Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, spends nearly ₦4 billion annually on electricity, a burden its Vice Chancellor, Professor Adamu Ahmed, has described as “crippling and unsustainable.” Speaking at a press conference to mark the university’s 63rd anniversary on Saturday at the Senate Building, Samaru Campus, the Vice Chancellor said...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna
Ghana is set to host the 2025 African Women Conference (AWC) this November from 26 to 28, bringing together women leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and advocates from across Africa and the diaspora to discuss pathways for advancing gender equity, leadership, and sustainable development across the continent. The high-level conference, themed:...
Fifty years after its establishment, the University of Jos (UNIJOS) said it has continued to thrive without ever receiving the take-off grant traditionally provided to new universities by the Federal Government, a gap it describes as a long-standing setback to its infrastructural and academic growth. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tanko...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and well-wishers across Nigeria have joined in celebrating the 67th birthday of His Excellency, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, CON, the Governor of Bauchi State and Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum. Born on October 5, 1958, in Duguri Town, Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi...
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a strong warning to Nigeria’s 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, demanding they publicly account for the estimated N14 trillion in fuel subsidy savings received through FAAC allocations — or face legal...
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has welcomed the prompt release of its colleagues, Ruth Marcus and Keshia Jang of Jay 101.9 FM, Jos, Plateau State, who were recently arrested on Saturday while covering the funeral of the late mother of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Professor...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday declared that he has a mission to unite Nigerians and assured Christian Communities in Northern Nigeria of his administration’s commitment to ensuring fairness among all religions in the country. President Tinubu gave the assurance during his meeting with some Christian leaders at the...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Plateau State, accusing him of prioritizing political festivities over the pain and suffering of Nigerians caught in the crossfire of unrelenting violence in the North Central region. In a strongly worded statement posted on X (formerly...
When Olusegun Obasanjo took over in 1976 from the slain Murtala Mohammed as Nigeria’s military Head of State, the regime was already committed as a matter of policy to transition power to an elected civilian administration in 1979. This was a big deal, alright, but not one over which...
Governor Umo Eno is expanding access to healthcare services to rural communities of Akwa Ibom State and one of the ways that this is being achieved is through the state health insurance agency, a social security system that guarantees the provision of needed health services to persons on the...
Brazilian starlet Estevão made an unforgettable impact at Stamford Bridge, scoring his first Chelsea goal deep into stoppage time to seal a dramatic 2-1 win over Liverpool on Saturday — handing the Reds their third straight defeat and lifting Arsenal to the top of the Premier League. After a...
As Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, commemorates its 63rd anniversary, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Adamu Ahmed has raised concerns over a troubling trend: a significant exodus of staff seeking better opportunities within and outside Nigeria. Speaking at a press briefing marking the university’s anniversary, Prof. Ahmed revealed that nearly 2,000 staff...
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has officially approved UAC of Nigeria Plc’s acquisition of CHI Limited, the makers of the popular Chivita and Hollandia beverage brands. UAC confirmed the regulatory greenlight on Saturday in a disclosure filed with the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., marking the completion of a...
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has pledged timely completion of critical road infrastructure projects aimed at transforming urban and satellite areas of Abuja. Speaking during an inspection tour on Saturday, Wike expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of ongoing works, particularly on the Wuye-Ring Road II...
Nigerian military has ramped up its crackdown on oil theft in the Niger Delta, dismantling dozens of illegal refineries and intercepting petroleum products worth over ₦112 million in September alone. This was disclosed on Saturday in Abuja by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, who...
Nations grow in age grades. When they are young, they are heavens of promises. When they arraign middle age, they behave like adults and do the things that make the age grade proud. They grow their economy, make the people rich, build good schools, fix the roads, encourage trade...
Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) has strongly refuted recent claims by former President Goodluck Jonathan that late President Muhammadu Buhari was nominated by Boko Haram to mediate in a proposed peace dialogue with the Federal Government. In a sharp rebuttal issued this weekend, the CPC described Jonathan’s remarks as...
The Department of State Services (DSS), has released two reporters of Jay 101.9 FM, Jos, Plateau State, wrongfully arrested during the visit of President Bola Tinubu on Saturday. President Tinubu was in Plateau for the burial of mother of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwadta...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara has assured residents of the border town of Banki that robust security measures will be implemented to protect the area from further attacks by Boko Haram insurgents. Governor Zulum who is on a working visit to the town on Saturday was greeted by a...
Security was visibly heightened across Jos on Saturday as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Plateau State to attend the funeral of Mama Lydia Yilwatda, mother of APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentewa Yilwatda. A field assessment by a correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) showed heavy deployment...