President Buhari Honors three Prominent Nigerians with Newly-Dedicated Federal Secretariats
President Muhammadu Buhari made a significant announcement on his official Twitter handle, revealing the dedication of three newly-completed Federal Secretariats in Nigeria to honor prominent individuals. In his tweet, President Buhari stated, "It was my pleasure to approve the recommendation to dedicate the newly-completed Federal Secretariats in honor of three illustrious Nigerians."
Today's Headlines: FG renames ministry of aviation; Buhari writes Gen. Aliyu Gusau
FG renames ministry of aviation Photo Credit: Channels Television The Federal Government says the Federal Ministry of Aviation has been renamed as the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace of Nigeria. The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, made the announcement in Abuja on Wednesday, moments after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Terrorists Abduct APC Women Leaders In Kaduna After Attending Governor’s Inauguration
It has been gathered that two female APC leaders were reportedly kidnapped by terrorists—locally known as bandits—along the Manini hotspot in the Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The event occurred when Hajiya Lami Awarware and Hajiya Haulatu Aliyu, two female leaders, went to see the state governor, Uba Sani, get sworn in.
New Sokoto Governor Reverses Appointments Made by Predecessor
In a swift move, newly-appointed Sokoto Governor Ahmad Aliyu has reversed several significant decisions made by his predecessor, Aminu Tambuwal. The decision reversal was implemented within 24 hours of Tambuwal's exit from office. The Press Secretary to the Sokoto State Government, Abubakar Bawa, issued a statement on Tuesday, outlining the actions taken by Governor Ahmad Aliyu upon assuming office.
Zamfara Residents Surprised At Last Minute Execution Of Projects
Residents in Gusau, Zamfara State capital, and in many other towns and communities across the state are witnessing several last minute executions of roads and other projects by the administration of Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle. The last minute execution of projects, Daily Trust has learnt, is coming days before the end of Matawalle’s administration.
IGP, Military warn troublemakers as Court hears lawsuit seeking to stop Tinubu's inauguration
In a report by Punch News, the military and the Inspector- General of Police, Usman Baba on Monday read the Riot Act to individuals and groups who are not in support of the inauguration of the President- elect, Bola Tinubu on May 29, 2023. While the likes of Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi and PDP' s Atiku Abubakar are currently contesting the Presidential Election Victory of Bola Tinubu, the former Lagos state Governor is set to be sworn in as the next President of Nigeria on the 29th of May and it seems nothing will be stopping the ceremony at this point in time despite the calls from some notable Nigerians for Tinubu not to be Sworn- In.
$1.2bn Zungeru power plant begins supply of 700MW to Nigeria’s national grid
Abubakar Aliyu, the Minister of power Nigeria, declared that Zungeru Hydroelectric power project has been long-awaiting have been completed, and is already supplying 700 megawatts of electricity to the national grid. In a party organized for the Minister of power, Abubakar Aliyu and Goddy Jedy-Agba the Minister of State, Abubakar Aliyu said that the development will boost power supply nationwide and significantly fill the gap in the nation’s electricity demand.
Today's Headlines: Buhari Swears In RMAFC's Commissioners, Wike Backs Akpabio As Senate President
Buhari Swears In RMAFC's Commissioners Photo credit: daily trust President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in seven federal commissioners of the Revenue, Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). The president performed the brief ceremony before the start of the Valedictory Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Newly elected House of Rep member, Dr Midala Balami, predicts who will emerge as next Speaker
According to a news that was published by the Leadership Newspaper online this morning, it was reported that a newly elected House of Representatives member, Dr. Midala Balami, has predicted the next Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 10th Assembly. While Midala Balami, who is representing the Askira Uba/ Hawul Federal Constituency, and elected under the Platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was talking, he said that, there would be a total and comprehensive victory of Rt.
Farmers Caught Killing Herdsman In Ogun And Using Body Parts For Ritual
A pastoralist named Umar Aliyu was reportedly killed by several farmers in the Imeko district of Ogun State. The four farmers also dismembered the bodies of pastoralists for ritual purposes, said Ogun State Police spokesman Abimbola Oyeemi, who confirmed the incident on Monday morning. Police arrested four people in Ijagunle Village, Imeko-Afon District, Ogun State.
Today's Headlines: Igbo Should Stop Playing Bad Politics - Ngige; NLC Insists Julius Abure Is Labour Party Chairman
Igbo Should Stop Playing Bad Politics - Ngige Photo Credit: Daily Trust Minister for Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, Tuesday said Igbo should stop playing bad politics of exclusion and putting their eggs in one basket at every political dispensation. Ngige stated this at the inauguration of the Federal Secretariat in Awka, Anambra State capital.
Buhari Names Federal Secretariat After Former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
President Muhammadu Buhari has named a federal government facility after his predecessor, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Photo of President Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) Buhari has named a federal government facility after his predecessor, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. On Tuesday, Nigeria's president virtually inaugurated three bridges, three secretariats, and one road project undertaken by his government.
Today's Headlines: Only God Can Guard Nigeria’s Borders, Buhari Names Secretariat After Jonathan
Only God Can Guard Nigeria’s Borders—Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has said that only God can effectively guard Nigeria’s borders, as he noted that Lake Chad to Benin Republic is more than 1,600 kilometres long. News Source: Sahara Reporters The President said this on Tuesday at the inauguration of a new Customs Headquarters in Abuja, said to have cost N19.6 billion.
The EU adds five people and two entities to its 'blacklist' for the continued repression in Iran
The member states of the European Union have agreed on Monday to add five people and two Iranian entities to the sanctions regime for internal repression after the death of the young Kurdish Masha Amini. With this round of sanctions, the EU completes eight consecutive months of restrictions against those responsible for the death of the young woman and the persecution and execution of protesters in Iran, a time in which bilateral relations have deteriorated and damaged the prospects of close a deal to restore the nuclear deal.
President Buhari Honors Goodluck Jonathan With Federal Building Name
President Muhammadu Buhari has honored his predecessor Goodluck Jonathan by renaming a federal building in his honor. According to Naija News, the Nigerian president held a virtual ceremony on Tuesday to officially launch a number of initiatives created by his government. Three bridges, three secretariats, and one road are all part of these developments.
Nigerian football boss asks Flying Eagles to beat Brazil
The President of Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau has asked the U20 team, the Flying Eagles to aim at beating Brazil in their next match at the FIFA U20 World Cup. Soon after Nigeria defeated Italy 2-0 on Wednesday night Gusau told the players to go for all three points against Brazil in their final group game “to sustain their winning mentality.”
President Buhari to Commission Seven Legacy Projects
President Muhammadu Buhari will commission seven legacy projects completed by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing across the country on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. The projects include: 1. The Second Niger Bridge 2. The Loko-Oweto Bridge 3. The Ikom Bridge 4. The completed Section of the over 200 kilometres of Kano-Kaduna Dual Carriage Expressway
Buhari Approves Allocation Of Houses To 1994 AFCON Super Eagles Players
The allotment of homes at the National Housing Estates in the states of the 22 Super Eagles players' choosing has been authorized by President Muhammadu Buhari. It should be remembered that the promises Sani Abacha's military regime made to the 1994 Tunisian champion Super Eagles squad in exchange for their performance went unfulfilled for years.
Man arrested for kidnapping and torturing a six-year-old boy over an unpaid ransom in Adamawa.
A 29-year-old man named Abubakar Kawu has been detained by police in the state of Adamawa for allegedly kidnapping and strangling a 6-year-old boy named Abdulhafiz Buba Aliyu. The boy was taken on May 12, 2023, into a bush, where Kawu, who has a dry cleaning business in Jada, is said to have demanded N3.5 million in ransom from the boy's father. The boy's father, Muhammed Buba Aliyu, got in touch with the suspect and told him he could only afford N50,000. After spending two days with the child in the bush, the
Kidnapper Rejects N50,000 Ransom, Kills 6-Year-Old Hostage In Adamawa, Northeast Nigeria
The Nigeria Police Force has apprehended an abductor who strangled 6-year-old Abdulhafiz Buba Aliyu after his parents were unable to pay the ransom of N3.5 million. According to the police command in Adamawa State, the perpetrator, Abubakar Kawu, 29, will be charged with negligent homicide.