Author: Emmanuel Olabiwonninu
ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has urged President Bola Tinubu not to renew the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to ex-militant leader, Chief Ekpemupolo Government, popularly known as Tompolo. The group gave the advice in Kaduna in a statement signed by its Secretary General, Mustapha Hassan on Sunday. In the words of Hassan, Nigeria is on the edge and everything that needs to be done to avert increased tension in the land should be done. He added that the multi-billion naira contract awarded to Tompolo by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has been…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – In an action-packed match, Fulham and Arsenal settled for a hard-fought draw in their Premier League clash. Joao Palhinha emerged as the hero for Fulham, as his clinical finish from a corner secured a crucial point for the 10-man team. The game kicked off with a bang as Andreas Pereira of Fulham found the back of the net in a lightning-fast 57 seconds. The early goal set the tone for an exciting encounter between the two sides. However, Arsenal quickly responded with Bukayo Saka converting a penalty after Fabio Vieira was brought down by…
LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – Following the threat of the West African leaders to launch a military invasion of the Sahel nation if the Niger coup leaders failed to reestablish democracy and the ousted leader to his position.The National Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, the Christian Association of Nigeria, the Arewa Consultative Forum, the Northern Elders Forum, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, and others have all argued that any military action in Niger could have consequences for Nigeria because it is the country’s closest neighbour while also supporting diplomacy as a means of resolving the conflict there. Algeria’s…
RICHMOND, Texas. (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The Nigerian naira has witnessed a further decline against the United States dollar, plummeting from 900 to 920 at the black market in a span of just one day. This fall has ignited concerns among oil marketers, who are now hinting at a possible increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol.The ongoing depreciation of the naira against the dollar has stirred discussions within economic circles, with the oil and gas sector particularly affected. Notably, this week’s downward trajectory in the naira’s value has unsettled key economic…
The Lawsuits filed against the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Attorney General off the Federation (AGF) by Emefiele’s siblings-George and Okanta has been dismissed by Justice E. Okpe of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court , Abuja. This came after the case was withdrawn by two parties following the filing of a notice of discountenance of the matter. READ ALSO : SSS Detains NIRSAL Boss Masanawa For Alleged Involvement In Corruption With Emefiele The Emefiele siblings sued the AGF and the DSS for violating their basic human rights as a result of the controversy surrounding the suspended…
LAGSO, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Aliyu Abubakar Aziz, the director-general and chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), to commence a 90-day pre-retirement leave. According to a statement released on Tuesday, the leave, which begins on August 24, 2023, would result in his retirement from the company on November 24, 2023. Ex-President Mohammadu Buhari gave his approval for the appointment of Aziz as the commission’s CEO in November 2015. After his term ended in 2019, Buhari approved a renewal, allowing Aziz…
Our Reporter Some families can’t cut ties with acting as a profession. Their offspring may not want to partake in the business but end up becoming high demand in the job. We have highlights seven popular families taking acting as business in Nollywood Veteran actor Pete Edochie is one of the most experienced and skilled show man in the Nigeria film industry. He has featured in many movies and has handed his reigns of his lagacy of about three decades to his two sons Linc and Yul Edochie. chief Adebayo Salami popularly known as Oga Bello is undoubtedly one of…