The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, says the Akanu Ibiam International airport, Enugu will reopen for normal business on Aug. 30. Sirika gave the assurance at the airport in Enugu after inspecting the progress of ongoing rehabilitation of the runway and upgrade of other infrastructure, aiming toward international standards, on Tuesday. According to him, […]
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WTO: APC governors forum back Okonjo-Iweala
The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) has called on member countries of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to support Nigeria’s candidate for election into the office of the Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala. In a statement issued Wednesday in Abuja, chairman of the forum and Kebbi state governor and Governor of Kebbi state, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, […]
Media attacks on Prophet Omale unwarranted, Group says
A group, Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum has condemned the media attacks on Abuja based pastor of Divine Hand of God Prophetic Ministries International, Pastor Emmanuel Omale. The forum described as blackmail the recent articles circulated over the media about the Abuja based pastor, saying it was an attempt to discredit the man of God for […]
Cable TV: TSTV set to resume after initial setback
The TSTV Africa, Tuesday, paid a courtesy visit on the National Broadcasting Commission. The team led by Dr. Bright Echefu, the CEO of the organisation was recieved by Prof. Armstrong Idachaba, Ag. DG and Management of the Commission. Dr. Echefu disclosed that his organisation was ready to resume operations. He used the opportunity to express […]
Insecurity: Nigerians urged to intensify prayers for military hierarchy, troops
The National Inter-Faith Religious Organizations for Peace (NIFROP) has tasked Nigerians to intensify prayers for the Service Chiefs and troops to defeat remnants of terrorists, bandits and all other criminal elements and their sponsors in the country. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Bishop Sunday Garuba, on Tuesday, the inter-faith group said Nigerians must unite in prayer at […]
$800m oil sleeze: Buhari should resign as Petroleum Minister, Frank seeks probe
A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Timi Frank, has condemned series of allegations of corruption currently in the country, especially the alleged $800million oil fraud. He has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to resign as Petroleum Minister. He also called on the National Assembly to thoroughly […]
#Magugate: PDP asks Osinbajo to resign over N4billion scandal
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for immediate resignation of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo following alleged complicities and his indictment in the fraud investigation of Mr. Ibrahim Magu, the embattled Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Dr. Emeka Kalu, the National Publicity Secretary of PDP Youth Alliance (PDPYA) canvassed this position in […]
Edo 2020: Group urges Nigerians to be vigilant against rigging
A group, South-south Emerging Leaders’ Forum (SELF) has warned against subterranean plot by some highly placed politicians to rig the the 2023 general elections, beginning with the forthcoming Edo state governorship election. The South-south forum, in a statement made available Wednesday in Abuja, by its Convener Barrister Preye Wilson, said the arrow head of the […]
Hushpuppi: Call for probe of Atiku, Saraki, Dogara, Dino, myself laughable – Frank
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Tuesday, described the call for the investigation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, ex-Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, Senator Dino Melaye and himself as a huge joke. A suspected Nigerian internet fraudster, Ramon […]
Hushpuppi: APC wants links with PDP investigated
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for an investigation into alleged reports of the criminal conspiracy linking the top echelon of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with Ramon Olorunwa Abbas also known as Ray Hushpuppi. Hushpuppi was recently arrested along with associate(s) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and extradited to the United […]