The Federal Government is working diligently to make federal roads in Lagos State more motorable and eliminate gridlock as residents and visitors move around this festive season. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of...
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The Oyo Stakeholders Forum (OSF) is pleased to spotlight the transformative vision of Dr. Sir Zaach Adedeji, the current Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), and the only APC ASPIRANT that can transform Oyo State in 2027. Dr. Adedeji’s tenure at FIRS has demonstrated an exceptional ability...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has approved over seven hundred and thirty million naira (N730,000,000) in scholarships for Borno indigenes studying in different institutions of learning across the country. The Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, officially handed over...
The former chairman of Heavy Duty and Haulage Transport Association of Nigeria (HDHTAN), Kogi state Aminu Salami, who was accused of extortion and illegal levy collection from truck drivers has threatened legal action against the new leadership of the Association. Salami particularly faulted the claim of the chairman of...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani has reaffirmed the National Council on Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy’s (NCCIDE) commitment to supporting President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking during the council’s 12th regular meeting on Monday in Makurdi,...
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – Sokoto State Coordinator of AIDs, Sexually Transmitted Infection and Viral Hypertisis Control Programme (SASCP), Dr. Wadata Hali, has said no fewer than 15,042 persons are currently on HIV/AIDs treatment in the state. Dr. Wadata made the disclosure at an event organized by the Sokoto...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, reaffirmed his dedication to improving Unity Schools across Nigeria during an unannounced inspection of Queens College, Yaba, Lagos.The visit aimed to evaluate the school’s infrastructure, leadership, and student welfare. Engaging directly with students, teachers, and Principal...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – The presidency has clarified that the tax reform bills will not eliminate key agencies like TETFUND, NASENI and NITDA. Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement on Monday that the bills aim to simplify the tax system,...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has described 2024 as the most challenging for workers in the country. The NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero, said this at the 2024 “Harmattan School” on Monday in Abuja, with theme “Trade unions and the Quest for a New Social Contract”. The News Agency...
The Chief Judge (CJ) of Federal High Court (FHC) of Nigeria, Justice John Tsoho, on Monday, said judges of the court would not be cowed by petitions borne out of malice in justice delivery. Justice Tsoho, who stated this during the special court session to mark the ceremonial commencement...
The Kwara Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Monday in Ilorin said it has recovered a 19-year-old student, Fauziya Muhammed who was dumped by suspected ritualists. The Kwara NSCDC Commandant, Umar Mohammed, told newsmen on Monday that the student of Kogi State University in Ayingba...
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo on Monday swore in three High Court judges recommended by the National Judicial Council (NJC), but ignored by Godwin Obaseki’s administration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Obaseki ignored the three judges when he swore in five out of the eight recommended...
The Vice-Chancellor, Al-Qalam University, Katsina, Prof. Nasiru Musa-Yauri, has said it is set to honour the late President Umaru Yar’adua with a Doctorate Degree of Letters during its 16th convocation. The vice-chancellor, who disclosed this during a press briefing in Katsina on Monday, said the late president would be...
The Federal Government, in collaboration with stakeholders, held a candlelight memorial in Abuja to honour those who lost their lives to HIV/AIDS-related causes. The event, which took place on Monday, aimed to raise awareness on Prevention-of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) and enhance community commitment to ending AIDS. Director...
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom on Monday said it has rescued five children who were allegedly abducted by unknown person from their parents in Mbiakpan Ikot Idim village, Obio Ibiono area of the state. The Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, disclosed this at news conference in Uyo on...
The Kano State House of Assembly on Monday rejected the Tax Reform bills currently under consideration at the National Assembly. At a plenary, presided over by the Speaker, Isma’il Falgore, the lawmakers kicked against the bills after extensive deliberation. The Majority Leader, Lawan Husseini (ANPP-Dala) introduced a motion of...
The Nigerian stock market opened the first trading session of the month on a positive note on Monday, gaining N138 billion in market capitalisation. Demand for Tier-One banking stocks, including Zenith Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Access Corporation, alongside equities such as Transnational Corporation and PZ, drove...
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has encouraged Nigerians to document their achievements for the benefit of others. Obi made this statement at the public presentation of Sen. Chris Anyanwu’s book, “Bold Leap,” in Abuja on Monday. Obi commended Anyanwu for her remarkable documentary, emphasising the importance...
The President of the Loveword Ministry, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has said the organisation has printed its daily Bible devotional, Rhapsody of Realities, into 8,123 languages and 4,000 dialects. Oyakhilome said on Monday in Lagos that the aim was to enable more people to have access to the gospel of...
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo on Monday in Lokoja, inaugurated the Kogi International Carnival with a pledge to invest more in the culture and tourism sector in the state. This, he said, was imperative giving the vital role culture and tourism play in boosting the state’s economy. Represented by...