The House of Representatives, on Thursday, resolved to probe alleged illegal auctioning of Federal Government properties by Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) and Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Other agencies allegedly involved are the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), River Basin Development Authority (RBDA) and Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The probe is sequel to the […]
The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima, on Monday in Abuja, decorated the new Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Shettima described the appointment of Mr Adewale Adeniyi by President Bola Tinubu as a morale booster for officers in the service. The NewsZenith reports that the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila witnessed […]
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has commended Amb. Zubairu Dada, the outgoing Minister of State, Foreign Affairs and supervising Minister of NIDCOM, for making the job easier for its management. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman of NiDCOM, gave the commendation when she led a delegation of Management Staff of the Commission on a farewell visit […]
A gale of reactions and condolences has trailed the death of a Media Icon, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, who died in Abuja, on Monday, at 71. The NewsZenith reports that his son, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr. announced his death in a statement. “High Chief Dokpesi was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He will […]
My Fellow Citizens, I stand before you honoured to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for this nation is abiding. My confidence in its people is unwavering and my faith in God Almighty is absolute. I know that His hand shall provide the needed moral strength and clarity of purpose in […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed a former Lagos Information and Strategy Commissioner, Mr Dele Alake, as his spokesperson. Following his inauguration, on Monday, Tinubu becomes the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Tinubu announced the appointments, shortly after he took the oath of office in Abuja. Alake served as Commissioner of Information […]
Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says the Federal Government has successfully evacuated 2,518 Nigerian citizens trapped in war-torn Sudan back home. Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit of NIDCOM, announced this, on Sunday, in Abuja. Giving an update on the evacuation, Balogun said “as of Sunday, 2,518 people were transported home […]
The Federal Government is set to deploy five million solar power connections to communities, hitherto not connected to the national grid. The government planned the electricity project under the ‘solar power Niger’ programme of the Rural Electrification Agency. REA announced this during a forum, held in Abuja, to provide opportunities for investors to pitch financial […]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N449.9 million to develop master plans for 17 airports in the country. Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to President (Media and Publicity), announced this to newsmen after FEC meeting in Abuja. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo presided over the Council meeting in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The affected airports […]
By Ali M. Ali “…But the Nigerian government always disappoints, that is precisely what they are doing in Sudan…” Reuben Abati May 4, 2023. Let me state upfront that I am a parent to one of the just evacuated students trapped in war-torn, Sudan who returned on Sunday. His mother and I were hugely relieved […]