Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has affirmed that his administration would undertake programmes and policies that would enhance productivity, encourage creativity and harness the rich diversity and cosmopolitan nature of the state. He stated this while delivering his acceptance speech immediately after he was sworn in as the executive governor of Kaduna State. According … Read more
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Wednesday, said the call for his arrest and prosecution for admonishing Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, over inciting the public to violence is unjustifiable. Mohammed stated this in London while reacting to the call by Edwin Clark, an Elder Statesman and Leader of … Read more
Luka Modric, a midfielder for Real Madrid, has referred to Frenkie de Jong of Barcelona as “the best Dutch player.” Prior to Croatia’s Wednesday night match at the Feyenoord Stadium versus the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League semifinal, Modric addressed the media. He continues by saying that De Jong is special and that the … Read more
Because of his on-screen chemistry with Osita Iheme, veteran Nollywood actor Chinedu Ikedieze, called Aki, claims that people “thought we were twins.” He claimed that despite having similar heights and playing naughty characters in movies, they are different from one another in important ways. This was said by the 45-year-old actor during a recent interview … Read more
Yesterday, Madam Patience Key, a female candidate running for governor of Edo State on the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) ticket, officially announced her decision to run for office. She joined the race, Madam Key said at the PRP secretariat in Benin, to provide value to the state through collaborative involvement with the people. If elected, … Read more
John Owan Enoh, the recently appointed Minister of Sports, has stated he did not solicit President Bola Tinubu for the position. Enoh was responding to complaints about his lack of experience in the field. He was given the job of 36th Minister of Sports by Tinubu despite having no prior experience in the field. Enoh, … Read more
Cross River State Governor-elect Prince Bassey Otu has pledged to revive sports to bolster revenue and investments in that sector. Otu noted that sports play an important role in the development of youths and the local economy generally. He made the remark when he was inducted into Calabar Golf Club as a member shortly upon … Read more
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji on Thursday said his administration has released all monies accruable to the 16 local government councils from the federation account since assuming office about seven months ago. Governor Oyebanji, who stated this while receiving the Auditor-General for Local Government, Iyadunni Oke, noted that local government administrators no longer have reason … Read more
Under the auspices of the “Association of Nigerian Professionals in United Kingdom,” Nigerian professionals residing in the UK have urged president Bola Tinubu to develop measures and policies that would cushion the effects of the removal of fuel subsidies on the people who are already suffering. Additionally, they supported the President’s political decision to end … Read more
Tuesday saw the confirmation of the list of cabinet members that Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq had recently forwarded to the Kwara State House of Assembly. The Kwara State Civil Service Commission screened 18 candidates for commissioner positions and one candidate for commissioner II over the course of three legislative days. The House deliberated and approved all … Read more