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Ecofitness redefines wellness and leisure, unveils Abuja hub

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2023November 1, 20230

Ecofitness Hub, an expanding wellness and leisure brand, says it is redefining the fitness and lifestyle landscape in Nigeria with the unveiling of its state-of-the-art facility, in Abuja. Its CEO, Lanre Akinmusire, in a statement in Abuja, expressed his conviction that the brand would revolutionize the wellness and leisure industry...

Olympic Qualifier: Super Falcons wallop Ethiopia 4-0

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2023November 1, 20230

The Super Falcons on Tuesday in Abuja walloped Ethiopia 4-0 (5-1 on aggregate) to reach the third round of the African qualifiers for next year’s Women Olympic Football Tournament A brace by captain Rasheedat Ajibade and one each by Uchenna Kanu and Asisat Oshoala saw the Super Falcons ease past...

Olympic Qualifier: Super Falcons ready to face best in Africa —Coach

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2023November 1, 20230

Super Falcons Coach, Justine Madugu, says his team are battle ready to face the best in Africa and ensure qualification to the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Super Falcons on Tuesday in Abuja walloped their Ethiopian counterparts 4-0 in a...

We must Give Nigerians a productive Aviation Sector – Reps vows

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2023November 1, 20230

The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Tuesday disclosed that it’s will deeply engage and synergize with stakeholders to give Nigerians the democratic dividend of a highly innovative and productive Aviation industry in the Country. The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Eroyitomi Thomas made the promise at the inaugural meeting...

Reps Pass Tinubu’s N2.18trn Supplementary Appropriation Act For Second Reading

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2023November 1, 20230

…As President Seeks Approval Of MTEF/FSP 2024-2026 The House of Representatives has passed through second reading, the supplementary appropriation bill (budget) of N2.18 trillion for the 2023 fiscal year. The passage followed the debate on the general principle of bill (budget) at plenary on Tuesday, shortly after receiving a communication...

Reps summon Humanitarian Minister over N1.1trn Conditional Cash Transfer

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2023November 1, 20230

The House of Representatives on Tuesday summoned the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, over the implementation of the N1.1 trillion Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) for vulnerable Nigerians. The House resolution followed the adoption of a motion under ‘Matters of urgent public importance’ sponsored by Hon. Moshood...

Grace Silas murder: Reps ask IGP to ensure speedy delivery of justice, prosecution of her killers

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2023November 1, 20230

The House Representatives on Tuesday asked the Inspector General of Police to ensure the speedy delivery of Justice of the killing of Miss Chalya Grace Silas who was brutally murdered while jogging in Barnawa, Kaduna South Local Government Area on October 18, 2023. The House equally called for immediate arrest...

Fubara: What Wike can learn from General TY Buratai

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2023October 31, 20230

First of all, I want to acknowledge the fact that Nyesom Wike worked hard for Fubara to emerge as governor of Rivers. In fact, Wike identified him and appointed him to serve as his Accountant General, and later on as flagbearer of the PDP. But Mr. Wike ought to have...

Police Council confirms Egbetokunas IGP

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2023October 31, 20230

The National Police Council on Tuesday confirmed Kayode Egbetokun as the substantive Inspector General of Police (IGP). President Bola Tinubu had appointed A Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG, Egbetokun, who was appointed as acting Inspector-General of Police has been functioin that capacity since June 20, until Tuesday’s confirmation by the...

Anti-graft group challenges Zamfara governor over CCB wealth declaration

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2023October 31, 20230

…Demands facts, figures An anti-corruption group on the aegis of of Advocate for Social Justice (ASJ) has has challenged the Zamfara state governor, Dauda Lawal, to avail the people of Zamfara and Nigeria with facts and figures behind his financial deposit declarations with the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). The...