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29/06/2024

Following President Joe Biden’s performance at the CNN Presidential debate, many Democrats have expressed concerns over his (Biden) raspy voice and disjointed, rambling answers about his age and ability to take on former President Donald Trump. NEWSVERGE monitored the debate and found many of the ...

10/02/2024

Tragedy hit Nigeria’s banking industry following news of the death of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, in a helicopter crash. NEWSVERGE reports that the crash came just days after five Marines were killed when their chopper went down in the Golden Sta...

08/02/2024

Living up to your name is important... Nigeria Super Eagles remains the GIANT OF AFRICA

08/02/2024

Imagine watching the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Chelsea FC same day...

Thank God my bp is intact🤣

20/01/2024

The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced registration of distributors for its products, a statement by the outfit said on Friday in Lagos....

The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced registration of distributors for its products, a statement by the outfit said on Friday in Lagos. According to the statement, members of three prominent associations that constitute 75 per cent of the total market in Nigeria have been regist...

13/01/2024

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) National Secretary, Dipo Olayoku, has described the Supreme Court judgment affirming the election of Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State as the restoration of hope for the people of the state....

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) National Secretary, Dipo Olayoku, has described the Supreme Court judgment affirming the election of Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State as the restoration of hope for the people of the state. Olayoku in an interview with our correspondent on Friday in Abuja said th...

13/01/2024

Some members of the National Assembly in the South South have stated that no rice or fund was released by the Federal Government for constituents in the areas during the yuletide....

Some members of the National Assembly in the South South have stated that no rice or fund was released by the Federal Government for constituents in the areas during the yuletide. Reacting to the viral video making rounds on social media, the legislators and residents in Akwa Ibom, Cross River and R...

13/01/2024

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday led top government functionaries and heads of security agencies to pray for the Armed Forces of Nigeria in commemoration of the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD)....

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday led top government functionaries and heads of security agencies to pray for the Armed Forces of Nigeria in commemoration of the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD). The Minister of Defence, Dr Abubakar Badaru, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar a...

13/01/2024

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday led top government functionaries and heads of security agencies to pray for the Armed Forces of Nigeria in commemoration of the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD)....

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday led top government functionaries and heads of security agencies to pray for the Armed Forces of Nigeria in commemoration of the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD). The Minister of Defence, Dr Abubakar Badaru, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar a...

26/12/2023

Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has enjoined Christian’s faithful to pray for President Bola Tinubu’s administration to succeed....

Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has enjoined Christian’s faithful to pray for President Bola Tinubu’s administration to succeed. Mohammed made the call when the Christian community paid him homage as part of the Christmas celebration, on Monday in Bauchi. According to him, President Tinubu’...

26/12/2023

Chief Austin Umahi, the younger brother to former Gov. Dave Umahi, has indicated interest to contest for Ebonyi South Senatorial seat re-run, scheduled for February 2024....

Chief Austin Umahi, the younger brother to former Gov. Dave Umahi, has indicated interest to contest for Ebonyi South Senatorial seat re-run, scheduled for February 2024. It was reported that the seat became vacant after the former governor vacated the seat to take up an appointment as the Minister....

26/12/2023

The Federal Government on Monday commenced payment of N20,000 to vulnerable groups in Cross River as part of efforts to reduce poverty in the country....

The Federal Government on Monday commenced payment of N20,000 to vulnerable groups in Cross River as part of efforts to reduce poverty in the country. Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River who was joined by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, inaugurated the process....

26/12/2023

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau on Monday said that at least 50 people were killed by gunmen in several communities in Mangu and Bokkos Local Government Areas of the state....

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau on Monday said that at least 50 people were killed by gunmen in several communities in Mangu and Bokkos Local Government Areas of the state. The governor disclosed this at a luncheon organised by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, for troops of Operatio...

26/12/2023

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday urged health workers to remain selfless in their service, to ensure a healthy state....

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday urged health workers to remain selfless in their service, to ensure a healthy state. Sanwo-Olu gave the urge during a programme organised by the Alimosho General Hospital to celebrate Christmas with patients on admission. Sanwo-Olu, represented by Mrs...

26/12/2023

The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has pledged the support of the National Assembly for the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu....

The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has pledged the support of the National Assembly for the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Akpabio made the pledge on Monday while addressing the congregation during the Christmas service at the Methodist Cathedral of Unity in Abuja. Th...

26/12/2023

Matawalle made the call in his Christmas message on Monday in Abuja....

Matawalle made the call in his Christmas message on Monday in Abuja. This is contained in a statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, Director, Information, Press and Public Relations in the ministry. The minister said that Christmas is a time for reflection, gratitude and unity as it reminds all of the valu...

26/12/2023

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has said that the the prospect of a safe and secured Nigeria is in sight, as long as the Armed Forces of Nigeria continue to collectively keep their ‘eyes on the ball’ in getting the job done....

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has said that the the prospect of a safe and secured Nigeria is in sight, as long as the Armed Forces of Nigeria continue to collectively keep their ‘eyes on the ball’ in getting the job done. Abubakar said this during a Christmas lu...

25/12/2023

In a clandestine rendezvous that sent shockwaves through political circles, Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, stormed Lagos to meet with President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, armed with a mysterious seven-point agenda aimed at propelling Nigeria into an uncertain future. Addressing the media in the aft...

25/12/2023

A social media storm has erupted following the release of a viral picture featuring Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), seated on the throne of Oba Francis Olusola Alao, the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon in Oyo State. The controversial image, taken during Ade...

12/12/2023

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, says the administration of President Bola Tinubu will account for revenue from oil....

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, says the administration of President Bola Tinubu will account for revenue from oil. Edun said this when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation to defend the 2024 appropriation bill. He...

12/12/2023

The All Progressive Congress(APC)in Rivers, on Monday urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, to join the party in the state....

The All Progressive Congress(APC)in Rivers, on Monday urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, to join the party in the state. Its Caretaker Committee Chairman, Tony Okocha, made the remark while briefing newsmen in Port Harcourt in reaction to the defection of the 27 law...

12/12/2023

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has warned users of its facilities against patronising touts....

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has warned users of its facilities against patronising touts. The Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, said this in a statement on Monday, in Lagos. He said that the authority frowned at extortion and had gone an....

12/12/2023

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), says the national grid has been restored after it collapsed at about 1.49 p. m. on Tuesday....

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), says the national grid has been restored after it collapsed at about 1.49 p. m. on Tuesday. The General Manager Public Affairs of TCN, Mrs Ndidi Mbah said this in a statement in Abuja on Monday. Mbah said, “the grid experienced a collapse today. Presently...

12/12/2023

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has signed into law the Greater Aba Development Authority and Other Related Matters bill....

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has signed into law the Greater Aba Development Authority and Other Related Matters bill. Speaking at the signing ceremony on Monday in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, Otti described the new law as being in tandem with the rebuilding agenda of his administratio...

12/12/2023

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as “Wizkid”, on Monday gave out cash gifts to children in the suburb of Makoko and Surulere in Lagos....

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as “Wizkid”, on Monday gave out cash gifts to children in the suburb of Makoko and Surulere in Lagos. The multi-award-winning star was seen in Surulere and Makoko, accompanied by security personnel, distributing money to children a...

12/12/2023

The Coordinating Ministry of Health and Social Development, Prof. Ali Pate, has assured that a decisive action will be taken to combat criminal activities in health practices....

The Coordinating Ministry of Health and Social Development, Prof. Ali Pate, has assured that a decisive action will be taken to combat criminal activities in health practices. Responding to a newspaper investigation, titled: “Inside Abuja’s Kidney ‘Market’,” Pate on his X page condemned th...

24/11/2023

Some financial experts have urged the Federal Government to adopt stable policies that will incentivise domestic production and address the foreign exchange demand responsible for the soaring inflation....

Some financial experts have urged the Federal Government to adopt stable policies that will incentivise domestic production and address the foreign exchange demand responsible for the soaring inflation. They said this in separate interviews with our reporter on Friday in Lagos. A lecturer of Economi...

24/11/2023

The Comptroller, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command, Mr Tony Akuneme, has reiterated commitment of the service towards staff welfare....

The Comptroller, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command, Mr Tony Akuneme, has reiterated commitment of the service towards staff welfare. Akuneme said this on Thursday in Abuja when he visited personnel involved in a fatal road crash along the Kano-Zaria expresswa...