Day: April 1, 2023

Rep Abdulraheem joins race for Speaker

Rep. Abdulraheem Olawuyi (APC-Kwara) has joined the race for the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 10th National Assembly.Olawuyi, who is representing Ekiti, Isin, Irepodun and Oke-ero Federal Constituency of Kwara, confirmed that he wou…

Ganduje still in charge, KNSG tells governor-elect

The Kano State Government on Friday said Gov. Abdulhahi Ganduje is still in charge of the administration of the state.The government also advised the Governor-elect, Abba Kabir-Yusuf, to restraint himself from issuing official pronouncements in form o…

Ooni calls for peace in Ile-Ife

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has called for peace and orderliness in the ancient city of Ile-Ife and its environs.Ooni, who spoke through his Second-in-Command, Obalufe of Ifeland, Oba Idowu Adediwura, made the call in an interview wit…

NSIB D-G tasks journalists on promoting transportation safety

Mr Akin Olateru, Director-General, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has urged journalists to promote transportation safety network and development through proper reportage of occurrences across the country.A statement from Mr Tunji Oketunbi…

FG pledges to strengthen capacity of NGOs to provide social works

The Federal Government, on Friday expressed its determination to strengthen the capacity of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to build a resilient mechanism towards supporting less privileged Nigerians.Dr Sani Gwarzo, the Permanent Secretary, Fede…

IDPs call for polling unit in Edo camp

Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Uhogua, near Benin, have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to create a Polling unit in their camp.The IDPs in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said that th…

Magashi unveils roads, other projects in NDA

The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.- Gen. Bashir Magashi, on Friday, inaugurated multiple projects at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, in a bid to enhance the training of cadets.The projects inaugurated included roads in honour of war her…

Nigeria wins 3rd game against Ghana at NCF Women’s Invitational

Nigeria has won her third game against Ghana by 62 runs at the ongoing Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) Women’s Invitational in Lagos.The game at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) Cricket Oval on Friday, saw the Ghanaian team win toss and opted to field….