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Tinubu to lead the Friday unveiling of Buhari’s book

On Friday, the ceremonial publication of a book detailing the accomplishments of the outgoing President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd. ), would be presided over by the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.   The launch of the book, “A Promise Kept: Compendium of Significant Achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari Administration,” will take place on Friday at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja at 4:00 pm. Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo will be the guest of...

Nigeria Air will be a game changer – Garba Shehu

Despite various obstacles, the Presidency has stated that Nigeria Air will be a game changer when it is finally launched. Recall that Hadi Sirika, the Minister of Aviation, has stated that the plane for Nigeria Air will arrive in the country on Friday, ahead of the start of operations. Garba Shehu, the presidential spokesman, said at an appearance on Thursday that the project will be a game changer, particularly for international travel. Shehu stated that...

Nigerian pupil declared Guinness World Record holder for most skips on one foot

The Guinness World Record holder for the most skips on one foot in 30 seconds is Philip Solomon, a 17-year-old student at Oyemekun Grammar School Akure, Ondo State. On January 24, Solomon officially surpassed the previous record holder Rasel Islam of Bangladesh, who had set a time of 145 skips in one foot in 30 seconds. On Tuesday, four months after his attempt, the Guinness World Records organisation formally ratified his record. “After watching a...

CSO requests security personnel to detain actors in Ogun Guber poll fraud

The Centre For Grassroots Development and Crime Prevention, a civil society organisation (CSO), has urged security services in Ogun State to apprehend those involved in the major fraud in the March 18, 2023 governorship election. According to the group, the spotlight should initially be focused on a dominant opposition party and its election candidates. It was claimed that the ringleader and his associates had been scurrying from pillar to post in order to avoid arrest....

2023 Inauguration: National Mosque set for public lecture, Jummu’ah prayer

As preparations for the inauguration of the incoming administration intensify in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, Muhammed-Kabir Adam, Chief Imam of the Abuja National Mosque, says all is set for the special Jummu’ah prayer for the inauguration of the new government on May 29TH. Imam Adam, who provided the guarantee in an interview in Abuja, said the country’s prayer was for a smooth transition between the outgoing and new administrations. “We will pray to Allah to protect...

Anambra shut down hospitals for operating with fake licenses

Three hospitals that were using phoney licences and dubious medical personnel have been shut down by the Anambra State Ministry of Health. On Wednesday, Dr. Chukwulobelu Ugochukwu, the director of the ministry’s medical services department, led the team visited the facilities in Alor, the state’s Idemili South Local Government Area.   Residents were advised by Ugochukwu not to use such illegal institutions and instead to seek proper medical care at government public hospitals. He continued,...

Tinubu is God’s answer to prayers for good leadership – Senator Gaya

According to Sen. Kabiru Gaya, the election of Sen. Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s President-elect is God’s answer to the country’s prayers for excellent leadership. On Wednesday night, he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during a joint prayer session hosted by the APC Stakeholders Forum. Gaya, who represents Kano-South Senatorial District in the Senate, said Tinubu’s record as governor of Lagos State for two terms was clear. He expressed hope that if he...

N221bn disbursed to road contractors, says Works ministry

Under the 2021 SUKUK bond funds, according to the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, a total of N221 billion has been paid out to contractors as payment for the costs of the construction of 71 road projects that have been finished in various regions of the country. This was because it rejected allegations made by some dissatisfied contractors in an online publication that cash allotted to projects in the 2022 SUKUK fund were being...

10th NASS: No consultation on zoning, I will contest till last minute – Ogah

Hon. Chinedu Ogah, the member of the House of Representatives representing Ezza South/Ikwo Federal Constituency in Ebonyi State, has stated that the party did not consult before zoning the presiding officers of the 10th House of Representatives. Ogah, who is running for Deputy Speaker, has pledged to fight until the bitter end on the House floor following the inauguration of the 10th House. In an interview on Wednesday in Abuja, the lawmaker-elect, who is a...

Tinubu, Shettima get GCFR, GCON titles

Both Bola Tinubu, who will take over as President, and Kashim Shettima, who will take over as Vice President, will be honoured with the title of Grand Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic and Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, respectively. At this very moment, the investiture is taking place in Abuja at the State House Conference Centre. The event is scheduled to take place as one of the activities leading...