Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has unveiled a 203-Ward Agricultural Programme designed to drive agricultural development based on the unique production strengths and needs of each ward. Speaking at the FirstBank Agric and Export Expo 2026 in Lagos, the Governor said the initiative would identify farmers, cooperatives, production clusters,...
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2027 presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, has paid a heartfelt tribute to veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs following the announcement of his death. In a message shared on his X account on Wednesday, Obi described the late actor as a symbol of excellence whose contributions to the Nigerian and British...
The Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development (ALFOPED) has trained 40 selected leaders of the Jire Dole Network on community outreach and human rights advocacy in Maiduguri, Borno State. The one-day seminar, titled: _“Community Outreach and Advocacy for Human Rights”,_ was organised under the Support Activities of the Victims’...
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has organised a three-day capacity-building workshop for its staff drawn from the six North-East states to strengthen institutional excellence and improve service delivery across the region. The workshop, tagged: _“NEDC Excellence Forum 2026,”_ was held from September 14 to 16, 2026. It brought...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has arrived in Canada for a series of high-level strategic engagements to foster robust partnerships between the state and Canadian institutions and industries. The visit is part of the Governor’s commitment to diversifying the state’s economy and human capital base. It will focus...
EU, Federal Government, others back Abuja showcase of fashion, culture and green enterprise By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja From the catwalk to the circular economy, Nigeria’s fashion industry is preparing to make a statement that goes beyond style. With preparations gathering momentum for the 2026 edition of Nigeria Fashion Week...
The President, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, for his leadership and efforts in strengthening the fight against economic and financial crimes. She gave the commendation in Abuja on Wednesday, September 16,...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists and members of the public against fraudulent text messages and a fake website circulating online, claiming recipients have committed new road traffic offences requiring urgent action. The Corps said the scam messages, which are being shared through mobile phones and...
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has assured the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) of the State government’s intervention and support for the completion of the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) located along the Ikot Ekpene–Ikot Abasi axis of the state. Governor Eno gave the assurance when he...
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has commended renowned Nigerian chef, restaurateur and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, for her bold and adventurous spirit, which has contributed to her record-breaking achievements. Eno gave the commendation on Wednesday when he received Baci in his office in Uyo, the Akwa...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, Wednesday, in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, commissioned the state Garment Factory, a signature project of the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq designed to employ at least 4,000 people at full capacity, and the 11-storey Kwara Revenue Service (KWRS) House.The commissioning of the projects...
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has concluded a two-day Digital Citizenship Training for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Lagos State. Representing the General Manager, LASODA, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, at the opening ceremony, the Head of Department, Monitoring, Evaluation...
Federal Government has ruled out the sale or concession of other Federal Unity Colleges, assuring that the proposed management arrangement for King’s College, Lagos, will neither lead to an increase in school fees nor the loss of jobs by teachers. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, gave the...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to an inclusive electoral process, as it held a National Strategy Engagement with Executive Members of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) and Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in Abuja. The engagement, held on Wednesday in...
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced moves to introduce life skills and critical thinking into the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), in a major effort to align the nation’s tertiary admission test with changing demands in higher education. The Registrar of JAMB, Prof. Segun Aina, disclosed...
A professor of Research, Measurement and Evaluation at the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Yusuf A. Mustapha, has called on the Federal Government, in collaboration with the National Universities Commission (NUC), to introduce undergraduate degree programmes in educational tests and measurement. Mustapha made the call on Tuesday in Jos while...
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has received a delegation of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), led by its President and Chairman of Council, Dr. Ike Neliaku, fnipr, on a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The NIPR President commended the IGP’s professional accomplishments...
Acting Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Benue State, Rev. Jonathan Terwase Ugbede, has dismissed claims that Governor Hyacinth Alia is planning to demolish the CAN secretariat in the state. Reacting to reports circulating on social media and other platforms, Ugbede described the allegation as false...
Plateau North Equity Project (PNEP) has raised concern over what it described as the concentration of major political offices in Plateau North in the emerging 2027 political arrangement. The group alleged that one community was positioned to control the Plateau North Senate seat, Deputy Governorship, All Progressives Congress (APC)...
Ondo State Government has denied reports claiming that a man recently arrested over alleged possession of illicit drugs and firearms is an aide to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. The government described the claim as false and said the suspect has no connection with the governor’s administration. In a statement...