Day: December 5, 2023
I have no regret appointing PLWDs, says Kwara gov
The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Tuesday, explained why he appointed persons living with disabilities into positions of authority in his administration. He said…
Akpabio warns MDAs on consequences of not defending budget
The Senate President, on Tuesday, declared that “the proper use of the national budget is critical to the economic development of any country, and it…
FG seeks N35bn to revive Ajaokuta steel company
The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, has requested N35bn funding from financial institutions to revive the moribund Ajaokuta Steel Company. Audu said the collaboration…
EFCC proposes N76.59bn 2024 budget
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has proposed a budget estimate of N76.59bn for the 2024 financial year. This is as the anti-graft agency said…
Man United improving, says Ten Hag
Under-fire Erik ten Hag is confident he retains the backing of Manchester United’s players after the club were angered by reports he had lost some…
Cash shortage hits banks, customers rush for BVN/NIN revalidation
Huge crowd besieged banking halls on Monday, as customers moved to link their Bank Verification Numbers and National Identity Numbers to their bank accounts. This…
Alleged Forgery: Court discharges, acquits APGA national chairman, Njoku
Justice Mohammed Madugu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Bwari, has dismissed all the forgery allegations levelled against the National…
Kwara moves to establish Rural Access Road Agency, sends bill to Assembly
Kwara Government has sent a bill to the House of Assembly, seeking for the establishment of Kwara State Rural Access Road Agency. The News Agency…
85 Killed, 66 Injured In Kaduna Army Air Strike – NEMA
Eighty-five were killed in an air strike by the Nigerian Army at Tudun Biri village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, in one…
Osimhen bags AIC Footballer of the Year award
Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, was named as the Italian Footballers’ Association Footballer of the Year for his stellar showing with Neopolitans last season. The award…