By Constance Athekame Mr Sule Abdulaziz, Managing Director of Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), says the Federal Government has spent about N8.8 billion to repair vandalised transmission towers across the country. This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday by Mr Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communication and Media Relations to the […]
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu, accompanied by Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady, arrived in Paris on Wednesday evening for a three-day State Visit to fortify Nigeria-France relations. Touching down at Orly Airport around 5.10 p.m., Tinubu was welcomed with full military honours by the French Republican Guard, marking a ceremonial start to his visit, […]
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has expressed satisfaction with the continuous increase in the volume of trade between Nigeria and China. This is contained in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Vice-President, Mr Stanley Nkwocha on Wednesday. Shettima made this known when he received a delegation from China, at the Presidential […]
By Deborah Akpede CSP Adetayo Akerele, the Chairman, Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Taskforce), says its operatives have apprehended 53 suspected criminals in the Gowon Estate area of the state. Akerele made this known in a statement, signed by the agency’s Director, Press and Public Affairs, Mr Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, on Tuesday in […]
By Lucy Ogalue The Abidjan-Lagos corridor highway is set to become a powerful economic and industrial hub courtesy of the Spatial Development Initiative promoted by the African Development Bank (AfDB). Mr Mike Salawou, Director of the Infrastructure and Urban Development Department at the AfDB, said this in a statement. NAN reports that work on […]
By EricJames Ochigbo Prof. Abubakar Suliaman, the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has called for a better civil-military relations for a more secured country. Sulaiman made the call on Tuesday at the opening of a one-day public dialogue organised by NILDS in Abuja. The dialogue was on “Enhancing the […]
By Philip Yatai Mr Luka Nizassan, Etsu of Kwali, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says Nigeria’s future is at stake following the high rate of drug abuse among the youths. Nizassan expressed the concern in Abuja on Tuesday, at a one-day Rise Above Conference, with the theme, “United for a Drug-free […]
Discover how underdog teams are challenging Europe’s football giants in the UEFA Champions League. Explore the most intriguing storylines and key factors behind their rise. The Underdogs’ Day: Unexpected Heroes in the Champions League The UEFA Champions League has always been a stage where football’s giants showcase their prowess. Yet, underdog teams emerge from the […]
By Ebere Agozie The Federal Government has set up a nine- member committee to review Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs)and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC) ACT. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Kamarudeen Ogundele, Special Assistant to the President on Communication & Publicity, office of the Minister of Justice in Abuja. Inaugurating […]
By Chinemerem Ndinojue & Ifeanyi Deborah Nigerian music artistes have dominated nomination for the Best African Music Performance category of the 67th Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy announced the nominations on Friday. This year, Nigeria dominates the category , including returning contenders Burna Boy and Asake, the former earning a nod for his hit song,‘Higher’.while […]