The Senator representing Kogi-West, Sen. Karimi Sunday has said that the Senate Whip, Senator Ali Ndume spoke for himself and not the Red Chamber when he condemned the proposed relocation of some departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from Abuja, back to Lagos. Sunday in a statement issued Wednesday maintained that Ndume’s position was personal and did not in any way represent a position taken by the Senate. It would be recalled that Ndume in a Channels Television interview on Tuesday warned President Bola Tinubu that there would be political…
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The federal government, Tuesday said it was seeking to expand over $11.8 billion bilateral trading partnership with the Republic of India in a bid to boost growth in key sectors of the Nigerian economy. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Anite made the disclosure at the Nigeria-India Business Council (NIBC) in Abuja. She said: “India is among Nigeria’s top 10 trading partners, and Nigeria is India’s largest trading partner in Africa.” “The total bilateral trade between India and Nigeria as of 2022 stood at $14.95 billion, as against $8.81 billion during the year 2020 – 2021; this,…
The federal government on Tuesday appealed to all relevant agencies within the Transport sector to cooperate with Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT) by regularly supplying necessary data for storage, processing and dissemination so as to make Smart National Transport Databank project successful. The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali hinted that since assumption of office, he made the project a top priority, saying it was his desire to give maximum support to its success. Alkali gave the disclosed this at the One-day stakeholders’ engagement forum on Smart National Transport Databank, organised by the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT)…
Nigerian Super Eagles will square up with the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the round of 16 at the ongoing 34th Africa Cup of Nations. Cameroon, a five-time champion, edged The Gambia 3-2 in a see-saw group C finale in Bouake on Tuesday. Between them, continental giants Nigeria and Cameroon have eight Africa Cup of Nations titles between them, with the Eagles champions of Africa in 1980, 1994 and 2013, while the Lions triumphed in 1984, 1988, 2000, 2002 and 2017. Incidentally, Nigeria was the fall-guy for Cameroon’s first three wins, with the first of those coming right inside the…
Contrary to reports that Al-Kadriyar sisters were rescued by police anti kidnapping squad and troops of the Nigerian Army, TheHintsNews can reliably report that the sum of N100 million was paid to bandits for their release. Also, the sum of N60 million was paid for the release of the wife and children of Mr. Ariyo who were kidnapped at Sagwari layout in Dutse, Abuja. TheHintsNews reports that Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police anti-kidnapping squad in a joint operation with the Nigerian Army, had informed the public that they successfully rescued five out of the six Al-Kadriyar sisters abducted from the…
President Bola Tinubu has assured traditional rulers in the South-South geopolitical zone that his administration was committed to addressing their concerns over development and environmental degradation. The President Ia statement issued Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said the President gave the assurance during a meeting with the South-South Monarchs Forum, led by His Royal Majesty, Maj-Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (rtd), who doubles as the Chairman of Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, and Vice-Chairman of the South-South Monarchs Forum. The President told the monarchs that his administration was diligently working, both domestically and internationally, to…
Troops of 8 Division, Nigerian Army, in conjunction with operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and local vigilantes have successfully raided a terrorists’ camp, where they rescued 4 abducted persons and recovered arms and ammunition. Acting Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 1 Brigade, Gusau, Capt. Yahaya Ibrahim, in a statement issued Tuesday said the raid operation was conducted in the identified terrorists’ hideout at Sabon Gari Village in Shanga LGA of Kebbi state in the early hours of 23 January 2024. He said: “During the operation, the troops neutralised one of the terrorists and extricated four kidnap…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) to pay attention to the potentials for disruptive behaviour by some candidates and their supporters ahead of the forthcoming by-elections scheduled to hold on February 3, 2024. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at a meeting of ICCES, where he also expressed concern about prevailing insecurity in some states on the conduct of the elections. He said from experience, the conduct of isolated elections such as by-elections and re-run elections could be very challenging. The chairman added that…
The Chairman of Omoluabi Golfers’ Forum, Dr. Bola Afolabi, has said that the association was formed by golfers of like minds with the purpose promoting national unity. Afolabi stated this at the Annual General Meeting and of the association, where the leadership rendered its stewardship in the past one year to members. In the past one year, he said the association visited a number of homes to support their activities, including Tosy Eye Foundation. Afolabi noted: “They carry out a periodic review for people who have challenges with their sight and they render a lot of these services free of…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Monday said road crashes, claimed the lives of 335 people between December 15, 2023 to January 15, 2024. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja to mark the end of Operation Zero Tolerance Exercise, the Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu , noted that the casualties represented four per cent reduction. Biu hinted that between 15 of December, 2023 and 15 January, 2024, which marked the period of the special patrol operations, a total of 634 road traffic crashes took place nationwide, as against 535 in the same period in 2022 representing 19 per cent increase.…