The Plateau University, Bokkos, has confirmed that it receives N1.2 billion intervention from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). Prof. Benard Matur, the Vice- Chancellor of the University, announced this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Bokkos. The vice-chancellor said “the grant...
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Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has pledged his administration’s commitment to sustain World Bank/Federal Government Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihoods Improvement Support (APPEALS), Project in the state. Mbah made the pledge when the World Bank, FG, and APPEALS teams paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Enugu...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – A Non Governmental Organization (NGO), known as Chuga and Friends Foundation (CFF), based in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, says it has spent N90 million to sink 46 motorised boreholes across communities from 2017 to date in the state. Similarly, the NGO disclosed that it has...
Police operatives from the Gender Section of the Lagos State Command have arrested four 17-year old boys, who allegedly conspired and gang raped a 16-year old girl, recorded their various sex actions and uploaded same on the social media. The boys, Taofik Jimoh, Oduyebo Samson, Adegoke Oluwatimileh and Adesanya...
The Secretary of Provincial Secretariat of Church and Society Kaduna, Fr Onuh Ladi, has urged Nigerians not to surrender religion to politicians. Ladi made the call on Friday at a roundtable on Religion and Politics in Kaduna State. The roundtable was organised by the Provincial Secretariat in partnership with Global...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday in Abuja raided hawkers of unwholesome drugs at the Nyanya/Mararaba axis of Abuja. Addressing newsmen after the exercise, the team leader of the operation, Mr Umar Suleiman, said the operation followed an earlier surveillance carried out...
In Nigeria, several dental clinics stand out for their excellence in providing quality dental care. These clinics have earned a reputation for their skilled professionals, modern facilities, and patient-centered approach. These are the list some well-known dental clinics in Nigeria based on their reputation and customer reviews: Luxe Dental...
By AISHA NANA, Bauchi – A 21-years old housewife, Maimunatu Sulaiman has been arrested for arrested by the police for allegedly stabbing her husband to death at Kofar Dumi, a suburb of Bauchi metropolis. The Police Public Relations Office in the state, ASP Aminu Ahmed, confirmed the...
The Borno Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 27 suspects, including six vandals of telecommunication mast. Addressing newsmen in Maiduguri on Friday, the state Commandant, Mr Musa Farouk, said the six vandals were arrested at Shiki village of Chibok Local Government Area where...
Dr Sam Ogbuku, Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission, and Mrs Alanyingi Sylva, Wife of a former Governor of Bayelsa, are among the recipients of the 2023 Sylva Entertainment Award. Also honoured include Sen. Biobarakumo Degi, who represented Bayelsa East at the Senate in the past, a former Member of...
Heartland Football Club of Owerri on Friday in Asaba, defeated Kano Pillars FC 2-0 in the final of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 championship to lift the trophy. The News Agency of Nigeria( NAN) reports that the match was played at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. Pillars...
One of the subjects of the Awaiting Trial documentary, Obiajunu Iloanya has begun a one-woman protest for her missing brother, Chijioke Iloanya who went missing after being detained by Awkuzu SARS. “I don’t have any options, except to keep on fighting for justice. First, for my brother and my...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja for Guinea-Bissau on Saturday, July 8, to attend the 63rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in Bissau, capital of the Republic of...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu Friday in Abuja assured the manufacturing and service sectors that more reforms will be unfolded to enable efficiency and attract investments, saying the ongoing economic ‘‘revolution’’ will be deliberately steered to capture and favour teeming youths in the country. “We have...
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated its commitment to encourage youth entrepreneurs to learn new skills and create micro enterprises that would boost the economy of the country. Dr Isa Abdulmumin, Director, Corporate Communications Department of the CBN, said this at the CBN fair on Friday in...
By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo – The Osun State Amotekun Corps, has arrested two suspects for impersonating as police and road safety officers and stealing in Ile-Ife. Brig-Gen Bashir Adewinmbi, the state Commander of Amotekun Corps, stated this in a statement issued on Friday. He...
Mr Joseph Ari, Director-General, Industrial Training Fund(ITF), says President Bola Tinubu has shown willingness to revamp the tertiary education system in Nigeria. Ari said the signing into law of the Access to Higher Education Act, 2023, known as the Student Loan Act by the president was a clear indication...
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, says the claim by Prof. Wole Soyinka on disallowing traditional festival is not only nauseating but also uncharitable to the people of Ilorin emirate. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, had earlier written...
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has directed security agencies in the state to fish out perpetrators of attacks on some communities in Mangu Local government. The governor’s directive is contained in a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Mr Gyang Bere, on Friday in Jos....