lands, Survey, and Physical Planning, Noble Atulegwu. Uzodinma also suspended his Special Adviser and General Manager of Imo State Housing Cooperation, Mbakwe Obi. The governor said the suspension of the duo takes immediate effect. Uzodinma’s action was contained in a statement by the Secretary
Gov Uzodinma suspends commissioner, special adviser
Tinubu assents to DICON bill
President Bola Tinubu has assented to the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Bill, 2023. The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria was established on August 1, 1964, by an Act of Parliament and revised as the DICON Act in Chapter 94 of the Laws of the Federation, 2004. The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria Act,
Tinubu assents to DICON bill
Education rejuvenation best recovery process for Yobe – Swiss ambassador
The ambassador of Switzerland to Nigeria, Mr. Nicolas Lang, said the investment in education by the Yobe State government to rejuvenate the sector is the best recovery process for the state. According to a statement by Director General of Press and Media Affairs Mamman Mohammed, the Swiss ambassador made the statement when Governor Mai Mala
Education rejuvenation best recovery process for Yobe – Swiss ambassador
Reps vow to investigate N62bn FG HIV/AIDS intervention funds
The House of Representatives has vowed to investigate the utilisation and impact of the N62 billion federal government intervention funds invested in HIV/AIDS control programmes. It added that the investigation would also be extended to funds donated by international donor organisations to the Leprosy, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Control Programme during the Muhammadu Buhari administration. The
Reps vow to investigate N62bn FG HIV/AIDS intervention funds
Senate seeks Nigeria’s inclusion in $147bn global bitumen market
The Senate in Abuja made a legislative move to include Nigeria in the $147 billion global bitumen market with the passage of a bill seeking the establishment of a Bitumen Development Commission. Nigeria, as stated in the bill sponsored by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (APC, Ondo South), has 5.9 trillion barrels (938 billion square metres) of
Senate seeks Nigeria’s inclusion in $147bn global bitumen market
Kano crisis: Tension builds as APC dares NNPP, holds rally Saturday
Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its decision to hold a political rally on Saturday. It could be recalled that the ruling New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the State had earlier announced that it would hold a rally on the same day. Recall that the Court of Appeal sitting
Kano crisis: Tension builds as APC dares NNPP, holds rally Saturday
Ecological Project Office must prioritise life-threatening disasters – Akpabio
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has asked the Federal Government to channel the ecological fund towards tackling environmental issues that are life-threatening. Akpabio advised on Thursday when the Permanent Secretary of the Ecological Project Office, Malam Ibrahim Shehu Ibrahim, led officials of his agency on an interactive session with the Senate leadership. Akpabio
Ecological Project Office must prioritise life-threatening disasters – Akpabio
EPL: Paul Merson predicts Man City vs Liverpool
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has predicted the outcome of the Premier League match 13 taking place across different grounds in England this weekend and on Monday night. Manchester City will host Liverpool in the first Premier League match on Saturday afternoon at the Etihad Stadium. Newcastle United will host Chelsea on Saturday evening, while Arsenal
EPL: Paul Merson predicts Man City vs Liverpool
Stop denigrating office of minister – Tinubu support group counsels Uche Nnaji
A pro-Bola Ahmed Tinubu support group, South-East Progressives Front has lashed out at the Minister of Innovation, Science and technology, Chief Uche Nnaji over his opposition to the appointment of Dr Ben Nwoye as Chief of Staff to the Deputy National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Ali Burkar Dalori. Nnaji had in a letter he
Stop denigrating office of minister – Tinubu support group counsels Uche Nnaji
EPL: Arteta takes decision on signing Raya permanently for Arsenal
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has decided to sign David Raya on a permanent basis for the Premier League club. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Thursday evening. Raya arrived at the Emirates in an initial loan deal, but Romano has explained that it was due to Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules.
EPL: Arteta takes decision on signing Raya permanently for Arsenal
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