Port harcourt: The South South Zonal leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) for conferring an Honorary Doctorate Degree on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike. The party described the recognition as a testament to Wike’s leadership and service to the nation. […]

Abuja: Vice-President Kashim Shettima has expressed profound grief over the passing of the Emir of Gusau, Dr. Ibrahim Bello, who died on Friday at age 71, following a protracted illness. Shettima, in his condolence message on Saturday in Abuja, described his death as a monumental loss to Nigeria’s traditional institution and a collective tragedy that […]

Abuja: The Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says plans are underway to rescue some Nigerians who were allegedly being maltreated in Central Africa Republic (CAR). The commission gave the assurances on Saturday in a statement signed by Mr Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit of the agency in Abuja. According […]

Abuja: The Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Adeola Ajayi, has called on alumni of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) to move beyond ceremonial affiliations and take up strategic roles in shaping national and continental security policies. Ajayi, who was represented by his Deputy, Mrs Folashade Adekayaoja, made the call at the […]

Gusau: The late Emir of Gusau in Zamfara, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, was laid to rest in a public cemetery in Gusau, honoring his personal request to be buried outside the royal family graveyard. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the decision was disclosed by the Emir of Anka, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmad, who also serves as […]