Hadiza Bala Usman has been suspended As Managing Director/CEO of Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) with Mohammed Koko taking Over In Acting Capacity. Usman was first appointed as the Managing Director of the NPA in 2016. President Muhammadu Buhari had inJanuary reappointed Hadiza Bala Usman as Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, for another five years….
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, today, inaugurated the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Marshal Inspectorate Training School, built by Delta State Government in Owa-Alero, Ika North East Local Government Area. Speaking during the ceremony, Osinbajo said Nigeria remains better as one united country. He said that Nigeria was a great nation notwithstanding its diversity…
The Interim Administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr. Efiong Akwa, has pledged to assist local governments to beef up security in the coastal communities of the Niger Delta region. Akwa stated this when a delegation from members of the Local Government Chairmen of Niger Delta Coastal Communities paid him a courtesy visit…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration will continue to work closely with the Nigerian Armed Forces and all other security agencies for the continuous security of the FCT and the safety of its residents. This was reiterated by the Honourable Minister of the FCT, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello when he received a delegation from the Defence…
Minority Caucus of the National Assembly has threatened to use its legislative powers to move against the President Muhammadu Buhari should he continue to breach the constitution. The caucus on Tuesday listed various constitutional breaches which it said it would rely upon to invoke its constitutional powers, should the breaches persist. Leader of the caucus…
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah and Justice Centus Nweze of the Supreme Court are expected to be keynote speakers at the official inauguration of Old Seminarians Association of Nigeria (OSAN) in Abuja. Other members of the association that will play key role at the inauguration are a former Inspector-General of…
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the fatal crash of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft on Sunday in Abuja, which claimed lives of seven personnel. President Buhari made his feelings known in a statement by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Sunday. The Nigerian leader extended heartfelt condolences to…
At least 6 persons are feared dead in a military aircraft that crashed in Abuja today, Sunday, February 20, 2021.The airplane, headed for Minna, Niger State, had four passengers and two crew members on board; all feared dead.Confirming the incident, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Senator Sirika,said in a tweet: “A military aircraft King Air 350…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) reconciliation committee met with the former military head of state, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, at his hilltop residence in Minna, Niger State capital, on Friday. At the end of the meeting with Babangida, the Committee led by former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, proceeded to the Minna residence of former…
West African Examinations Council (WAEC) announced Monday that 39.82 per cent made credits in five subjects (including Mathematics and English) in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates 2020 (second series). The Head of National Office Patrick Areghan also announced the opening of registration for the 2021 WASSCE for school candidates…
