The Sultan of Sokoto, Dr Sa’ad Abubakar, on Saturday, urged Sokoto State to borrow a leaf from Kebbi State in view of its unique and unified mode of playing politics. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Sultan was highly elated by the presence of three former...
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An advocate for sustainability and former Director of Corporate Affairs at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Pius O. Ughakpoteni, has announced the release of his debut science fiction novel, The Energy Nexus. The highly anticipated first book in the Sustainability Lens Series will be available on Amazon starting...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has called on the management staff of the FCT College of Education, Zuba, to run an all-embracing curriculum that is rich, globally compliant and locally relevant. Mahmoud who spoke at the combined 3rd Convocation Ceremony of the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has called for a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s education system to address the disconnect between educational institutions and the needs of industries. The Governor made this statement during a courtesy visit by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja Determined to broaden its horizon and expand its global presence, the National Examinations Council (NECO) has accredited more foreign schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, NECO, Azeez Sani, said inna...
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced the tracking of more than N10 billion constituency projects executed by federal lawmakers in Osun. The head of the ICPC team, Mrs Mary Oke, disclosed this on Saturday during the tracking of federal constituency projects in Osogbo,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The English Premier League (EPL) has unveiled the official dates for the 2025/26 season. A statement issued via the EPL website, said the new campaign will kick off on Saturday, August 16, 2025, with the final match round slated for Sunday, May 24, 2026, ensuring...
Islamic morality police in the northern Nigerian city of Kano are to resume their crackdown on betting shops after a supreme court ruling on gambling. The Nigerian Supreme Court quashed a 2005 law Friday that established a national lottery commission and legalised sports betting and gambling. The court ruled...
Ace Nigerian Artist, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has set a new Spotify record for the biggest streams by any song. The superstar’s recently released album titled “Morayo” has claimed the number 1 spot on the Apple Music Nigeria Chart, with all his tracks dominating the charts to...
The Palace of Oba of Benin, has distanced itself from a planned dramatisation of the Igue Festival by the Association for Cultural and Economic Renaissance of Edo (ACERE). This is contained in a statement on Saturday, by Mr Osaigbovo Iguobaro, Chief Press Secretary to the Oba of Benin. The...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has assured the people of the South East of enhanced security in the region. The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru gave the assurance while addressing officers/personnel of 82 Division/Joint task force south East Operation Udoka during his operational visit to Enugu State. This...
IBRAHIM JIMOH, Lokoja – In a bid to promote innovative solutions for modern housing and urban renewal, the Kogi State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has embarked on an awareness road show ahead of its upcoming symposium. The event, themed “Modern Housing and Urban Renewal in Kogi State,”...
By DOMINIC AKPENSUEN, Jalingo – The Provost of College of Nursing and Midwifery in Jalingo, Taraba State, Mrs. Esther Gana, has denied allegations that she refused to hand over office after her four-year tenure expired. Mrs. Gana , who spoke to NATIONAL ACCORD on Friday, clarified that her tenure...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu on Friday sent a letter to the Senate seeking confirmation of Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede’s appointment as the substantive Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement...
The member representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Hon Ikenga Ugochinyere, on Friday accused FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, of destabilising the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike, the immediate past Rivers State Governor, was appointed minister by President Bola Tinubu in 2023. He is a PDP member serving...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The North Bank part of Makurdi metropolis in Benue State is slowly becoming a no go area following the activities of hoodlums operating and freely killing innocent people in the area. Just within last week, about six persons were reportedly killed by the...
The Chairman of the Committee set up by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo to recover government vehicles, Mr Kelly Okungbowa, on Friday declared over 200 vehicles missing. He stated that the committee had within 24 hours recovered three vehicles in a private residence in Benin. Okungbowa, who spoke to...
The Kogi Police Command has confirmed the kidnap of three relations of former Daily Trust Editor, Malam Ahmed Ajobe. The victims included Mr Ajobe’s immediate younger sister, Halimtu-Sadiya Tahir. They were reportedly kidnapped on Thursday on the deplorable Ankpa-Adoka-Markudi Road, while returning from a market in the nearby community...
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been drawn against Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana in Group B of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Nigeria, record holders of the competition, will be aiming to extend their impeccable form in the tournament. The draws for the 2025 edition of the...
The Supreme Court has struck out a suit by the 36 state governments seeking to among others, compel the Federal Government to account for its earnings from the sale of liquefied natural gas, natural gas liquids and related products since 1999. In a unanimous judgment, a seven-member panel of...