Wife of the former Ondo State Governor, Dr Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has called for greater female representation in Nigeria’s state and national assemblies to promote gender equality. Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the founder of the BEMORE Empowered Girls Foundation, made the call in Ibadan on Saturday during an event organised by the foundation...
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The management of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (JOSTUM), on behalf of the governing council, appreciated security agencies for the safe release of the three kidnapped students. The university gave the commendation in a statement signed by the Registrar, Dr John David, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi....
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – In celebrating the International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender equality within the Commission and bolstering women’s involvement in Nigeria’s electoral process. A statement issued by the Director of Voter Education...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A think tank on security in the Sahel region, known as the Alliance of Sahel Institute for Security Studies, along with members of the Norwegian Institute for Conflict Resolution, met with Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, to explore the innovative security strategies (Borno...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – In pursuant of excellence and quest to penetrate the nation’s market, the Japanese quality fiber manufacturer, Kanekalon the makers of X – Pression hair continued in their 2025 collaboration workshop in Lagos hosting the Lagos State Barbers Hairdressers and Cosmetologist Association, LABHCA members in...
The Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Resources Authority (NMDPRA) has issued refining licenses to three companies to build new refineries in Abia, Delta, and Edo States. The authority in a post on its official X page, said the proposed refineries that have been issued licenses are a 100,000 bpd...
The ongoing terrorism case against leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has been reassigned to another judge. The reassignment was directed by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, John Tsoho, after months of intense pressure. The special counsel to Kanu, Aloy...
Chess players and lovers have been promised thrilling moments as Nigeria hosts the Zone 4.2 West Africa Chess Championships from March 31 to April 9. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Saturday, the championships’ Media Director, Local Organising Committee (LOC), Mr Babatunde Ogunsiku, said...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has pledged to leave Kaduna State in a better condition than he met it, as his administration executes projects in key sectors like education, health, and agriculture. He made this commitment at the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction and upgrading of Zaria township roads....
A member of the House of Representatives, Mrs Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, on Saturday raised an alarm that her constituency has been invaded by armed herdsmen. Akande-Sadipe, in a statement issued by her Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr Olamilekan Olusada, said armed herders invaded Ogunmakin, Gambari Reserve and surrounding...
National Convener of Women Advocacy for Good Governance and a Cultural and Heritage Value Advocate, Hajia Nike AbdulRahman, has condemned the suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended from the Senate following her allegations of...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has acknowledged the strength, resilience, and determination demonstrated by women in the quest to change negative gender narratives and stereotypes in the society. The First Lady stated this in a message to commemorate the 2025...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja- Professor Mahmood Yakubu is a Nigerian academic and the current chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Born in 1962 in Bauchi State, Nigeria, Yakubu has had a distinguished career in academia and public service. Yakubu’s academic achievements are impressive. He graduated with a...
A group of women organisations under the auspices of Coalition of Women in Governance (CWIG) has called for the recall of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP/Kogi Central) following her suspension for six months. Dpokesperson for CWIG, Amb. Zainab Mohammed, made the call at news conference on Friday in Abuja. “Fellow...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to saving the people of the state from fire eventualities advancing their wellbeing Fubara made the remark during inauguration of the State Fire Service Sub-Station, Rumuodomaya in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state on Friday. The...
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF),has clarified that there are no shortfalls in salaries paid to federal workers in January and February. The OAGF made the clarification in a statement issued by Bawa Mokwa, the Director, Press and Public Relations on Friday in Abuja. Mokwa said...
The Nigerian stock market on Friday witnessed a downturn as performance indices declined by 0.23 per cent. Specifically, the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) market capitalisation fell by N151 billion or 0.23 per cent to N66.717 trillion from N66.868 trillion recorded on Thursday. Also, the All-Share Index dropped by 0.23...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has appointed six Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) for federal government-owned hospitals in Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafiya, Maiduguri and Kafanchan. The President’s spokesman, Mr Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Friday, said the newly appointed CMDs and their hospitals are: Prof. Olusegun...
The Benin Traditional Council has announced the suspension of 67 Enigie in Benin Kingdom, with immediate effect. Frank Irabor, the Secretary of Benin Traditional Council, made this known in a statement in Benin on Friday . Irabor said that their suspension was as a result of their anti-palace and...
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu has condemned the attack by personnel of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on the headquarters of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) on Thursday. A statement issued by Mr Bolaji Tunji, the Special Adviser, Strategic Communications to the Minister of Power in...