Culture Promotes Peace, Development- Kwandi Nuguraya

Culture & TraditionNewsNigeriaCulture Promotes Peace, Development- Kwandi Nuguraya

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 1, 2024

The Paramount Ruler of Lunguda Kingdom in Adamawa State, Kwandi Nuguraya, HRH, Kuruhaye Dishon Dansanda II, has described culture as an embodiment of peace that promotes development in all strata of life. Kuruhaye Dansanda asserted the 2nd edition of the Lunguda traditional wrestling competition and cultural display held in Guyuk, charged people of the kingdom to sustain their cultural heritage.   The Monarch noted that culture promotes peaceful coexistence and enhances family values and economic...

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Federal Government Set To Boost healthcare infrastructure, Disburses N25 billion

HealthNewsNigeriaFederal Government Set To Boost healthcare infrastructure, Disburses N25 billion

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 31, 2024

The Federal Government will disburse N25 billion under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund to boost healthcare infrastructure in the states. Prof. Muhammed Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja at the sixth meeting of the BHCPF Ministerial Oversight Committee. Pate said that the disbursement would be facilitated through gateways including the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA). According to him,...

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Easter: Former President Jonathan Preaches Peace, Tolerance

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEaster: Former President Jonathan Preaches Peace, Tolerance

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 30, 2024

Former President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has urged Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of love and sacrifice in line with the teachings of Jesus Christ and work towards the nation’s peace and prosperity. The former President who stated this in his Easter message to Nigerians and Christians around the world noted that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ reminds believers of the redemptive sacrifices of Christ and the promises of hope and eternal life. He further encouraged Nigerians...

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GEPT: Kogi Govt Accuses SDP Of Stage-Managing Attack On Witnesses

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGEPT: Kogi Govt Accuses SDP Of Stage-Managing Attack On Witnesses

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 30, 2024

….Says Its Illogical To Attack Those Already Losing The Kogi State Government has accused the  the Social Democratic Party (SDP) of stage managing attacks on witnesses, even as it debunks allegation that it masterminded attacks on witnesses at the ongoing Governorship Election Petition Tribunal (GEPT), saying the allegation was baseless. According to the state government contrary to the propaganda of the SDP, discerning members of the public were following the Tribunal case and would know...

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Binance Executive Locked Up in Abuja, Sues Nigerian Government for Rights Violations

BusinessNewsNigeriaBinance Executive Locked Up in Abuja, Sues Nigerian Government for Rights Violations

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 29, 2024

A legal battle is brewing between cryptocurrency giant Binance and the Nigerian government. Tigran Gambaryan, a detained executive with Binance, has filed a lawsuit against Nigerian authorities for alleged violation of his fundamental rights. Gambaryan, who heads financial crime compliance for Binance, was arrested in late February alongside Nadeem Anjarwalla, the company’s regional manager for Africa. The duo reportedly travelled to Nigeria in good faith, intending to meet with officials from the National Security Adviser’s...

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Kidnap Victims of Kuriga Primary, and Junior Secondary Schools Receive Scholarship

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKidnap Victims of Kuriga Primary, and Junior Secondary Schools Receive Scholarship

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 29, 2024

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has awarded scholarships to the students of Kuriga Primary and Junior Secondary School, who were abducted on March 7, 2024. The family of the late head teacher of Kuriga Junior Secondary School, Abubakar Isah, who died in the bandits’ den due to health complications, also received an N10 million donation from the Governor. Governor Uba Sani while addressing the rescued children before embarking journey back to their community said...

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Military Begins Manhunt For Eight Suspects After Deadly Attack on Soldiers

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMilitary Begins Manhunt For Eight Suspects After Deadly Attack on Soldiers

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 29, 2024

The Nigerian military has launched a nationwide manhunt for eight individuals suspected of involvement in the killing of seventeen soldiers in Delta State earlier this month. The soldiers were reportedly ambushed on 14th March while responding to a communal clash between Okuama and Okoloba communities. This deadly attack sent shockwaves through the nation, prompting a search operation alongside efforts to apprehend the perpetrators. Yesterday, the Defence Headquarters, DHQ, released a statement identifying the eight suspects...

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Breaking – PDP Now Majority in Enugu House of Assembly As 6 LP Members Defect

NewsNigeriaPoliticsBreaking – PDP Now Majority in Enugu House of Assembly As 6 LP Members Defect

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)March 28, 2024

Six Enugu State House of Assembly members elected under the Labour Party (LP) in the year 2023 General elections on Thursday officially defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Their defection was conveyed to the House through a letter by the Speaker, Chief Uche Ugwu, at the Hallowed Chambers during plenary. The defectors are the Majority Leader, Mr. Johnson Ani (Enugu North); the Chief Whip, Mr. Ejike Eze, (Igbo-Eze North 1); and the Deputy Chief...

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CBN Hikes Interest Rate to 24.75% to Tackle Economic Challenges

BusinessEconomyNewsNigeriaCBN Hikes Interest Rate to 24.75% to Tackle Economic Challenges

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 27, 2024

In response to mounting economic pressures, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has announced a significant hike in interest rates, aiming to address inflationary concerns and stabilise the country’s economy. The Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, voted on Tuesday to increase the Monetary Policy Rate, MPR, by 200 basis points, bringing it to 24.75 per cent from the previous rate of 22.75 per cent. The decision reflects careful deliberation by the MPC, considering various economic indicators...

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Murdered Soldiers Are Laid to Rest At National Cemetery

NewsNigeriaMurdered Soldiers Are Laid to Rest At National Cemetery

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 27, 2024

Seventeen Nigerian soldiers were laid to rest on Wednesday at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja, following their brutal murders on 14th March. The soldiers, part of the 181 Amphibious Battalion, were ambushed and killed in Okuama, Delta State while responding to a distress call over a local conflict. The sombre ceremony was attended by President Bola Tinubu, who served as the Special Guest of Honour. President Tinubu offered his condolences to the families of...

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