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FG moves to ensure investors, tourists acquire Nigerian Visa within 48 hours

NewsDeskNgMay 14, 2024May 14, 20240

The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved the establishment of a tripartite committee tasked with streamlining visa processes and acquisition. The committee would ensure that investors and tourists find it easy to acquire Nigerian visa within 48 hours. This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammad...

Defence Headquarters confirms killing of 4 Nigerian soldiers in Katsina

NewsDeskNgMay 14, 2024May 14, 20240

The Nigerian military has confirmed the killing of four soldiers attached to Operation Hadarin Daji. This followed terrorists’ attack on a military camp in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State on Sunday. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, who made this confirmation on Tuesday, said the military recorded...

Kwara Govt warns against illegal charges for Common Entrance exam

NewsDeskNgMay 14, 2024May 14, 20240

The Kwara State Government has warned principals of Junior Secondary Schools and head teachers of primary schools across the state against illegal charges for the state placement examination (Common Entrance). Any violator will face the full wrath of the law, the state Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia...

Ayra Starr: I was surprised Rihanna knew me – Ayra Starr

NewsDeskNgMay 14, 2024May 14, 20240

Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr has relished her meeting with Barbadian superstar, Rihanna. The ‘Rush’ crooner revealed that she was surprised that the billionaire Grammy-winning singer knew her. In a recent chat with BuzzFeed, Ayra Starr said, “My biggest celeb story is Rihanna. I met Rihanna about two weeks ago. “I...

‘Emotions were running high’ – Tyson Fury’s father apologises after headbutting Oleksandr Usyk team member

NewsDeskNgMay 14, 2024May 14, 20240

John Fury, father of Tyson Fury, has issued an apology following an altercation with a member of Oleksandr Usyk’s team on Monday, just five days before the highly anticipated heavyweight title bout. The confrontation, which occurred in Saudi Arabia and resulted in John sustaining a bloody forehead, was widely captured...

NNL chief, Abdulrahman emerges new NAPHER-SD vice chairman

NewsDeskNgMay 14, 2024May 14, 20240

The Nigeria National League Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Ayo Abdulrahaman has been elected as the 1st Vice Chairman, National Association of Physical, Health, Education, Recreation and Dance, (NAPHER-SD), Abuja Chapter. Dr Abdulrahman won his election with a convincing margin to become one of the executives that will run the affairs...

Ian Wright names best finisher at Arsenal

NewsDeskNgMay 14, 2024May 14, 20240

Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has named Leandro Trossard as the best finisher in the current squad. Trossard scored the winner on Sunday, as the Gunners claimed a 1-0 win at Manchester United. The result keeps Mikel Arteta’s men in the title race until the last day. Trossard, who joined Arsenal...

FG petitions IGP as Niger Speaker moves to marry off 100 girls

NewsDeskNgMay 14, 2024May 14, 20240

Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, IGP, and sought for a court injunction to stop Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, Speaker of the Niger State Assembly from marrying off 100 orphaned girls. Recall that the Speaker recently announced his plans to marry off the orphaned...

Unfounded allegations won’t deter our pursuit of Igbo interest – Isiguzoro

NewsDeskNgMay 14, 2024May 14, 20240

The factional Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro has declared that no amount of propaganda and frivolous allegations would make him jettison the pursuit of Igbo interest. He spoke in reaction to allegations against him and some other chieftains of Ohanaeze Ndigbo by Ohanaeze President, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Isiguzoro,...

Katsina Gov swears in new Head of Service, retains former Reform Adviser

NewsDeskNgMay 14, 2024May 14, 20240

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has sworn in Alhaji Falalu Bawale as the state’s new Head of Service. The Katsina Governor also swore in the immediate past Head of Service, Usman Isiyaku, as Special Adviser on Public Service Reforms and member of the State Executive Council. Addressing the...

South Africa Says It’s Repatriating 586 Nigerians Over Irregular Immigration

DSS–Military Team Foils Kidnap Attempt On WAEC Students In South-East, Recovers Weapons

Rivers Monarch Urges Tinubu To Set Up Task Force On Finima Resettlement, Seeks NLNG Recognition

FG moves to ensure investors, tourists acquire Nigerian Visa within 48 hours

Defence Headquarters confirms killing of 4 Nigerian soldiers in Katsina

Kwara Govt warns against illegal charges for Common Entrance exam

Ayra Starr: I was surprised Rihanna knew me – Ayra Starr

‘Emotions were running high’ – Tyson Fury’s father apologises after headbutting Oleksandr Usyk team member

NNL chief, Abdulrahman emerges new NAPHER-SD vice chairman

Ian Wright names best finisher at Arsenal

FG petitions IGP as Niger Speaker moves to marry off 100 girls

Unfounded allegations won’t deter our pursuit of Igbo interest – Isiguzoro

Katsina Gov swears in new Head of Service, retains former Reform Adviser