Taraba State Government has taken a firm stand against the illegal bestowal of traditional chieftaincy titles by ethnic groups, declaring such actions unlawful and a threat to the state’s traditional governance structure. In a press conference held in Jalingo, the Permanent Secretary of the Taraba State Bureau for Local...
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Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Akwa Ibom State branch, has called for a ‘holistic inquiry’ over the death of a young pregnant woman and her newborn at a General Hospital in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. In a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Dr Gabriel Eyo and made...
Director-General, Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo has described the establishment of the Flight Data Centre by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) as a clear declaration of Nigeria’s commitment to aviation safety. The DGCA made this assertion today while declaring open a one-day training workshop for frontline managers...
Nigerian government, under President Bola Tinubu, has allocated over N90 billion through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to support tuition and living expenses for approximately 400,000 students in tertiary institutions nationwide. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by a delegation...
Presidency has reported a remarkable surge in Nigeria’s non-oil revenue, attributing the growth to strategic reforms aimed at enhancing fiscal stability, tax compliance, and digital tax administration. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, Presidential spokesperson Mr. Bayo Onanuga shared insights from President Bola Tinubu’s address to a...
By BARBARA KALU, Enugu – Enugu State Police Command has reported the tragic loss of 10 lives in two separate accidents along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway near the Ozalla/Four-Corner axis, with 10 others sustaining injuries. The injured are receiving medical care in local hospitals. According to the Command’s Public...
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has eliminated over 15 terrorists through precise airstrikes targeting a newly discovered hideout west of Zuwa in the Sambisa Forest, Borno State. NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, shared details of the operation in a statement issued on Thursday in...
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, is poised to commemorate his 10th coronation anniversary with a vibrant international cultural festival, highlighting a decade of leadership and cultural preservation. The announcement was made by Queen Aderonke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi, representing the Ooni, during a press conference at the Ooni’s Palace...
In a bold move, the Cross River South Senatorial District of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that the faction aligned with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike will not determine the party’s next state chairman. This stance was announced following a caucus meeting held in Calabar on...
Otunba Bamidele Akingboye, who ran as the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in the November 16, 2024, Ondo State governorship election, has tragically passed away. According to a statement issued by his Personal Assistant and Media Adviser, Oyeniyi Iwakun, Akingboye died in the early hours of Wednesday at his...
United States has committed $32.5 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) to enhance food and nutrition initiatives in Nigeria, according to a statement released by Aishah Gambari of the U.S. Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday. This significant contribution aims to deliver critical food and nutrition aid to vulnerable...
Nigeria’s Women’s Premier League champions, Bayelsa Queens, secured their spot in the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B qualifiers final with a hard-fought victory. On Tuesday in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, the Nigerian team triumphed over Burkina Faso’s USFA with a 2-1 scoreline. USFA struck first, as Comfort Yeboah found...
Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has urged tertiary institutions to accelerate the verification and approval of student loan applications to ensure timely disbursement of funds. This call to action aims to address delays impacting students’ access to institutional fees and upkeep allowances. In a statement, the Director of Strategic...
By JOHN MKOM, Jalingo – Taraba State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project conducted a capacity building workshop on Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) on Wednesday at the Star Exclusive Hotel in Jalingo. The event included training on the GRM app and community sensitization to...
An investigation into Colin Ikin’s operations in Southern Kaduna reveals a troubling pattern of alleged bribery, forged documents, and community manipulation that mirrors his catastrophic corporate history in Australia—raising urgent questions about Nigeria’s mining oversight. In the mineral-rich hills of Southern Kaduna, where lithium and nickel deposits lie beneath...
A devastating boat accident on Tuesday claimed 27 lives along the Malale–Kainji Lake route in Borgu Local Government Area, Niger State, when a wooden vessel carrying 138 passengers capsized near the Shagunu–Dunga axis. The incident, reported at 11:49 a.m., prompted a swift response from the National Inland Waterways Authority...
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed willingness to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, provided the meeting is well-prepared and poised to yield tangible results. Speaking at a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday, following a four-day state visit to China, Putin addressed the possibility of direct talks to address...
Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has canceled all park licenses in Abuja, directing operators to resubmit documentation for a thorough review and potential reallocation due to widespread breaches of operational policies. Director of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, revealed this during a press interview addressing the recent demolition of Boulevard...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a wanted notice for the former Abia State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Christopher Enweremadu, and Fortune Ozoemela, accusing them of involvement in a scheme involving criminal conspiracy, misappropriation of public funds, theft, and money laundering. According to EFCC...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, led a delegation of North East governors to meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday. The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, focused on critical issues affecting the North East, including urgent completion of 17 vital road projects and the...