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Abia govt denies sacking 8 directors in broadcast house

NewsDeskNgOct 15, 2024October 15, 20240

Abia State government has said that it did not sack eight directors working in the Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State (BCA). It explained that the directors proceeded on their retirement leave. The Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma stated this in a press release....

‘EFCC operatives invaded our live broadcast, abducted presenters’

NewsDeskNgOct 15, 2024October 15, 20240

The management of the Enugu-based radio station, Urban 94.5FM has raised an alarm on how some operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission invaded its live broadcast on Monday, 14th October. The radio station disclosed this in a statement, noting that the incident happened at about 5:45 pm. According...

Expand your operations in Oyo – Makinde urges Air Force

NewsDeskNgOct 15, 2024October 15, 20240

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged the Nigeria Air Force to expand its operations and footprints in the state. Makinde made the appeal in Ibadan, the state capital on Monday. The governor added that his government would continue to provide all the necessary support for the Air Force...

Oyo ex-governor, Ladoja loses wife

NewsDeskNgOct 15, 2024October 15, 20240

A former governor of Oyo State and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja has lost one of his wives, Tinuade Ladoja. Newsmen gathered that the deceased died on Monday. The deceased resided in Lagos State until her death. She died at the age of 71 after a...

Address me as Imperial Majesty – Oluwo of Iwo tells ‘general public’

NewsDeskNgOct 14, 2024October 14, 20240

The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has explained why he should be addressed as “Imperial Majesty” rather than “Royal Majesty”. Akambi said the office of Oluwo commanded respect because it is a direct descendant of Oduduwa. In a statement on his Facebook page, the monarch said unlike many other...

Nigerian govt summons Libya’s Chargé d’Affaires over poor treatment of Super Eagles

NewsDeskNgOct 14, 2024October 14, 20240

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has summoned the Charge d’ Affaires of Libya to a meeting over the poor treatment meted out to the Super Eagles team in the country. Recall the frustrating 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya, where the Nigerian team was...

PDP Governors condole with Makarfi over son’s death

NewsDeskNgOct 14, 2024October 14, 20240

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, PDP-GF, has commiserated with a former Governor of Kaduna State, Ahmed Makarfi, over the death of his son, Faisal. The forum Chairman, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, made the condolence in a statement issued by its Director-General, Emmanuel Agbo, on Monday in Abuja....

CSO Scores Budget Minister, Atiku Bagudu High In Ministerial Performance Appraisal

NewsDeskNgOct 14, 2024October 14, 20240

*Lauds Equal Spread of Appropriations in Key Capital Projects The Initiative for Transparent Leadership (ITL) has commended Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Planning, for his outstanding performance in promoting transparency, inclusivity, and sustainable development. At a press conference, the CSO praised Bagudu’s efforts in ensuring an equal...

There’s severe hunger – Group begs Tinubu, wealthy Nigerians to act fast

NewsDeskNgOct 14, 2024October 14, 20240

The Atum Humanitarian and Charitable Initiative has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu administration to take proactive action to ameliorate the current hardship in the country. Honourable Ismaila Yusuf Atus, Executive Chairman of the organization, in a statement on Sunday, noted that the rising cost of fuel has further reduced the...

Peter Obi condemns spate of killing in Nigeria

NewsDeskNgOct 14, 2024October 14, 20240

The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has lamented the persistent incidents of killings, kidnappings and other violent crimes across the country. In a post via his X handle, Obi lamented the killing of some crew members of Supersports TV as well as...