The ministers-designate are expected to conclude documentation before the swearing-in ceremony on Monday. Immediate past Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has joined other ministers-designate in the ongoing documentation exercise ahead of the Monday swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu. The 45 ministers-designate are in the process of completing all the necessary paperwork at the Office…
In his response, the GOC 7 Division, Maj.- Gen. Peter Malla, expressed appreciation to Zulum for his sustained support to the military in the state. Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has presented ₦10m relief package to soldiers wounded in the ongoing fight against insurgents in the state. The package was presented to General Officer Commanding…
Mohammed explained that the demand was in tandem with the provisions of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) Prohibition Act. The National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities (NAPWPD) has demanded a five per cent share of the ₦5 billion palliative approved by the Federal Government for states and local government councils. The News…
CP Aderemi Adeoye, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra, said the petitions had been received and were being harmonised. Chief Uchenna Nwoye, the President General (PG) of Ifitedunu Town union in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra, has alerted the Nigerian Police that his life is still under threat. Nwoye, who spoke to the News…
A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Women Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), has completed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) empowerment summer camp for 24 girls drawn from some secondary schools in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two weeks intensive Summer Camp was held at Laureates College and Kiddies Kingdom Private School, 3/5 Olayinka Adenubi…
West African bloc prepares for possible deployment to restore democracy in Niger, setting undisclosed “D-Day.” Most Ecowas members are ready to contribute troops; the bloc adopts a tougher stance against Niger’s sixth coup in three years. Ecowas emphasizes diplomatic efforts but draws the line with the Niger coup, and plans for military action to ensure regional stability….
Highpoint of the event was joint performances adapted from Nigeria and Chinese folk songs, as well as flute and drum. Cui Jianchun, Ambassador of China in Nigeria, has stressed the need for both countries to harness their cultural talents in order to deepen diplomatic relations between them. Cui said this while briefing journalists on Saturday…
The police spokesman said local governments in eastern parts of Sokoto state were mostly affected by the security challenges. Residents of at least 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi States are battling to survive as kidnappers, cattle rustlers and bandits make life difficult for them. A check by the News Agency…
The Gambian President took the decision to reduce public spending. President Adama Barrow of The Gambia has barred all government officials, including himself from making any foreign trips. A government official, who made the disclosure on Saturday, August 19, 2023, said the President’s decision was necessitated by the need to reduce public spending. A statement…
These Nigerian women have left their mark on the art landscape and pushed boundaries in contemporary art. Art in Nigeria over the years has evolved to encompass traditional, contemporary, and modern styles, often blending indigenous aesthetics with global influences. Nigerian art forms include sculpture, painting, textiles, pottery, and artists like Ben Enwonwu, Jimoh Buraimoh and…
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