Nigerians gathered in major cities in the United States, including New York, at the weekend in a colourful carnival to celebrate Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary. The parade and carnival were also held simultaneously in other major U.S. states like Texas, Maryland, Georgia, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. The Nigeria Independence Day Parade and Carnival, which shut down East 38th to 24th Street and Madison Avenue in New York, brought together Nigerians from all walks of life and well-wishers to commemorate their nation’s independence with impressive displays. The event showcased the best of Nigeria’s culture and community spirit and Nigerian-Americans’ contributions to…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Following the rise in cases of malaria, typhoid and other related illnesses following persistent rains in Kano, no fewer than 1,000 residents of Gobirawa Ward in the Fagge Local Government Area have benefited from a free medical outreach programme. The sponsor of the outreach, Muhammad Dahir Hashim, explained that the initiative stemmed from a deep concern for the health of the community. As an indigene and public officeholder, Hashim said he felt it was his responsibility to assist his community in accessing essential medical care. “As someone entrusted with public office, it is my duty to deliver on the mandate…
The federal government has announced that it will honour the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, alongside Governors Peter Mbah of Enugu, Mohammed Bago of Niger, Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, and Godwin Obaseki of Edo, and other individuals and organisations for the 2024 Nigeria Govtech public service awards. The Nigeria Govtech Conference and awards, organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), is expected to bring together participants from across Nigeria and beyond. The Director General of BPSR, Dr Dasuki Arabi, announced this trough a statement issued…
The Federal Ministry Works disclosed that it has approved the sum of N366million to repair failed portions on the Abuja-Kaduna highway. The highway, which is undergoing rehabilitation six years after its contract was given to Julius Berger construction company, has potholes and craters that have continued to pose grave danger to motorists, leading to accidents and delays for those plying it. The ministry, in a statement on Sunday, 6 September, 2024, said the temporary palliative will cover section 1 of the road, from Zuba to Tafa Local Government Area in Niger State with the contractor given two weeks to complete…
The police high command has disclosed that it would enrol its officers on the federal government’s Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS). This, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, said would provide additional social benefits for the Force and its personnel serving nationwide. The scheme, being overseen by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), is for employees in different organisations in case of injuries, diseases or death, which may occur in the course of work. The IGP, who made this disclosure at Force Headquarters during the weekend when the Managing Director of NSITF, Oluwaseun Faleye visited him, said the Force would…
Reprieve came the way the families of fallen police officers in Plateau State, as the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has presented cheques of N132 million to them. The Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Olugbemiga Emmanuel Adesina, handed over the cheques on behalf of the IGP to the bereaved families at the Plateau State Police Command Headquarters in Jos, the state capital Egbetokun, who emphasised that the Nigeria Police Force places great importance on the welfare of its personnel and their families, acknowledged that while the financial support cannot replace the lives of their loved ones, it stands as…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye stated that it’s a sign of miracle that Nigeria is still one indivisible nation The famous Nigerian clergyman in a video clip recorded in one of the church programmes, where he alluded that the country is still existing because of God answering prayers. Adeboye said an unnamed ‘senior muslim’ told him that Nigeria wouldn’t be in existence if people like him (Adeboye) had not been praying. “Nigeria still one greatest miracle. I met a senior Muslim some days ago, and they looked me in the face…
Kaduna State chapter of the Middle Belt Forum (MBF), has described as disturbing, depressing and shocking the exclusion of its members in the recently constituted Governing Board of the North West Development Commission, NWDC, by President Bola Tinubu. A statement issued by its chairman, Mr Luka Binniyat on the evening of Sunday, 6 September, 2024 said, “the total absence of any member from the Middle Belt parts of the North West Development Commission is very disturbing and depressing, as it does not seem to acknowledge and respect the diversity and composition of the region. “It may mean that President Ahmed Bola…
Ahead of the 16 November, 2024 Ondo State governorship poll, the state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Oluwatoyin Babalola, has disclosed that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, (BVAS), and the non-sensitive materials have arrived in the state. According to the Babalola, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is not leaving anything to chance towards ensuring that the commission conducts seamless and flawless polls in the state. The State REC boss, who disclosed this during a media briefing with newsmen, maintained that security agencies are also prepared for the off-cycle governorship election and stressed that vote-buying would be tackled during the election.…
Troops of the Nigerian Army, 6 Division, have intercepted a trailer with Reg No JJN 167 ZU Plateau siphoning crude oil from the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company’s (NPDC) oil pipeline at Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State The troops also arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged crime, thegazellenews.com reports. Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Nigerian Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah, made this disclosure in a statement sent made available to newsmen in Warri. “Two persons have been arrested in connection with the crime and several other vehicles loaded with stolen products were intercepted…