The Athens archaeological site which attracts visitors from around the world, keen to marvel at the ancient cultural spot, going forward, will take 20,000 only a day, to keep track of footfall and enforcing an hourly slot system. CNN reported that Greek culture minister Lina Mendoni said that the Acropolis currently has up to 23,000 daily visitors, calling this a “huge number. Mendoni said while the site is opened until […]
The Chairman, National Rescue Movement, NRM, Ambassador Isaac Udeh has attributed rancour in political parties to selfishness among members instead of promotion of tge party's ideology. Ambassador Udeh stated this today while Featuring on "Politics Today" a Kapital FM current Affairs programme in Abuja. He explained that political parties are meant to be a gathering of conscientious citizens, some of who have the intention of contesting and winning elections. Speaking […]
The senator representing Benue South and Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro has called for immediate end to the continued killings in parts of the senatorial district by suspected herdsmen. Senator Moro in a statement by his Media Adviser says Apa, Agatu and Otukpo LGAs have been under bloody attacks by marauding herders leading to wanton destruction of lives and property. The lawmaker frowns at the development and calls on both […]
As part of measures to further empower, create wealth and reduce poverty among Nigerian youths, the SMEDAN Idea Film Academy has trained over two hundred of them since 2022. The Founder of the Academy, Mr Adeolu Adeyemo made this known during a news conference in Abuja. The news conference is also to premiere the movie "Fitila" during the first ever creative SME Exhibition and Film Festival tagged "C-SMEFF" Mr Adeyemo […]
The 36 State governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, have said that they are reviewing their individual fiscal space as state governments and the consequential impact of various recommendations, geared towards arriving at what they described as an improved Minimum wage This came as the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, gave reasons organised labour is fronting N615,000 as the new national minimum wage, saying it is being […]
Over 2 billion US dollars is required to revitalize Ajaokuta Steel Complex in Kogi State. The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shaibu Audu stated this when he appeared before the House Committee on Steel Development. He explained that the Complex if revitalized is capable of providing over five hundred thousand jobs for Nigerians. The Minister said the revitalization of the complex would include rail lines, seaport and other critical infrastructures […]
Journalists covering Solid Minerals and the Steel sectors will play prominent roles in the diversification strategy of the Tinubu led administration. Director General of the Nigeria Geological Survey Agency, NGSA, Dr. Abdulrazaq Garba stated this when Executive members of the Solid Minerals Ministry correspondents led by Mrs. Georgina Humphrey paid him a visit in Abuja. Dr Garba appreciated the services of the correspondents but insisted on the need for training […]
Gbogbodo community is about fifteen kilometers away from Abaji Area Council, while Nanda is also not less than twenty kilometers from the area council's headquarters, all in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The two communities which have been in existence for over two decades lack basic social amenities such as motorable roads, electricity, healthcare centres, and potable water, among others. But one major thing that is common among the two […]
Chairman of the Obeagu Town Union Litigation Committee of Obeagu Awkunanaw Local Government of Enugu State, Chiene Chiene, has expressed confidence that the community will get justice in the case of alleged police harassment and land grabbing in a petition presented to the House of Representatives. The community had petitioned the parliament over allegations of land grabbing and police harassment by some certain interests, which had led to the destruction […]
In a resolute crackdown on crime, the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended the masterminds behind the heinous Abuja/Kaduna train attack. According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi the arrest comes as part of a broader operation targeting violent crimes along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway and in Kaduna State. According to the statement, under the leadership of Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, the Nigeria […]
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has promised to forge national cohesion through the integration of programmes that will foster unity leveraging on the potential in sports. He made the promise in Abuja when the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh paid him a visit in Abuja. Alhaji Idris stressed that the Ministry is not only saddled with the dissemination of information but also to […]
