Former Zamfara Senator Marafa dumps APC, says Tinubu is a ‘use-and-dump’ leader
Former Zamfara Central Senator, Kabiru Garba Marafa, who served as the Zamfara State Coordinator of the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Organisation in the 2023 Presidential Election, has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC).…
African Sports Ministers Support Nigeria’s Bid for 2030 C’Wealth Games, 2031 African Games
By Saidu Abubakar Nigeria’s quest to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and 2031 African Games got a boost Friday with African Ministers of Sports throwing their weights behind the bids, the Director, Information and PR of the NSC, Dr. (Mrs) Kehinde…
NSC Recognises AFFAN For Inclusion In Sports Boards
By Andrew Abah The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) agenda of enhancing women’s participation in sports governance. In a statement issued by the NSC Director of…
ABUJA-KADUNA RAILS OF RECKLESSNESS
By Suleiman Usman Yusuf The Abuja–Kaduna train reportedly derailed this morning on its way to Kaduna. I sympathize deeply with every innocent passenger affected. For some time, I have noticed three problem spots on that line where the train always gives…
Guaranty Trust Holding Company plc announces Capital Injection Into GTB
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced a strategic capital injection into its wholly owned subsidiary, Guaranty Trust Bank Limited. The investment was executed through the issue and allotment of 6,994,050,290 ordinary shares of fifty…
Refinery Challenges: NNPC seeking partners with professional operator — GCEO
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Bayo Ojulari, says the company is considering partnering with a professional refinery operator to address Nigeria’s lingering refining challenges. Ojulari said…
B/Faso reportedly set to commence direct flight to Russia
According to Daily Post, In what appears to be a major development in international relations, reports indicate that Burkina Faso is preparing to launch direct flights to Russia. The move, if confirmed, will mark a significant step in strengthening…
Medical tourism drains Nigeria’s finances, undermines confidence in local healthcare – NAUTH CMD
The Chief Medical Director of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, NAUTH, Nnewi, Professor Joseph Ugboaja, has revealed that medical tourism abroad is a drain pipe for Nigeria’s resources. Ugboaja said that what is even more painful is that it…
Governor Radda Meets Katsina, Daura Royal Fathers, Reaffirms Security Commitment
By Abdullahi M. Tanko Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to confront insecurity while also strengthening traditional and religious institutions across the state. This was contained in a…
Re: Emir of Zazzau’s Remarks on the Emirate Crisis and Removal of the Former Waziri – An Opinion
By Kabiru Suleiman In a recent interview, the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, claimed that the former Wazirin Zazzau “absconded” from his duties for seven months before being officially relieved of his position by the Kaduna…