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Disregard false information on 15th Emir leading Friday prayers

NewsDeskNgMay 31, 2024May 31, 20240

The Kano State Police Command has urged residents to ignore false information circulating on social media that Alhaji Aminu Bayero, the 15th Emir, would lead the Friday prayers at the Central Mosque. The Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel told the News Agency of Nigeria in a telephone interview on Friday...

You Are Doing Well, South-West Youths Tell Minister Tijani, NCC Boss

NewsDeskNgMay 31, 2024May 31, 20240

The South-West Progressive Youths (SWPY) has commended the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, and the EVC/CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Aminu Maida for their leadership and contributions to the country’s digital advancement. Under the guidance of Minister Tijani and the regulatory oversight of EVC/CEO Maida, the...

Rivers: Centre Applauds Court Ruling Declaring 25 Assembly Seats Vacant

NewsDeskNgMay 31, 2024May 31, 20240

The Centre for Justice and Truth in Nigeria (CJTN) has welcomed a High Court ruling restraining the 27-member Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly from parading themselves as lawmaker Recall that Amaewhule and 24 other members of the Assembly had defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress...

Tinubu defeated Boko Haram in one year – SGF Akume

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2024May 30, 20240

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, has said President Bola Tinubu defeated Boko Haram terrorists within his first year in office. Akume disclosed this during a book launch to celebrate Tinubu’s achievements since he assumed office on May 29, 2023. A statement by John...

We’ve directed MNOs to conduct independent audit of billing systems – NCC

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2024May 30, 20240

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has noted it is a no-brainer that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are revolutionising lives for the better, be it in education, healthcare delivery, living, public services, energy management, and much more. The commission noted that in Nigeria, a young tech-savvy...

Biafra Day: Streets, shops locked as Imo residents observe IPOB sit-at-home order

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2024May 30, 20240

Economic activities were halted on Thursday in Owerri, Imo State, as residents stayed indoors in compliance with the sit-at-home order by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. This is coming despite assurances from the police of their safety. It was learnt that shops, markets, and public and private offices were...

FG, State Governors begin legal fireworks over LG autonomy at Supreme Court today

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2024May 30, 20240

The Federal Government of Nigeria and governors of the 36 States of the federation have commenced fierce legal fireworks at the Supreme Court over the move by the Federal Government to secure autonomy for the 774 local governments in the country. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice,...

Persons without jobs hit 402m in 2024 globally

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2024May 30, 20240

The number of people without jobs stands at 402 million globally in 2024. The International Labour Organisation, ILO, disclosed this in the May edition of its World Employment and Social Outlook report. The report explained that the global ‘Jobs Gap’ measures the number of persons without a job but want...

Economic Group Hails Speaker Abbas for Championing Shipping and Port Regulatory Agency Bill

NewsDeskNgMay 30, 2024May 30, 20240

A coalition of business leaders, stakeholders, and advocates for economic growth and development in Nigeria has commended the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas, for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the Nigeria Shipping and Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill. The Economic Freedom Advocacy (EFC), in...

Kano Govt develops new transport policy to tackle congestion, other challenges

NewsDeskNgMay 29, 2024May 29, 20240

Kano State Government is developing a State Transport Policy to address the transportation challenges facing the state. The proposed policy is expected to lead to the establishment of modern transportation systems in the Ancient City. The State Commissioner for Transportation, Engr Muhammad Ibrahim Diggol, disclosed this while addressing newsmen at...