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Why Governor Bago of Niger State was endorsed at the expanded APC caucus meeting in Minna

NewsDeskNgAug 3, 2025August 3, 20250

Why Governor Bago of Niger State was endorsed at the expanded APC caucus meeting in Minna. By Abdullberqy Usman Ebbo In Niger State politics, and indeed the nation as a whole, political and second-term endorsements are often treated as ceremonial nods and ritualistic formalities driven by the client-patron-network system, political...

Transcorp Hilton Abuja Pays Courtesy Visit to NUJ-FCT, Strengthens Strategic Partnership

NewsDeskNgAug 2, 2025August 2, 20250

In a move to bolster their strategic partnership, a delegation from the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, visited the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ-FCT)Council on Friday, August 1, 2025. The Commercial Director, Betty Aguiyi-Ironsi, accompanied by Ijeoma Osuji, the E-Commerce Manager, both the first women to hold their respective positions at Transcorp...

Globacom Blamed for Negligence After Engineer’s Kidnapping

NewsDeskNgAug 1, 2025August 1, 20250

Olaoluwa Adetona is the kind of man whose presence is hard to ignore. Warm, intelligent, and passionate about both his work and the world around him, the engineer cuts across professional boundaries with ease—at home among tech minds and thinkers in the arts and humanities alike. A lover of deep...

FG denounces alleged sale of Bauchi housing units to NAF

NewsDeskNgAug 1, 2025August 1, 20250

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Regional Development has dismissed allegations that it sold 270 newly constructed housing units along the Ningi-Kano Road to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Mr Nwamadu Herbert, the State Controller of the Ministry, refuted the claims while addressing newsmen on Friday in Bauchi. It was...

Just in: Nurses have called off strike – Health Minister

NewsDeskNgAug 1, 2025August 1, 20250

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has called off its strike, according to the Minister of Health, Ali Pate. Pate disclosed this to journalists on Friday after a closed-door meeting with the union’s leadership, stating that the decision came after both parties reached key agreements. However, the...

Davido gifts Israel DMW multimillion Rolex wristwatch

NewsDeskNgAug 1, 2025August 1, 20250

Afrobeats star Davido has surprised aide, Israel DMW, with a luxurious Rolex watch in Atlanta. The moment, which was captured on video, showcased Israel’s excitement and gratitude as he received his first-ever Rolex wristwatch from the boss. Israel, who couldn’t contain his emotions, praised Davido for keeping his promise and giving...

Odumodublvck dismisses streaming farm allegations

NewsDeskNgAug 1, 2025August 1, 20250

Rapper Odumodublvck has hit back at fellow artists, accusing others of using streaming farms to boost their music streams. According to him, a good song will always shine through, regardless of any attempts to manipulate streams. He stated on X that those making the allegations are driven by insecurity and...

Alia submits list of eight commissioner-nominees to Benue Assembly

NewsDeskNgAug 1, 2025August 1, 20250

Gov. Hyacinth Alia has submitted the first batch of commissioner-nominees to the Benue State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. Mr Tersoo Kula, his Chief Press Secretary, who made this known in a statement on Friday in Makurdi, said that the transmission of the list to the House was...

Navy to establish base in Kebbi

NewsDeskNgAug 1, 2025August 1, 20250

The Nigeria Navy has concluded arrangement to establish a Naval Base in Yauri, Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi. It was reported that a delegation from the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla unveiled the information during a courtesy visit on Gov. Nasir Idris at Government House,...

Fire razes properties worth millions in Ogbomosho

NewsDeskNgAug 1, 2025August 1, 20250

Properties worth millions of Naira were destroyed as no fewer than six shops were razed by fire in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. It was reported that the fire, which occurred on Thursday at Ile-Ewe, Sawmill Area, Ogbomoso, affected six out of 10 locked up shops in the area. The Chairman, Oyo...