By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Bauchi State Governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, on Wednesday reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to strengthening basic education during a working visit to the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) headquarters in Abuja. Speaking during the visit, Governor Mohammed emphasized the critical importance of foundational learning,...
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By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – President Bola Tinubu has vowed to ensure that enemies of peace do not prevail in Nigeria, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to investing in peace across the country. Tinubu made this declaration during a visit to Benue State, where he commiserated with the people over...
Senior Pastor Paul Enenche of Dunamis International Gospel Center has called for strong political will to end the senseless killings across Nigeria, particularly in the wake of the recent attack on Yelewata Town, Guma LGA of Benue State. Enenche made this declaration during a condolence visit to the affected...
A Federal High Court in Abuja heard on Wednesday heard that between 170 and 200 security agents in the South East lost their lives due to the activities of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The court also heard that...
By OLA MODUPE, Ibadan– A 2-year old girl has tragically died after falling into a deep well located at Saki Town, Oyo State. It was learnt that the incident occurred on Tuesday at around 1:43 p.m. in the Sango area of the town. The Chairman of Oyo State Fire...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Air Peace Airline has announced the commencement of direct flights from Abuja to London’s Heathrow Airport on October 26, following a grant from the British authority. Chairman of Air Peace Airline, Dr. Allen Onyema revealed this at a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos. Dr....
Fidelity Bank Plc has rewarded 29 customers with a total of ₦30 million in its GAIM Season 6 savings promo. The winners emerged during the 4th, 5th, and 6th monthly draws, showcasing the bank’s commitment to financial literacy, saving culture, and customer loyalty. A standout winner was Mr. Kizito...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- FCT Police Command has launched investigation into a disturbing viral video showing a young woman found unconscious with her hands tied behind her in a hotel room located in the Gwarinpa area of Abuja. The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed this in a statement...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo– Federal lawmaker, Ime Okon has clarified the controversy surrounding the reported N1 billion cash grant for constituency projects in the 2025 budget, describing such reports as “false and misleading.” Okon, representing Itu/Ibiono Ibom federal constituency, explained that each federal constituency is allocated N1 billion for...
Amazon‘s CEO, Andy Jassy, has revealed that the company’s adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) will likely reduce the number of office workers needed. In an email to employees, Jassy wrote, “We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today, and more people doing...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Lagos State Police Command has granted the Senior Pastor of House on the Rock Church, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, an administrative bail after recovering a stun gun from him. According to CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, the stun gun is a prohibited anti-riot equipment. Adefarasin...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a surge in Lassa fever cases and deaths, with the fatality rate rising to 18.9% from 17.8% in 2024. According to the NCDC’s latest situation report, 758 confirmed cases and 143 deaths have been recorded...
By OFFOR CALLISTUS, Abuja- Starting June 18, 2025, telecom subscribers in Nigeria will be charged directly by their mobile network operators for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services. Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Mr. Gbenga Adebayo, announced this in a statement issued on...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Minister of Information, Alhaji Mohammed Idris; former minister of information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed; President of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliakuand others, have commended theGuild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), on the launch of its maiden book, “Nigeria Media Renaissance:...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has made significant strides in infrastructure development, transportation, and energy supply within the last year. According to Abdurrahman Ahmed Bundi, Senior Special Assistant to the Borno State Governor on Print Media and Digital Communication, Zulum’s administration has...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Teva Foods and green economy stakeholders have called on Nigerian youths to embrace sustainable agriculture that merges smart technology with climate-resilient practices as a response to food insecurity, climate change, and unemployment. The call was made at the commissioning of the Teva Foods Jos-1...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has extended heartfelt felicitations to his predecessor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. Governor Ododo, in his tribute to the former Governor, described his 50th birthday anniversary as a milestone worthy of honour and...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) will on Saturday, June 21, 2025, celebrate its 70th anniversary with a grand national event at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, under the theme: “Redefining Media Practice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” The union in...
By EZEKIEL OBi, Abuja- The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has categorically denied allegations of internal sabotage within the Nigerian military leading to the tragic events in Yelwata, Benue State. Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, stated this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. Brig. Gen. Gusau described...