Author: NewsQuest
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Thursday opened talks with the Israeli government for a partnership of innovative solutions that would foster economic growth and enhance the well-being of his people. Israel is renowned for its thriving tech sector, including software, biotechnology, manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism, areas, in which the Benue State government seeks to take advantage. “Today, I had the honour of welcoming the Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria, His Excellency Michael Freeman, and his team to our beloved state; the Food Basket of the Nation,” Governor Alia said on his Facebook page. Governor Alia explained that the…
The North Central Development Commission (NCDC), is one of the new regional bodies established by the Federal Government to address developmental challenges around the country. NCDC’s anticipated interventionist responsibilities cut across the states of Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, and the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Abuja. In July 2024, the National Assembly passed a bill for the establishment of the NCDC with expectations that the commission would help to strengthen the economy and infrastructural development of the North-Central geopolitical zone. President Bola Tinubu did not delay in signing the bill into law in February 2025, giving it the legal…
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi, on Wednesday accused the suspended Governor of Rivers State of tele-guiding militants in the Niger Delta to blow up crude oil pipelines. AGF Fagbemi who briefed State House Correspondents on President Bola Tinubu’s recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, said no responsible government would sit back and watch the ugly situation in the state get out of hand without taking steps to salvage the protracted political crisis. “We are in a democracy. So, know them. There was what I will call telegraphing of…
In the eyes and belief nerves of the people of the Kalabari kingdom also referred to as the Elem Kalabari, a sub-group of the Ijaw tribe in Rivers state, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike undoubtedly remains a man who does good things. For investing over ₦40 billion in development projects across Kalabari communities, Minister Wike was first honored and recognized by this traditional community with the title of Se-Ibi-Dokubo Kalabari, literally translated to mean, (He who does good things for Kalabari People). But the Kalabari title of recognition is just one of those numerous awards…
Members of the State House Press Corps (SHPC), journalists accredited to cover Nigeria’s seat of power, Aso Rock on Thursday re-elected Dr. Anule Emmanuel as chairman to lead the elite media group for another term of two years. Dr. Anule, a correspondent with Agence France Presse (AFP) world news agency was returned alongside six other executive members including, Alhaji Hassan Umar Farouk of Liberty Radio/Television as Vice-chairman, Mr. Sunday Ode of the People’s Daily as Secretary, Hajiya Raliat Adenekan of Beat/Classic FM as Assistant Secretary. Others are Mr. Callistus Ikwunze Ewelike of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as Financial…
The Federal Government on Tuesday said that it has not suspended the naira-for-crude oil swap deal with domestic refiners, including Dangote Refinery and other private operators, insisting that the policy remains in place. Chairman of the Technical Sub-Committee on domestic sale of crude oil and refined products in naira, Dr. Zacch Adedeji stated this in an electronically signed statement while reacting to reports in some sections of the media that the policy may have been jettisoned by the government. NewsQuest obtained the statement on the Facebook page of the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga,…
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has expressed deep concerns over incessant killing of innocent persons by armed herders in parts of Kwande and Ukum local government areas of the state, assuring that his government will swiftly intervene to arrest the sad situation. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula in a statement said Alia has appealed to persons in the affected communities to remain calm as the government takes immediate steps to restore total peace. The Turan Development Association (TUDA) had recently raised an alarm of worsening insecurity fueled by the activities of armed herdsmen and urged Governor Alia…
The Ministry of Women Affairs on Friday said that it has begun discussions with the leadership of the Senate to reconsider its stands on the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan who recently raised allegations of sexual harassment against the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, aside from being accused of violating the rules of the parliament. Minister of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Hajia Imaan Suleiman while briefing State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, pleaded with the Senate to soften its decision of the suspension. “It’s an unfortunate incident that should not happen. In the last Assembly, we…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Thursday said that is has achieved 69 percent work on its World Bank Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system project, designed for real time monitoring and control of the nation’s national grid. Managing Director of TCN, Engineer Sule Abdulaziz stated this while briefing State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. “From our work program, in six months’ times, we are going to finish SCADA. I mentioned that it is 69 per cent completed, and this project is funded by the World Bank. The World Bank was funding NETAP. In that NETAP,…
The recent decision by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), to provide broad insurance cover for all assets in Federal Airports across the country comes in response to deep concerns from industry experts that safety, reliability, and quality must always remain a top priority of government for Nigeria’s aerospace. Globally, the crucial essence of insurance for the aviation sector targets to achieve financial protection – helping to mitigate losses from incidents of accidents, damage, or liability claims, and ensuring business continuity, and stability. Other essentials of insurance for the aviation sector, include compliance with legal requirements, which many aviation authorities mandatorily…