Supreme Court Justice, Sylvester Ngwuta is dead. It was learnt that he died in his sleep on Sunday morning. According to sources, his death at his official residence in Abuja was confirmed by the apex court. The Supreme Court judge was said to be getting ready for his retirement from […]
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has described state governors in Nigeria as being too timid. He challenged them to push to ensure there is a change in the current structure being operated in the country. He also said it was madness for anyone to think Nigeria will work under its […]
Former Secretary-General of Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku has lamented the current deteriorating situation of Nigeria. He said that in order to arrest the situation the Federal Government and the National Assembly must urgently organise an all-inclusive national dialogue that will take into account the recommendations of previous national conferences, and […]
Sheikh Musa Abdullahi Usman Jimeta, Chairman Ulama’u of Jamaatul Izalatil Bida Wa Ikamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS) Adamawa state has reminded Muslims in Adamawa of the need to live in peace with one another. Jimeta gave the charge Friday during the opening of a three-day seminar organized by JIBWIS holding in Jumma’at […]
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha says nobody is safe from COVID-19 infection until everyone is vaccinated. The SGF said this on Friday during the formal rollout of COVID-19 vaccines at the National Hospital in Abuja, the nation’s capital. “For us in Nigeria and indeed nations […]
THE Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) on Thursday, said it has paid N1,103,987,124.44 to 559 members of Nigerian Police Force that took sides with the State of Biafra during the Nigeria Civil War under aegis of Retired War Affected Police Officers their gratuities and pension arrears. The Executive Secretary of […]
Unity Bank Plc has extended support to over 642,860 small-holder farmers across 35 states of the federation, under the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Anchor Borrower’s Programme, to boost food production and attain self-sufficiency in rice production in Nigeria. Giving the assessment at the flag-off of the 2020 wet season harvest […]
Jonathan inaugurates group of ex-presidents to mitigate electoral conflicts in W’Africa Former President Goodluck Jonathan said reports on him contesting the presidential election in 2023 were mere speculations. He spoke during a condolence visit to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on his father’s death. Speaking at the State Government […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has been vaccinated against COVID-19 with AstraZeneca vaccine which arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday. Buhari was vaccinated by his personal physician on Saturday at about 11:51 am at a brief ceremony witnessed by top government officials at the New Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He […]
Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Friday maintained his stand against the world’s current most dreaded disease, the coronavirus. The Kogi State governor described COVID-19 as an imported disease that is being forced on people for no just cause and meant to shorten the lifespan of people. He maintained […]
A committee led by the Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Equalisation Fund (PEF), Ahmed Bobbo has disclosed that the superlative performance of the Chief Medical Director of Federal Medical Center (FMC) Yola, professor Awwal Mohammed was the major driving force behind his organization’s quest to ensure the hospital’s upgrade to […]
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that he once tested positive for COVID-19 and after 72 hours tested negative for the virus. He disclosed this while marking his 84th birthday on Friday. “It will surprise you that I was tested positive for COVID-19. “I called them to come and test […]
Army officer and his girlfriend have been arrested in Zamfara State for allegedly supplying ammunition and uniforms to bandits. The state government announced this on Friday during a news briefing at the State Government House Gusau, through the Deputy Chief of Staff, Dr Bashir Muhammad Maru. He said the soldier […]
A police officer of the Federal Republic of Nigeria who has turned into a attacker of people, especially political office holder and high profile personalities,Luwa Debeghi Daudah Michika was remorseful Saturday evening to have send an epistle of apology to Senator Binta Masi Garba over unprinted and unwarranted names calling […]
The managing Director (M D) of Fombina Ambassadors suites and Apartments, Alhaji Hamza A. Mohammed said a new idea of hotel industry has come to give and to be a haven for Adamawa comfort. Hamza who granted an interview with our reporter in his office at Adamu Muazu Modibbo street […]
The Police Command in Adamawa, on Friday confirmed the arrest of one Lekan Agboola, over complicity in the death of a 37-year-old mother of two. DSP Sulaiman Nguroje, Adamawa State Police Command Public Relations Officer, confirmed the development to TGNEWS in Yola. Nguroje said Agboola, who was arrested on a […]
According to a NAN report of Friday that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 708 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), taking the total number of infected people in the country to 157,671. According to it, Adamawa recorded 180 new infections, Lagos confirmed 141, Ondo reported 60 and […]
Saudi Arabia has announced that taking of COVID-19 vaccine would be compulsory for those wishing to participate in the Hajj this season. The Saudi Minister of Health, Dr Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, stated this via a circular on Monday evening. He said, “You must prepare early to secure the manpower required to […]
Nigerian on Thursday quizzed the Ministry of Environment over 55 government vehicles allegedly missing from the ministry. The Chairman of Senate Public Accounts Committee, Senator Mathew Urhoghide conducted the probe based on the 2018 Auditor General’s report. “Audit observed that 55 vehicles were not presented for physical inspection; all efforts […]
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu-led government of Ondo State has directed schools in the state to ensure that pupils now recite the Oodua anthem. The directives, according to the state government, affected both public and private schools starting from primary to the higher institution. The development is embedded in a circular titled […]
Popular Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, on Thursday, insisted that the Federal Government must pardon the bandits if it could forgive coup plotters in the past. Gumi, made the statement while replying to the Christian Association of Nigeria in Kaduna, adding that forgiving the bandits is the only way for […]
Chairman of Mubi North Local Government area of Adamawa state, Alhaji Suleiman Yahaya Sudi confirmed to this medium that he has set to do a mega empowerment programme Invitations statement signed by his special assistant on Media, Ahmed Wuronge Mubi said the empowerment will culminate with the Commissioning of PDP […]
Officers of Nigeria Police Force, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State have arrested five COVID-19 certificate forgery suspects. Suspect are Moses Samuel, Achibong Idonrenyin, Popoola Adewala, Abdulmalik Ibrahim and Wale Aderele. Two of the suspects, Shehu Imam and Adeola Darlington are at large. According to Bature Umar, the […]
Bala Abdulkadri Mohammed, Bauchi State governor had on Monday, cautioned politicians loyal to the former speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara not to allow toxic utterances and “opportunistic politicians” to divide them on the basis of religion and tribe. Governor Mohammed who stated this in Bogoro local government […]
The Police in Anambra State led by the Anti-cult grand Commander, SP Noel Uche of Enugu-Ukwu have arrested a blind 419 kingpin in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The suspect, Mr. Tochukwu Ikebuife alias Mmanye was said to have specialised in spitting saliva in the palms […]
The vice chancellor of Modibbo Adama University, professor Abdullahi Liman Tukur has disclosed that the management of the institution has concluded arrangements to convert to a conventional university. He noted that the university is 100% ready to take up its new status as more management courses are already underway while […]
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, on Thursday said his Bauchi State counterpart, Bala Muhammed would soon defect from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressive Congress. Zulum revealed this in Bauchi state during the groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction and upgrading of the Bauchi State Government […]
The President Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and the secretary to the Government of the federation, Barr Boss Mustapha will receive shots of AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccines on Saturday. Dr Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency disclosed this at a State House briefing in Abuja […]
Arewa Youth Movement for Good Governance has today called on Northern Governor’s Forum to as matter of urgency ban Nigerian Breweries Plc Kaduna for allegedly aiding smuggling activities in the North West region. Speaking to newsmen men in Kaduna, Coordinator of the group Hon. Ibrahim Ibrahim Ahmadu said ” it […]
Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has condemned the Federal Government’s policy on deradicalisation of Boko Haram terrorists, saying it has led to more terror for the country. Zulum made this statement on Wednesday while delivering his speech at the North-East Governors’ Forum meeting at the Banquet Hall, Government House, […]
Leadership of Cattle and Foodstuff dealers under the aegis of Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria, on Wednesday, reversed their decision on cutting food supplies from the northern part of the country to the southern region. This is coming after an agreement was reached in a meeting […]
A founder of an Abuja-based civil rights movement, Comrade Silas Michika under the umbrella of Save Michika/Madagi Group (SMMG) warned the publisher of the finder news to stop using the group’s name to witch hunt people, especially politicians from their constituency. Silas who granted an interview to this medium said […]
The Atiku For Nigeria (AFN) project is one that is anchored on national rebirth and reconstruction towards a Nigeria that works for all. Director General, AFN, Barrister Sunday Umeha expressed this in reaction to his appointment to head the political group. “It is with humility that I accept the appointment […]
The Nigerian Custom Service has intercepted some smuggled bags of rice concealed in bags of beans loaded in truck carrying crates of alcohol allegedly belonging to Nigeria Brewery (NB) Plc The Comptroller Nigeria Customs Service in charge of the Federal Operation Unit (FOU) Zone ‘B’ with headquarters in Kaduna, Comptroller […]
Veteran broadcaster and Nollywood actor Sadiq Daba is passed on He died this evening after a long and excruciating battle with leukemia and prostrate cancer. A top official of NTA called me a while ago and confirmed the sad story of the passing of the veteran broadcaster. May his soul […]
An Upper Area Court II Yola, Adamawa state, presided by Justice Daniel John has on Wednesday issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the Executive Chairman of Demsa Local Government Council, Chief Elkanah Kados Fwah, over N4.2 million debt. In his ruling, Justice Daniel John, ordered the commissioner of […]
A technical committee has been set up for the disposal of the 2000 housing units under the Adamawa state low cost housing scheme. Managing Director of the Adamawa Home and savings Limited, Giscard Stanley who disclosed this to pressmen Wednesday in Yola said the technical committee would work out modalities […]
The Chairman of the forum of North East Governors, Professor Babagana Zulum says new thinking amongts the Nations security apparatus is needed in the fight against insecurity. The Chairman was speaking at the opening of the forums 4th meeting in Bauchi on Wednesday. Professor Zulum who regretted the wanton destruction […]
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, has approved the appointment of Malam Danladi Sanusi Maiyamba as the new Mai Tangale. The Commissioner, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ibrahim Dasuki Jalo who conveyed the approval said the Governor exercises the powers vested in him under the Gombe state […]
A bill to establish a National Dermatology Specialist Hospital, Garkida, Adamawa State was debated at the floor of the Senate chambers. The Senator representing Adamawa Central Zone, Engr Aishatu Ahmed Binani has seen the need to have a law that will upgraded the 1929 Garkida Agricultural Leper Colony established by […]
