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High Chief Barr. Emeka Nwala, Chief of Staff to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has expressed shock over the sudden death of the Vice Chairman  of the National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum (NASSLAF), in the 6th Assembly, Mr. Iyke Adoama. The late Adoama hails from Ikeduru L.G.A. of Imo State. Late Adoama lost his life in a ghastly motor accident along Gwarinpa expressway in the Federal Capital Territory. While commiserating with the family of the deceased in a statement he personally signed on Sunday evening in Abuja and made available to newsmen, Chief Nwala described the death of Adoama as a…

The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) and the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) have inaugurated a mini stadium said to be worth $1.19 million in Kebbi. According to NAN, Nasir Idris, governor of Kebbi, led the commissioning of the facility, located on Kalgo Road in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. The foundation of the mini stadium was laid in September 2020 by Atiku Bagudu, former governor of the state. The project is sponsored by FIFA through its “Forward Programme” which aims at providing more comprehensive funding and support for football development projects across the world. Speaking at the inauguration, Ibrahim…

Former Governor of Abia State and Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatization, Dr. Orji Kalu has described former President Muhammadu Buhari as a selfless and patriotic statesman with passion for nation building. Extolling the virtues of Buhari, Kalu, who is also Dan Baiwan of Daura, acknowledged the contributions of the former President to the growth and development of Nigeria. The former Governor while stressing that Buhari's humility and patriotism are remarkable noted that the former President has served the country meritoriously in various capacities in the military and civilian regimes. In a goodwill message, Kalu said, " on behalf of the…

The President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, has admitted that he was exhausted and slumped during his birthday colloquium on Thursday in Abuja. He did not deny that he collapsed but advised Nigerians to drink enough water as what happened to him could happen to anyone. Recall the former Akwa Ibom State governor continued his birthday celebration in Abuja on Thursday after a stupendous birthday bash at the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo over the weekend. The celebration which received knocks for being too extravagant at a time Nigerians are groaning under difficult economic situations was attended by…

In what seems like a season of appreciation for the contributions, philanthropic activities, political sagacity, and sporting investment of Amb. Dr. Osita Offor ‘Ultimate Commander’, awards have been flowing in from different organizations and groups with the latest been the RAPID FM PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023 AND the TOURISM WORLD INTERNATIONAL PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2023. These awards, which are strictly described as awards based on merit by the organizers, saw the achievements and contributions of Ultimate Commander as the basis for the awards. While speaking during the conferment of RAPID FM PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023,…

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, on Friday called on Nigerians to join in the fight against insecurity as the military could not do it alone. Mr Musa made the call at his maiden interaction with newsmen in Abuja. “The security challenge we are facing is not only a military challenge; it is for everybody. “That is why it is important for us to have a good understanding of what is going on so that we can clearly sensitise the public,’’ he said. He said cooperation and support for the military and all other security agencies was critical…

A senior officer, Shem Obafaiye has been decorated by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo as Deputy Commandant-General for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Obafaiye was decorated alongside two of his colleagues — Fasiu Adeyinka, ex-Kwara commandant; and Raji, former Imo commandant; as deputy commandants-general, TheNation reports. In 2013, Obafaiye became a popular figure in Nigeria after a famous interview aired on Channels Television. NSCDC had replaced Obafaiye as the Lagos state commandant of the outfit. Clement Adesuyi, from the Oyo State Command, took over from him. His problem began when he was asked to state…

The Mayor/Transition Committee Chairman of Ohafia Local Government Area, Chief Dr. David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex MFR, OON "Ugo'Ena" Nde Abiriba, has sworn in the transition committee councilors of the 11 federal wards in the council area. https://youtu.be/5Ne-4E-o_hM?feature=shared While performing the ceremony at the council secretariat on Friday, Chief Onuoha enjoined the councilors to perform their duties with utmost dedication and fairness. The council boss noted that the task of bringing dividends of democracy to the doorsteps of the people of the council area starts with the lawmakers and hence could not afford to fail. He said: “Today marks a significant…

A list containing the names of prospective Nigerian Ambassadors to various countries is currently before President Bola Tinubu for consideration. Speaking to The Punch, a high-ranking official in the nation’s foreign service stated that one of those being considered for the top diplomatic jobs is the Founder of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), Tajudeen Afolabi Adeola, who will be designated Nigeria’s ambassador to one of the world’s top three economies. “Yes, the President has the list and is considering it already. In fact, one of those I saw on the list is Fola Adeola, the Founder of GTB. He is being…

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has sacked 33 directors under his ministry. Aviation experts on Thursday described the development as a “clean sweep and reversal of the last-minute appointments” made by the immediate past administration of President Muhammadu Buhari when Senator Hadi Sirika was minister of Aviation. Sirika, on May 23, 2023, a week before the expiration of the Buhari administration, appointed 33 directors and also appointed a new managing director for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). He also created directorates that were hitherto non-existent in all the agencies.…