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Creative Economy Ministry Clarifies On Solar Budget Provision

NewsDeskNgMay 23, 2024May 23, 20240

The Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy has clarified that it has not breached its budget regarding solar power provision. The ministry’s media office in a statement on Thursday expressed regrets over “inaccuracies and misrepresentations regarding our 2024 budget. In the interest of transparency and clarity, we are...

APC Edo Governorship Candidate Flees Nigeria as EFCC Clamps Down on those Abusing the Naira

NewsDeskNgMay 23, 2024May 23, 20240

Embattled APC governorship candidate Sen. Monday Okpebholo has traveled out of Nigeria on a visit to the United States, just hours before officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrived in Benin City to interview him. The development comes after Sahara Reporters broke the news of a video...

Nigeria Moves to Harmonize National Blood Database

NewsDeskNgMay 23, 2024May 23, 20240

In a significant step towards improving the country’s blood banking system, the Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated efforts to establish a unified National Blood Database. This move was announced by Professor Saleh Yuguda, Director General of the National Blood Service Commission, during a collaborative meeting with a team from...

Igala Group Petitions CoS, IG Over Continous Detention Of Enugu Monarch, Urges Immediate Release

NewsDeskNgMay 23, 2024May 23, 20240

Ane Igala Restoration (AIR) has Petitioned The Chief Of Army Staff And Inspector General Of Police over continuous detention Of Enugu Monarch In an emotion laden letter dated the 17th May, 2024, written on behalf of Ane Igala Restoration(AIR) by her solicitor, R R Adejo Andrew and Co and despatched...

I Am Not From Gabon -Actor Zack Orji

NewsDeskNgMay 22, 2024May 22, 20240

Veteran Nollywood actor Zack Orji has debunked social media rumours claiming that he is from Gabon. The renowned actor, who took to his Instagram page – @realzackorji – to express his frustration, said the falsehood was not the first about him. “I am a full-blooded Nigerian, hail from Enugu the...

Rivers: APC-PDP Youth Forum Commends Court Judgement Nullifying Amendment of LG Law

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2024May 21, 20240

The APC-PDP Youth Forum has welcomed the court judgement invalidating the amended Local Government Law proposed by the Martins Amaewhule faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly. In a statement signed by its chairman, Comrade Nwogu Benjamin, the group which comprises leaders from the political parties, described the ruling as sound,...

LG chairman commends Governor Sule for siting 10, 000 hectares farm, other projects in Awe

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2024May 21, 20240

The Executive Chairman of Awe Local Government Area, Hon. Usman Umar has commended Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State for locating the ten thousand hectares in Jangwa, to be deployed for farming activities as part of the state government’s initiatives to improve food security in the country. Hon. Umar made...

Air Peace must be protected by Nigerian government, says Mike Uyi

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2024May 21, 20240

The President General, Global Peace Movement International, UK Dr Mike Uyi has described the alleged conspiracy among foreign carriers operating the Nigeria-UK route to frustrate the Air Peace as devilish. Uyi in a statement on Tuesday in London was reacting to the Civil Aviation Authority in the United Kingdom reporting...

Northern group disowns Babachir Lawal, says Tinubu’s admin more fruitful than Buhari’s 8 years

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2024May 21, 20240

Some prominent Nigerians from the north have disassociated themselves from remarks credited to a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, about the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Under the auspices of the Northern Congress for Change (NCC), the group said Lawal doesn’t represent the interest of...

Abba Yusuf and His Misadventure in Kano

NewsDeskNgMay 21, 2024May 21, 20240

By Aliyu Maina Oh, our majestic Kano! A land renowned for its rich history, resilient hustle, and unwavering hope. Alas, a dark and foreboding shadow has descended upon our beloved city, casting a pall of despair over its inhabitants. This ominous shadow is the result of a man’s broken promises...