Nigeria
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates, UAE have struck a mutually beneficial agreements to pave way for the return of flights between both countries. President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Shettima have continued their engagement with heads of countries on the global stage to pave way for bilateral cooperation in various sectors of the economy […]
Nigeria’s House of Representatives Adhoc Committee on Gas Flaring is expected to meet the Chief Executive Officers of 19 oil and gas companies operating in Nigeria this Tuesday. Chairman of the adhoc Committee, Ahmed Mohammed Munir summoned the oil and gas companies following a revelation by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission that 44 […]
Bauchi state House of Assembly said it has received the names of twenty four commissioner-nominees for screening and approval from the state Governor Bala Mohammed, in line with provisions of the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria. The names of the 24 nominees were contained in a statement released by the spokesperson to […]
As Sierra Leonians await the result of last Saturday’s presidential election, the Commonwealth Observer Group has called for calm from political parties. The Chair of the Observer Group and Nigeria’s former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo in a preliminary report released this Tuesday urged all stakeholders, including polling officials and political party agents and the police […]
The police service commission (PSC) says the appointment and tenure extension of the inspector general of Police (IGP) is the prerogative of the president, with the endorsement of the Police Council. Reacting to a report where the chairman of PSC, Solomon Arase, was quoted to have said any likely waiver by the president to grant […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has restated its confidence in the country’s judiciary, saying it remains unshakeable after its ruling on the Labour union’s planned strike action. The NLC, in a statement today, signed by its President, Joe Ajaero stated that its faith in the judiciary remains unshakeable adding that it will continue to respect […]
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken his oath of office today as the new President of Nigeria, succeeding former President Muhammadu Buhari at a ceremony that took place in the nation’s capital, Abuja. 71-year-old Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shettima were sworn in by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. Justice Ariwoola administered the […]
The construction of the mini stadium in Kebbi, donated by the Federation of International Football Association Financial Assistance Programme, FIFA FAP 2.0 project has reached 95 per cent completion. Addressing journalists in his office shortly after visiting the project site, the Chairman of the Kebbi State Football Association, Chika Ladan, said the project was awarded […]
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika says the national carrier will be unveiled by President Muhammadu Buhari before May 29. The minister notes that a Nigeria Air aircraft will land in the country ion Friday as part of processes to commence operations and unveiling of the delivery process. He promised that the aircraft will be […]
Nigeria Flying Eagles are through to the round of 16 at the ongoing Under 20 World Cup in Argentina. Nigeria defeated the young Azuri of Italy two one in the second group game to progress with a game to spare. Salim Fago Lawal with a diving header in the 61st minute got Nigeria to flying […]
