The remaining 23 Abuja-Kaduna train victims rescued on Thursday have finally reunited with their families. The families of the victims had in the early hours of Thursday waited patiently for long hours to receive their loved ones who have been in the hands of their abductees for over six months. …
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Zamfara: Sheikh Jangebe Urges Politicians To De-escalate Tension
ZAMFARA State commissioner for Religious Affairs, Sheikh Sani Tukur Jangebe has urged the 18 registered political parties and their candidates to obey the stipulated rules in order to promote peace as campaigns kick-off. The commissioner, who also doubles as the Chief Imam of Muslim Foundation Jummu’at mosque in Gusau, the …
Read More »Eva Water, Schweppes Thrill Food Lovers at Lagos Restaurant Festival’s Grand Finale
EVA and Schweppes Nigeria teamed up with Lagos Go, as headline sponsors,to treat guests to an exciting time at the Grand Finale of the Lagos Restaurant Festival (LRF). From September 1st to 18th, 2022, the LRF captivated Lagos residents with over 60 participating restaurants to ‘spoil’ culinary lovers with the …
Read More »WAW Nigeria Hosts Big Brother Nigeria Housemates
WAW, a premium detergent brand from the stable of Expand Global International Limited (EGIL), has ‘WAWed’ the housemates of the just concluded Big Brother Naija Season 7 at anexclusive party for their tenacity, resilience and ‘can do’ spirit. Managing Director, EGIL, Rajat Kapur made the disclosure on Wednesday in Lagos …
Read More »Citizens’ Right To Demand Accountability, Subject To Compliance With Tax Obligations – FIRS
THE moral right of citizens to demand accountability from government on what their taxes have been used for, is dependent on when citizens have themselves heeded to their civil obligations to pay taxes. This was the position of the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Muhammad Nami …
Read More »Oshiomhole Defends Adamu Over Leaked Letter to Tinubu
DEPUTY Director of All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Adams Oshiomhole, on Wednesday night, affirmed that the National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Adamu, cannot be held liable for the leaked letter accusing the party’s candidate, Bola Tinubu, of running a one-man show. Oshiomhole, who appeared on Arise News Television, …
Read More »Obi’s Absence Stalls Campaign, Kwankwaso Intensifies Consultation
The leadership of Labour Party says the inauguration of its presidential campaign council cannot be conducted in the absence of LP Chairman, Julius Abure and flagbearer, Peter Obi. This is even as the camp of the New Nigerian Peoples Party’s presidential candidate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, revealed that he is focused …
Read More »Tinubu Not President, Keyamo Justifies Ex-Governor’s Absence
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council spokesman, Festus Keyamo, on Thursday, said the party can’t continue defending its presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, whereabouts every minute. He said Nigerians were misconstruing the issues at hand, adding that though Tinubu is APC presidential flagbearer, he is yet to become Nigeria’s president. …
Read More »Delta Ombudsman Canvasses New dams To Check Flooding
The Director General of the Delta State Orientation Bureau, Eugene Uzum, has canvassed for the construction of additional dams in Nigeria as a measure to checkmate incessant flooding. He made the call while speaking on a national television programme alongside other guests who discussed the ravaging flooding across the coaster …
Read More »34-year-old Burkina’s Junta Chief Becomes World’s Youngest Leader
Just a week ago, 34-year-old Ibrahim Traore was an unknown, even in his native Burkina Faso. But in the space of a weekend, he catapulted himself from army captain to the world’s youngest leader – an ascent that has stoked hopes but also fears for a poor and chronically troubled …
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