Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State says more governors elected under other political parties platforms have expressed willingness to defect to All Progressives Congress (APC). Ganduje said this when he received members of APC membership registration/revalidation appeals committee, led by Alhaji Faruk Aliyu on a courtesy visit at Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. This is contained…
The Executive Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, has advised Nigerians living outside the country to desist from cybercrimes. Bawa told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York that Business Email Compromise (BEC) and wire frauds committed by few Nigerians were tarnishing the image of the country. The…
The Amalgamation of Northern Women Association in Nigeria, has said the country cannot afford another civil war because of its attendant negative effects, especially on women. Hajia Hadiza Adamu, the National Coordinator of the association, said this at a rally on Saturday in Abuja. Adamu said that efforts aimed at ensuring peace in the country…
Facebook has suspended former U.S. President Donald Trump on Facebook and Instagram platforms for two years effective Jan. 7. Facebook, in a statement by Nick Clegg, Vice-President of Global Affairs, cited “severe violation” after Capitol Hill riots of January 6 and that Trump’s accounts would only be reinstated if conditions permitted. “Last month, the Oversight…
The Police Council on Friday confirmed the appointment of Alkali Usman Baba as the substantive Inspector General of Police. The Police Council meeting was presided by President Muhammadu Buhari at the First Lady’s Conference Room, Presidential Villa, Abuja. More details soon…
The aftermath of a case of alleged sexual harassment of a female non-commissioned officer (NCO) by a fellow officer is rocking the South Korean Air Force. Air Force Chief of Staff, Lee Seong Yong, offered his resignation on Friday. He felt responsible for the circumstances of the case, Lee announced in a statement. President Moon…
Africa’s leading sugar manufacturer, the Dangote Sugar Refinery (DSR) has unveiled an innovative sugar brand, tagged: New Look, Same Great Quality. The ceremony for the unveiling of the white granulated white sugar was conducted on Thursday at the ongoing Kaduna 42nd International Trade Fair. The vitamin A fortified sugar excited participants who thronged the Dangote…
Lynda Ikpeazu, member of the ECOWAS Parliament representing Nigeria, has told the Parliament that Nigeria has not lost control in the fight against insecurity and is determined to ending the menace. Ikpeazu made this known on Thursday in Abuja during the ongoing Extraordinary Session of the Parliament, responding to recommendations for a concerted regional effort…
The Federal Government has enjoined all citizens to continue to observe the COVID-19 non-pharmaceutical protocols, saying there is no declaration of victory yet over the pandemic. Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, made the call at the weekly Press briefing organised by the Presidential Communication Team in Abuja on Thursday. Ehanire said: “We are not…