The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has said one of its editors identified as Gregory Maduakolam, has been kidnapped in Owerri, the capital of Imo State. NAN, in a statement issued by its management on Friday evening said Maduakolam was kidnapped in Owerri on Thursday night. However, the statement indicated that the specific location where Maduakolam was abducted in Owerri could not be ascertained. The full statement of the agency…

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called for increased public dialogue and collaboration to drive Nigeria’s ongoing tax reforms, emphasising the critical role of public relations in fostering constructive engagement. Speaking at a National Discourse on the Tax Reform Bills organised by the Kaduna chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) today, the minister highlighted taxation as an essential pillar for economic renaissance. Addressing the…

The French government on Saturday assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of more collaboration and support in the fight against drug trafficking and abuse. The assurance was given by the French Police Attaché in Nigeria, Mr Phillipe Crespo, when he led the trio of Messrs. Phillipe Barrau, Tony Albaladejo and Cedric Hocquette on a courtesy visit to the NDLEA in Abuja. According to NAN, the visit followed the…

In the ongoing (Saturday) election, Ghanaians cast their votes in a tightly contested presidential poll, with Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and opposition leader John Mahama emerging as the main contenders. The election has been marked by economic struggles, as the West African nation grapples with a debt overload, soaring inflation, and a $3 billion IMF bailout. This election will determine the successor to President Nana Akufo-Addo, who is stepping down…

A cherry news has come for the Nigerian Armed Forces as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has okayed a salary increment its personnel. Minister of State for Defence ,Bello Matawalle, disclosed this yesterday in a statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Henshaw Ogubike The government also approved the payment of three months’ salary arrears. Also ,the President has released funds to clear outstanding pensions and entitlements owed to retired military personnel. The…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) today began its computer-based aptitude test for 45,689 candidates jostling for in the company. The New Daily had reported that NNPC in a statement by its spokesperson , Olufemi Soneye disclosed that the recruitment process is part of efforts to fill vacancies announced on July 25, 2024. Interested candidates had been directed to apply via the company’s careers portal.Also, providing updates regarding the…

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has reacted to the invasion of his palace by security forces on Friday, saying “their aim is to provoke us into violence but we know better.” Speaking in a Friday sermon, the monarch noted that some external forces were hell bent on distrusting the peace of the state through shedding of blood. He accordingly urged the congregants to resist the temptation of taking…

Apparently to ensure respect for law and order in the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP),a member representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State and Spokesman of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere has been expelled from the party with immediate effect.He is accused of gross indiscipline, insubordination and anti-party activities. The expulsion was conveyed in a letter by the Ideato LGA chapter of the party…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 24 people suspected to be involved in internet fraud in Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State. The spokesperson for the Commission, Dele Oyewale, Friday, said the suspected fraudsters were arrested by EFCC operatives from the Abuja Zonal Directorate of the anti-graft agency, According to the statement, three cars, 30 exotic phones and six laptops were recovered from the suspect.…

Nigerian investors have been reassured of Federal Government’s commitment to creating a conducive environment for businesses to thrive under the current administration. Vice President Kashim Shettima stated this during his visit to the headquarters of Mamuda Group, a leading multi-industry conglomerate in Kano during the week. A statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima’s spokesman,he added that the Vice President reiterated the government’s dedication to supporting investors in achieving their goals. He…

Activist cum lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has withdrawn the alleged defamatory statements made against chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagun (acting National Chairman) and Senator Samuel Anyanwu (acting National Secretary), on Friday. In a letter dated December 6, written from his law firm, Deji Adeyanju & Partners, and signed by Zainab Otega, Adeyanju tendered an apology for the defamation. In the letter addressed to Johnson Usman, SAN, counsel…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s wife ,Oluremi has called on parents to encourage their children to embrace innovation and explore opportunities in agriculture as a pathway to revitalising the nation’s economy and attracting foreign investment. In a statement yesterday, Busola Kukoyi, Oluremi Tinubu’s SSA on Media, said the President’s wife made the remarks during her visit to Imo State, where she met with Governor Hope Uzodinma, the 27 Local Government Chairmen,…