November 2, 2021

The Federal Government of Nigeria is vigorously committed to implementing a comprehensive nationwide transition from analogue to digital broadcasting, Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed has stressed.

The Minister, while speaking, Tuesday at the launch of the Digital Switch Over in Kano, explained that the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting became has become very necessary following a treaty signed at a regional radiocommunications workshop at Geneva in 2016.

He explained that the transition over was aimed at ensuring a just, equitable and people oriented information society which would connect undeserved population and remote communities, thereby bridging the digital divide.…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the indefinite suspension of the General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency, Mr. Gbolahan Oki.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that his suspension is coming barely 24 hours after a high-rise building collapsed in the Ikoyi area of the state.

The Governor, in a statement signed by Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, described the suspension as a ‘first step’ towards finding out ‘what went wrong’ to cause the building collapse.

The State Government is also setting up an independent panel to probe the collapse.

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has allayed fears of any hitch in the supply of petroleum products following reports of queues at petrol stations in some parts of the country.

Malam Mele Kyari, Group Managing Director, NNPC, gave the assurance while speaking at the Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria (NAEC) 2021 Strategic International Conference on Tuesday in Lagos.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the conference had as its theme: ‘Petroleum Industry Act: Energy Transition and the Future of Nigeria’s Oil and Gas.’

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The Supreme Court of Nigeria has finally reacted to the invasion of the home of Justice Mary Odili of the court by unknown security operatives describing it as an impunity taking too far.

The apex court warned that judiciary should not be misconstrued by any individual or institution of government as the weeping child among the three arms of government.

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In its first reaction to the ugly situation, the Supreme Court in a statement by its Director of Press and Information, Akande Festus said that the attack was uncivilized and …

The Christian Elders Forum of Northern States (NOSCEF) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to match his words with actions to do away with the nepotistic tendencies in his government in order to build a united Nigeria.

NOSCEF, in a statement after its meeting in Kaduna issued by its Chairman, Engineer Ejoga Oyinehi Inalegwu, noted that President Buhari’s efforts to unite the country would be mere rhetoric if he fails to practice what he preaches to Nigerians.

The meeting emphasized, ‘We join the President in appealing for a united, equitable, Nigeria that is fair and just to all, irrespective of

The University of Abuja chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has confirmed the abduction of two professors from the staff quarters of the institution.

Africa Daily News, New York had reported that armed men suspected to be kidnappers invaded the school premises on Tuesday morning shooting sporadically and later whisked about six persons away.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command had confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its spokesperson, DSP Josephine Adeh.

She stated that the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Babaji Sunday, had dispatched additional tactical and conventional policing resources to the university’s …

The South East Revival Group (SERG) on Tuesday demanded the immediate release of Anambra State-born philanthropist, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, saying he is being targeted because of the November 6 Anambra governorship election.

Obi Cubana was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday over allegations bordering on alleged tax evasion and money laundering.

However, in a statement signed by SERG’s President and National Coordinator, Chief Willy Ezugwu, the group queried the rationale behind Obi Cubana’s, insisting that sons and daughters of the Southeast have been targeted by President Muhammadu Buhari’s government.

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