Auwal Abdul-Jabbar

Auwal Abdul-Jabbar

NNPC discovers oil in Nasarawa

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has announced the discovery of oil in Nasarawa State, saying it will spud the first oil well in March, 2023.It said the discovery was in continuation of its oil exploration activities in...

FG secures 3000 conviction cases, others

The Federal Government has secured a total of 3,000 convictions on terrorism and corruption cases.The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, stated this at the 18th edition of the PMB Administration Scorecard series 2015-2023.The...

ADEBOWALE YEMI AND HIS HATCHET MAN’S JOB ON BICHI

By Lateef Olaleye The piece, The Obsessive Security Chap Called Yusuf Bichi, by Adebowale Yemi, which appeared in Thisday Newspaper edition of Saturday, 7th January, 2023 is by all indication a hatchet man’s job. This is more so...

FG commences payment of security debarment allowance

The Federal Government has commenced the payment of Security Debarment Allowance (SDA) to Nigerian  Armed Forces veterans.The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana stated this at a meeting with the veterans at the Ship House,...

Nigeria Promises More Support For Burundi

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria will support Burundi in as many ways as possible in the spirit of African solidarity and brotherliness.The President made the pledge on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving the Special Envoy...

Niger State Governor Warns Against Campaign Of Calumny

The Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello has warned against campaigns of calumny and thuggery ahead of the 2023 General elections in the country.The Governor who stated this in a New Year message emphasised the need for...

Senate passes N21.8 trn 2023 budget

The Senate has passed the N21.8 trillion 2023 budget. This followed Wednesday’s adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Appropriation at plenary. Presenting the report, the Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Jibrin Barau said that the committee...

Kukah hails Buhari’s infrastructure development

Bishop Matthew Kukah of Sokoto Catholic Diocese has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration on infrastructure development.Kukah made the commendation in his Christmas message delivered at St. Mary Catholic Church titled: “Let us turn a new leaf”, on Sunday...

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