Nigerians no longer have to travel to the immigration office to obtain their passports, as home delivery of passports is set to begin in June. This development was announced by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, when he inspected the electronic gates at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport’s new terminal in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo said the…
The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has ordered the immediate arrest of the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero. The order was contained in a statement on Saturday by the Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, Sanusi Tofa. The governor said Bayero should be arrested for allegedly creating tension…
By Yetunde Oke National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA and Pensioners’ FM have partnered on illicit drug demand reduction in Oyo State. This was made known during a courtesy on Pensioners’ FM by NDLEA, Drug Demand Reduction Unit Zone 1, Ibadan, Oyo and Osun States Command. In a remark, Zonal Commander of NDLEA, Zone 1,…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike announced on Thursday that Nigerians would enjoy free train rides in the nation’s capital for two months. He spoke in Abuja at the Ministerial Sectoral Updates as part of activities to mark President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s one year in office. The first session of the Sectoral…
The House of Representatives has passed a resolution against granting of consent by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to divest International Oil Companies (IOCs) until there is full compliance with the guidelines for decommissioning and the regulations made under the Petroleum Industry Act. The resolution was contained in a motion by Honourable Ikenga…
Nigerian students at Teesside University in the United Kingdom have been told to quit the school and return to Nigeria over unpaid fees. According to newsmen, Teesside University said the move was in line with the UK’s immigration regulations. “Teesside University is proud to be a global institution with a diverse student population but is…
The House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence has resolved to constitute a technical committee to address issues concerning the frequent malfunctioning of the presidential aircraft. On Monday, May 20, 2024, the committee met with the commander of the Presidential Air fleet, Air Vice Marshal Olayinka Olusola, behind closed doors at the National…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu Scriptwriters, especially translators need to always follow rules guiding scriptwriting and translation to attain professionalism for meaningful output. This advice was contained in an opening remark by the Assistant State Coordinator, Breakthrough Action Nigeria, BA-N, in Oyo state, Mrs. Funmilola Amosu while declaring open 3-day workshop for radio drama, scriptwriters and translators…
By Michael Adeyemo Reunion has been described as reinforcement of bonds, regeneration of friendships and appreciation of life. This was the submission at the first reunion get together of Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, CRIN socialites in the 7Os, held in Ibadan. In his address, Chairman, Planning Committee of the reunion, Comrade Olusegun Abatan, said…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed appreciation to Osun people for their support for his administration in its quest to deliver on his five point agenda on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. In a statement by Governor’s Spokesperson Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke gave the appreciation while addressing a technical…