By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has said that his preoccupation is to serve the people of Kaduna State, who elected him and not to engage in baseless and idle talks which will add no value to governance. The governor said that in the last...
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By JOHN ONAH, Abuja– The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has said plans are underway to introduce specialized software aimed at ensuring that students with disabilities in higher institutions can fully take advantage of its loan scheme. Managing Director/Chief Executive of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, disclosed this during a stakeholders’...
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, on Saturday clarified that he never said former President Olusegun Obasanjo should not use the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway when completed. Umahi made the clarification during an inspection tour of the highway project in Lagos. He reacted to some comments to the effect...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has again thrown his weight behind the Rivers Assembly in its tussle with Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Fubara and the House led by Martin-Amaewhule have made claims and counter-claims over the presentation of the state’s 2025 budget. Their impasse followed...
Federal Government on Saturday explained why it awarded the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project to Hitech Construction Company Ltd. The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, made the explanation during an inspection tour of the highway project in Lagos. “Some people say that it didn’t go through a competitive bidding....
Manchester City failed to ease fears of missing out on the Champions League next season after twice blowing the lead to draw 2-2 against Brighton, while third-placed Nottingham Forest thrashed Ipswich 4-2 on Saturday. Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush put City in front, but high-flying Brighton extended their unbeaten...
Kylian Mbappe’s brace helped Real Madrid climb top of La Liga with a 2-1 win at Villarreal on Saturday despite coach Carlo Ancelotti’s complaints that his team was “exhausted”. Los Blancos moved three points clear of rivals Barcelona, having played two extra games, with the Catalans visiting third place...
) The ljumu and Kabba-Bunu Local Government Councils have announced the closure of two Zango Cattle Markets in their respective areas, following incessant security threats. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the markets are situated at Iyara in Ijumu and Odolu in Kabba. It was learnt that...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan – Oyo State Government has commenced the payment of bursary awards to indigene students of the state studying Law, Medicine, and Aviation. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Ibadan Olanrewaju said the bursary...
The police command in Lagos State has detained two suspects ages 27 and 32 for alleged armed robbery. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to newsmen in Lagos on Saturday. He said that the suspects were apprehended on Friday at 4:00 a.m. at Sangotedo, Lekki-Epe Expressway....
Police command in Lagos has detained a 25-year-old woman for allegedly conspiring with her brother and another accomplice to rob her boyfriend of three iPhones and bitcoins worth about N15 million. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to journalists in Lagos on Saturday. He stated that...
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed the idea of a possible future merger, and has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and others to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). This was following his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC)...
Aminu Danagundi, a key figure in the ongoing Kano emirate dispute, has called for strict adherence to Friday’s Court of Appeal ruling. The court had ordered the maintenance of the status quo pending the decision of Supreme Court on the matter. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has expressed shock and disappointment over the disparaging comments made by the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, against the organization and its leadership. Addressing a press conference on Friday, PANDEF’s National Chairman, Godknows Igali,...
First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said the Nation has a space for women in all spheres and they can occupy that space with their continued hard work and dedication. She was speaking during the visit by the management team of the Nigeria...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Nasarawa State Police Command has eliminated a notorious kidnapper in Akwanga Local Government Area of the state The command’s spokesman, SP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a statement to journalists on Saturday in Lafia. He said the feat was achieved through a joint patrol...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Adamawa has introduced a renewed drivers’ package to promote safety and professionalism on highways. FRSC sector commander, Mr Yahaya Adikwu, revealed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola on Saturday. He stated that the initiative aims to enhance the...
Some telecoms subscribers in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe on Saturday explained how the new mobile data and call prices compelled them to reduce subscription. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Nigeria’s telecoms service providers have increased their data and call tariffs after it had been approved...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Japanese fibre giant, Kanekalon collaboration workshop with the Nigeria Association Of Hairdressers Cosmetics And Barbers -NASHCOB- Ekiti state Chapter has concluded the first phase of partnership series with X – Pression on March 14, 2025 in Shalom hall secretariat road, Ado Ekiti by...