By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu, has extended heartfelt condolences to the Sawyerr and Amure families on the passing of their beloved matriarch, Mrs. Feyemi Adebisi Sawyerr. The President said Mrs Sawyerr, who will be committed to Mother Earth on Friday, was a consummate health professional whose...
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By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Academic Staff Union of Colleges of Agriculture (ASUCA) has rejected the recent appointment of Prof. Jeremiah Jonathan Atungwu as the Provost and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal College of Agriculture, Ibadan, describing the process as a breach of established criteria and a...
President Bola Tinubu has sought the consideration and approval of the Senate for the N1.48 trillion 2025 Rivers budget. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu’s request is contained in a letter addressed to President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and read at plenary on Thursday. The president,...
President Bola Tinubu has asked the House of Representatives to consider and approve the sum of N1.481 trillion as the 2025 budget for Rivers . Tinubu’s request was read by the Speaker of the House, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, during Thursday’s plenary in Abuja. NAN reports that the state of...
The leadership of the National Assembly (NASS) on Thursday at the National Summit of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party, held in Abuja, endorsed President Bola Tinubu as their sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement was moved by Sen. Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate,...
The Progressive Governors Forum on Thursday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit held in Abuja endorsed President Bola Tinubu as sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement, which was moved by Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo and Chairman of the forum Chairman, was seconded by...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) is set to host the public launch of a book titled: ‘Taxation: Essential Knowledge for Nigerian Children’. The presentation forms part of the activities planned to mark the 2025 Children’s Day celebrations. The event director, Mr Jerry Adesanwo,...
Police Command in Oyo State, on Thursday said report of its investigation into the death of Kehinde Alade, 14, would be out soon. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Alade was accidentally shot by a policeman on Wednesday at Alakia area of Ibadan when being conveyed to...
Cross River government has restored power supply to two local council areas of Akpabuyo and Bakassi after 11 years of being disconnected from the national grid. Coordinator of Think Cross River Initiative, The Darlington Edem, made the disclosure on Thursday during a media tour of projects executed by the...
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Thursday issued an urgent call for residents in the northern Gaza Strip to evacuate ahead of an expected intensification of its military offensive. The evacuation order covered the towns of Beit Lahia and Jabalia, the Jabalia refugee camp, and northern neighborhoods of Gaza City....
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has approved the creation of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division under the ICT Department to continue to harness the positive aspects of AI and mitigate its negative impact on elections. This was contained in a statement by the...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has described female journalists as critical stakeholders in Nigeria’s battle against insecurity. Highlighting the unique role of women journalists, Mahmoud noted that their work extends beyond reporting. Mahmoud made this assertion...
By UKA NWAFOR, Abakaliki – The member of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly representing Ebonyi North East Constituency, Hon. Mrs. Chinyere Nwogbaga, has once again demonstrated her unwavering commitment to the welfare and development of her constituents. Through her illustrious Ada Ejieje Mba Charity Foundation, she has generously...
By UKA NWAFOR, Abakaliki – Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has confirmed that most of his commissioners are going through a lot in terms of resources for sustenance in this economic hardship amidst the commitments to their assignments. Governor Nwifuru, further, maintained that most of his commissioners don’t eat...
Borno State Government has taken a significant step towards protecting the environment by announcing an executive order banning the felling of trees for charcoal, firewood, and other purposes. This was disclosed by the Commissioner of Environment, Engr. Mohammed Kois, during a joint press conference held at the NUJ Press...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, returned to Marte, Thursday, after spending a night in the community on Saturday. The visit was part of the ongoing efforts to restore peace, rebuild trust and foster sustainable development in the Lake Chad region. Zulum, who left...
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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, admitted in evidence videos of Gen. T.Y. Danjuma, Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo and the Director General of Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, in Nnamdi Kanu’s defence. Justice James Omotosho admitted the flash drive containing the three separate videos...
A presidential candidate in 2019 elections, Mr Ademola Babatunde, has advised the Federal Government to allocate the 753 duplexes recovered by EFCC from a former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, to armed forces personnel. Babatunde in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, urged...
by EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The North Central All Progressives Congress (APC), stakeholders have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office. The endorsement followed a motion moved by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume and supported by Niger State Governor,...