The federal government has called on Security Agencies under the supervision of the Ministry of Interior to make their core mission the locus of their performance assessment so as not to disappoint Nigerians in the discharge of their statutory responsibilities. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, gave the charge Tuesday at the second edition of the Quarterly Performance Peer Read More
The new Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Shuaib Belgore has said that he would set up a fitness regime through the promotion of extra-curricular activities aimed at enhancing staff performance in the discharge of their duties, in line with the Ministry’s mandate. The Permanent Secretary made the disclosure today in his Office in Abuja when he took over the Read More
Tenth seed Victoria Azarenka suffered a shock straight-set defeat by world number 161 Anna Karolina Schmiedlova in the French Open second round.The Belarusian, 31, reached the US Open final earlier this month but struggled on the clay against Schmiedlova, who won 6-2 6-2.The Slovak fell in the second set and the trainer was needed to treat her knee, but it Read More
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is to partner the Rivers State government for the camping of Nigeria youth teams at the Real Madrid Academy based in Port Harcourt. NFF’s President, Amaju Pinnick revealed this shortly after being taken around the facility by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Real Madrid Academy, Chris Green in company with Rivers Commissioner for Read More
Fulham have announced the signing of Ademola Lookman on a one-year loan deal from German club RB Leipzig.Lookman struggled for regular playing at Leipzig last season following his permanent transfer from Everton. ”I’m glad to have it over the line and done now. I’m glad I can be here to help the team,”he told LCTv.“After the conversations I had with Scott Read More
Makurdi Benue State Executive Council Wednesday honoured Benue born Super Falcons striker, Francisca Ordega and Super Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi for making the state proud at the international level. Governor Samuel Ortom, his Deputy Engineer Benson Abounu and other members of the Council expressed commendations to the two footballers for being true ambassadors of Benue state and the country in general. Read More
Standby Tyronne Ebuehi will now take the place of Wilfred Ndidi in Nigeria’s squad for the friendlies against Algeria and TunisiaNdidi suffered an abductor injury in Leicester City’s English Premier League clash against Burnley and will be out for up to 12 weeks according to his manager Rodgers BrendanThe midfielder underwent surgery last Saturday and is expected to return to Read More
Officials of the Super Eagles, including the team’s assistant coach, Joseph Yobo, and goalkeeper trainer Aloy Agu are expected to depart the country on Saturday night for Austria, ahead of the international friendly matches with Algeria and Tunisia. Others to depart on Saturday night are Team Administrator, Dayo Enebi Achor; Media Officer, Toyin Ibitoye; Team Doctor, Ibrahim Gyaran; Equipment Manager, Read More
A suspected kidnap kingpin, Mohammed Sani, 30, has said his gang killed more than 50 of his victims because they could not pay ransom.Sani, made this disclosure, Wednesday in Abja, while he was paraded by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba, alongside 46 other suspects at the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) Headquarters in Abuja. The suspect, who said Read More
A group, the Nigerian Law Students Association (LAWSAN) Wednesday tasked youths in the country to wake up and take their place of leadership in politics, law, business, environment and sciences. National President of LAWSAN, Dr Blessing Agbomhere, gave the advice while giving an address to mark this year’s October 1st Independence Anniversary. Agbomhere noted in a statement that Nigeria “needs Read More
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that Nigeria is better together than divided as Nigeria celebrates the 6th decade of her independence from the British colony. In a statement issued Tuesday in Abuja by the Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, the ruling party expressed confidence that the golden years of Nigeria will return under the current administration of Read More
Trading activities on the floor of Nigeria Stock Exchange Wednesday sustained bullish run at the market for third consecutive time in the week, gaining N120 billion. Specifically, market capitalisation of listed equities increased by N120 billion or 0.86 per cent to N14.027 trillion from N13.907 trillion recorded the previous day. The NSE All Share Index appreciated by 225.46 basis points Read More
The leadership of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari and the entire Nigerians as the country celebrates 60th independence anniversary October 1. A press statement signed by IPMAN President Sanusi Abdu Fari on Wednesday read inter alia, “The National Executive Committee (NEC) of IPMAN congratulates President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR and the good of Read More
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governors, under the auspices of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) have said that they are proud of the accomplishments of the country as a democratic nation. In a statement issued Wednesday in Abuja by the PGF Chairman and governor of Kebbi state, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, the forum however appealed to all politicians and parties to embrace Read More
Kaduna Electric has started implementing the old electricity tariff as at August 31st, 2020 as ordered by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. It made this known in a statement issued in Kaduna yesterday by the Head of Corporate Communication, Abdulazeez Abdullahi. The reversal to the old tariff regime was sequel to the agrement reached between the federal government and the Read More
As the country celebrates its 60th Independence anniversary, Nigerians continue to grapple with the persistent increase in prices of household food items as rice, vegetable oil, flour, tomatoes, onions and frozen food items recorded significant increase in price. According to survey, a big bag of round shaped tomatoes spiked by 16.7 per cent to sell for an average of N14,000 Read More
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Wednesday approved N13.08 trillion as the country’s 2021 budget estimates.Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs Zainab Ahmed , disclosed this to State House correspondents at the end of the weekly FEC meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari.“Today, the Ministry of Finance Budget and National Planning presented to Council the proposals for the Read More
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that out of the over 40 companies invited to demonstrate the the use of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM), eight of them have made presentations to the commission. A statement by National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, Barrister Festus Okoye, said the demonstration was through a combination of physical and Read More
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, has ordered increased surveillance and security deployment across the country to forestall any breach of the peace and ensure hitch-free celebrations of Nigeria’s 60th Independence Day.Force Public Relation Officer, DCP Frank Mba, in a press statement, Wednesday in Abuja, said: “The IGP enjoins citizens to go about the celebrations without any fear Read More
Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna state has ordered new selection process for the 19th emir of Zazzau, after the previous selection and recommendation were fraught with irregularities, Secretary to the State Government (SSG) has said.The five kingmakers concluded initial selection process and recommended the Iyan Zazzau, Alhaji Bashar Aminu, the Yariman Zazzau, Alhaji Munir Ja’afaru and the Turakin Zazzau, Alhaji Read More
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called on Nigerians to use the opportunity provided by ongoing constitutional review and amendments exercise to demand for electoral reform that will aid in deepening use of technology, strengthen political parties and improving voting process. The Chairman of IPAC, Dr Leonard Nzenwa who stated this in Abuja on Wednesday urged the Independence National Electoral Read More
The President National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Amb. Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo has expressed optimism in Nigeria’s ability to overcome its challenges, even as he urged the citizens, especially Youths to remain united. NYCN President made this known in a statement he personally signed to mark the country’s 60th independence anniversary and made available to journalists in Abuja, Wednesday. Sukubo Read More
The presidency has just declared that President Muhammadu Buhari will address Nigerians by 7am, as against 10am when it was initially scheduled. The official address which will be broadcast on government-owned media outfits is now part of the events marking Nigeria’s 60th anniversary. Part of the statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Read More
Some federal lawmakers opposed to the nomination of Aishat Dahir Umar for the position of Director General of the National Pension Commission ( NPC) , are not relenting in their antagonism to her nomination . In frustrating her appointment , Blueprint reliably gathered that the South East caucus in the National Assembly planned a meeting for Wednesday night for required Read More
In commemoration of Nigeria’s 60th Independence anniversary, the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has said that President Buhari’s regime is insensitive to the feelings and sufferings of the masses with ill-conceived policies and actions that have further impoverished them. The Chairman, Contact and Mobilization Committee and Member Steering Committee, CUPP, Rev Olusegun Peters said the common man is over Read More
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