Sports Minister Advocates Hosting Africa Commonwealth Games Since Inception Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Sen John Owan Enoh on Sunday emphasized the urgent need for an African country to host the Commonwealth Games. He also said that the continent was yet to host the competition since the inception of the event. This is contained in a statement by Dianne Mary-Nsan, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister. According to the statement, Senator Enoh made these remarks during an important consultative meeting convened by the President of the Commonwealth Federation, Chris Jenkins Obe. The meeting brought together ministers of sports…
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Gov. Chukwuma Soludo says the Anambra government would address the power challenge in the State by replicating the Geometric Power project.
The Customs chief emphasis to employee well-being and empowerment, recognizing that personnel thrive and contribute more when they feel valued and have opportunities to grow.
Senator Abdul Ahmed Ning
There have been a number of cable cuts resulting in equipment faults occurring on the major undersea cables along the West African coast, negatively affecting data and fixed telecom services in several countries in the region, including Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire and several others.
A 42-year-old businessman, Olamide Hassan, was on Friday docked in a Grade I Area Court in Lugbe, Abuja, for allegedly cheating another of N3.1 million motorcycles deal.
The police command in Enugu State has arrested a notorious phone and handbag snatcher within the Holy Ghost axis of Enugu metropolis.
The Russian border with Ukraine around the city of Belgorod came under fire again on Friday, the first day of the country’s much criticised elections, injuring two people, according to official reports.
Adegboyega Oyetola has assured that his ministry is envisioning a major reinvestment in the port system for it to meet the expected
Allegation Against Akpabio, Baseless, won’t resign – Senate spokesperson Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu ,has berated calls for the resignation of President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio, over “unfounded allegations “of N3.7trillon budget padding . Adaramodu ,in a statement in Abuja on Thursday ,said calls for resignation of Akpabio were unthinkable. He said Akpabio would not resign ,and had no intention to resign at any time because he had not committed any wrongdoing . The spokesman said it was shocking that PDP leadership could not comprehend what transpired at Tuesday’s plenary, during which the allegations…
112 Abducted IDPs in Borno Breached Camp Security — Military The Military High Command stated on Thursday that the 112 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) recently abducted by terrorists in Borno reportedly ventured beyond the designated area from their camp without notifying camp officials. The military further declared bandits and kidnappers as terrorists, and they will be treated accordingly. This decisive action, according to the military, is leading to the defeat of several terrorist groups across the country, with the aim of ensuring they can no longer terrorize or hurt citizens. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations,…
The Kaduna State government has said it is working round the clock to ensure that all the Kuriga school children are brought back safely. Hajiya Rabi Salisu, Commissioner of Human Services and Social Development, gave the assurance during a peace walk to commemorate the International Women’s Day organised by CLEEN Foundation. She said, “We are in support of what you are doing; the 287 kidnapped children will be brought back home. Governor Uba Sani is working round the clock; all the children will be brought back.” Meanwhile, the CLEEN Foundation and other stakeholders have expressed their willingness to…