Новости за 30.05.2023

The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, announced Tuesday morning the appointment of the former Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Dr Baffa Bichi, as the new Secretary to the State Government. In a press statement, signed by the governor’s spokesman, Sanusi Bature Dawakin, confirming the appointment, he added that the staunch Kwankwasiyya

A group, the Foundation for Consumer Freedom Advancement, has called on the Federal Government and other stakeholders to adopt Sweden’s model for tackling tobacco smoking and its harmful effects. The group, which a network comprising activists, researchers, journalists and consumers, made the call in a statement by its spokesman, Abisoye Micheal, to mark World Vape

Youths under the aegis of the All Progressives Congress youth wing in the United Kingdom on Tuesday congratulated the newly sworn-in president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu. In a letter signed by their leader, Olumide Awoyemi, the forum urged Tinubu to focus and implement youths-oriented policies. The PUNCH reports that Tinubu, alongside

A group, South-West Professional Youths Network, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to retain some “outstanding” appointees in the immediate past regime of Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). The group made this known in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, hours after the inauguration of Tinubu at Eagle Square Abuja.

Less than 24 hours after mounting the saddle of leadership, Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, in the early hours of Tuesday, sacked the Executive Secretary of the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Muhammad Abba Danbatta. The governor’s spokesman, Sanusi Bature, who made the confirmation Tuesday morning via a press statement, also disclosed that Governor

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has appointed Professor Chidiebere Onyia as the new Secretary to the State Government. The appointment was announced in a statement personally signed by the governor on Monday night and released to the press by his media office. Until his appointment, according to the statement, Prof. Onyia was the Managing

OctaFX and Chess in Slums Africa (CISA) have partnered to create an empowering Children’s Day celebration, marking the second edition of this event. In 2022, Chess in Slums Africa (CISA), in collaboration with OctaFX, organised a Children’s Day celebration that left an indelible mark on the lives of 100 children. This year, we are thrilled

Jabi Lake Mall recently concluded a highly successful Health Week event, in partnership with Simple Fitness and Simple Eats, aimed at promoting health and wellness. Mr. Steve Idornigie, General Manager of Jabi Lake Mall, said, “Our goal was to create a platform where individuals who care about their health could come together and find inspiration,

On behalf of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) Supporters Group in Australia, we extend our hearty congratulations to President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his inauguration as the 16th President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Nigerian people have unequivocally spoken and confirmed their endorsement of the Renewed

No fewer than 28 governors across Nigeria took the oaths of office on Monday. Apart from the governors, President Bola Tinubu, in Abuja, took the oaths of office and allegiance as the 16th President of Nigeria. Tinubu in his inaugural address at Eagle Square also unveiled a series of steps he would take to position

The new Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, on Monday, lamented the state of affairs under his predecessor, Simon Lalong, noting that he inherited a debt burden of N200bn. Caleb, in his inaugural speech shortly after being sworn as the new governor  at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium in Jos, however, said he was ready

Media tycoon and founding Chairman, Daar Communications Limited, Raymond Dokpesi, is dead. His death was confirmed in a statement on Monday by his son and Chairman of Daar Communications, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr. Here are 10 things to know about late Dokpesi 1. He was Born on October 25, 1951. 2. The media tycoon had his

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, in Abuja, took the oaths of office and allegiance as the 16th President of Nigeria. Tinubu in his inaugural address at Eagle Square also unveiled a series of steps he would take to position the country on the path of economic development, stability and prosperity. The PUNCH reports that shortly

The Labour Party has said with the inauguration of Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima as President and Vice President, the country was returning to 2015 era. The party said with Tinubu’s inaugural speech, it was obvious that the ruling party was bent on dragging Nigeria back to the route of underdevelopment. LP National Publicity Secretary,

King Charles III has expressed his willingness to work with newly inaugurated administration in Nigeria, saying he was committed strengthening the ties between the United Kingdom and Africa’s most populous country. While congratulating President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on their inauguration, the monarch wished the duo well as they assume their new

The Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation to track down the suspects behind the burning of the Oregun Police Post in the Ikeja area of the state. PUNCH Metro gathered that angry youths in the early hours of Monday invaded the police post located on Olayiwola Close, set it ablaze and injured a

The Ondo State Governor,  Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has called on the new President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to tread the path of honour and birth a new constitutional order that will make Nigeria a true federalism. In a statement on Monday, Akeredolu added that Tinubu must immediately settle down to work and not allow himself to

The new Governor of Kano State,  Abba Yusuf, was sworn in Monday, expressing dismay at what he described as a huge debt profile left behind by his predecessor, Abdullahi Ganduje. Yusuf, in his inaugural speech, vowed to probe the circumstances that led to the huge debt liability, as soon as he settles down for business.

•President says Nigeria will continue to exist, promises not to be a dictator •IPMAN opposes fuel subsidy removal, queues resurface in Abuja, Lagos, others •Biden writes President Tinubu, says Nigeria’s success is world’s success President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, in Abuja, took the oaths of office and allegiance as the 16th President of Nigeria with

Roma manager Jose Mourinho has never lost a European final while Sevilla are six from six in Europa League finals. Something has to give in Budapest on Wednesday. Portugal’s Mourinho has five major continental titles to his name — two Champions League wins, two Europa League trophies and last year’s triumph in the inaugural Europa

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has welcomed the pronouncement of President Bola Tinubu on the removal of fuel subsidy. NNPC has urged Nigerians to stay calm and not to panic buy fuel. They assert that the removal of fuel subsidy is in the best interest of the country and that it will help to

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has announced that his administration intends to employ a minimum of 5,000 teachers to address the shortage in primary and secondary schools. In his inaugural speech at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Monday, Otti disclosed his administration’s plan to employ at least 5,000 teachers to address the shortage in primary

Media tycoon and founding Chairman, Daar Communications Limited, Raymond Dokpesi, is dead. His death was confirmed in a statement on Monday by his son and Chairman of Daar Communications, Raymond Dokpesi Jnr. “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, Ezomo of Weppa-Wanno Kingdom, who

The speech delivered by the President, Bola Tinubu, shortly after his inauguration on Monday The Nigerian idea My fellow citizens, I stand before you honoured to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for this nation is abiding. My confidence in its people, unwavering. And my faith in God Almighty, absolute. I

The new Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Dare, on Monday, cried out, saying that he met an empty treasury. Dare, who spoke immediately after his swearing-in at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau, stressed that he did not meet anything in the treasury when he took over the affairs of the state from his predecessor,