By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Bauchi State Government would spend N100 million for the engagement of youth in computer programming and Artificial Intelligence. This is as earmarked in the 2024 budget of the state. This was disclosed by Governor Bala Mohammed, in his speech while inaugurating a...
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By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – A 67-year old man has been arrested by the Police in Bauchi for allegedly raping two girls after he lured them with N500. The suspect, Bala Mohammed, reportedly lured the girls into his room and allegedly had carnal knowledge of them without their...
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has dismissed a suit filed by a non-governmental organization (NGO) over alleged claims of human rights violations against Nigeria, for want of evidence. The NGO, the Registered Trustees of Human and Environmental Development Agenda Resource Centre (HEDA), had prayed the court to sanction...
By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo – Infrastructure upgrade is a strong condition for the alleviation of rural and urban poverty, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has declared. He made the declaration today at Asaba, the Delta state capital, affirming that provision of hard Infrastructure facilitates economic growth, ease business...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Minister of State for Education, Dr, Yusuf Tanko Sununu has flagged-off the construction of Seven State Offices for the smooth operation of the activities of the National Examinations Council (NECO). The ground breaking- ceremony for the construction of NECO permanent state office...
The Labour Party, headed by Keir Starmer, has won an outright majority in the lower house of the British parliament, according to a tally of seats by broadcaster Sky News. Sky News on Friday said that with 467 of the parliament’s 650 seats declared, Labour party won 326...
The House of Representatives has launched a probe into the N1.5billion meant for the payment of contractors, but allegedly diverted by principal officers of ministry of women affairs. The House Committee on Women Affairs commenced the probe in Abuja against the backdrop of petitions by contractors over non-payment...
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, fixed Sept. 18 for judgment in a suit seeking the removal of Dr Abdullahi Ganduje as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date after counsel to the plaintiff, Benjamin Davou; and lawyers to...
President Bola Tinubu on Friday congratulated Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, on the victory of his party in the United Kingdom general election. Starmer, emerged winner of the UK general election and is set to become the next prime minister of the country. Rishi...
Six Nigerian youths on Thursday participated in preparing Tteokbokki and Japchae’ Korean dishes in the cooking event organised by the Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria (KCCN) in Abuja. The cooking which is targeted at 16 Nigerian youths, is aimed at preparing the skillful Nigerian youths for the upcoming...
Opposition Lawmakers in the House of Representatives under the aegis of the ” G60” have urged sacked Rivers lawmakers not to put undue pressure on the judiciary. The spokesperson for the group, Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP-Imo), made the call while addressing newsmen in Abuja. He reacted to the...
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has denied writing any letter to the Senate, accusing the Federal Government of laying siege on Kano State over the Emirate leadership tussle. This is contained in a statement by the NNPP National Chairman, Dr Agbo Major on Friday in Lagos. The...
Lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has urged the federal government to prioritise financial and technical expertise in the construction of the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project. Speaking on a motion sponsored by Senator Manu Ibrahim (Taraba Central), Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan emphasised the need for a thorough investigation into...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken decisive action against 10 private jet operators, suspending their operations due to non-compliance with the recertification process. This move is in accordance with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 Part 18.3.4, which prohibits the use of...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – Lagos State Police Command has rescued a 19-year old lady who was on the verge of committing suicide in the Ikorodu area of the state. Police spokeman in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known in a post he shared on his X...
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC), mandating it to strengthen the economy. He also inaugurated the Economic Stabilisation Programme aimed ensuring food security, improved power supply, enhanced social welfare and healthcare, increased energy production, and overall economic transformation. Speaking during the...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – A year into the second term of Governor Abdullahi Alhaji Sule, of Nasarawa State, those eyeing the coveted seat have started making consultations, while some are working under ground to accomplish their desires. They are also busy mapping out strategies, holding late night...
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has commissioned three newly- acquired 80 tonnes bollard-pull tugboats to enhance the berthing of vessels at the Dangote Refinery and Lekki Deep Seaport. Oyetola said during the inauguration in Lekki on Thursday that the three tugboats were christened MT...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has commissioned 12 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations across Abuja and Lagos State to provide cheaper and cleaner fuel to Nigerians. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Ekperikpe...