Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on the Federal Government to safeguard the vital assets and heavy equipment on the premises of the Chad Basin Development Authority (CBDA). Governor Zulum made the call in a statement issued on Sunday by the Directorate of Information,Ministry of Information...
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Saturday, declared the courageous leadership, vision and political will demonstrated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as responsible for bridging Nigeria’s longstanding development gap, citing ongoing infrastructure projects across the country as evidence of purposeful leadership. Speaking at the 36th...
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recorded one of its most remarkable operational achievements in recent years as the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir Special Patrol Operations delivered significant reductions across critical road safety indices nationwide. The recorded outcome is another proof of the effectiveness of the Corps’ proactive traffic management strategies,...
Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has reiterated the need for stronger healthcare systems and wider health insurance coverage as part of efforts to improve the wellbeing of Nigerians. Obi made this known after holding discussions with healthcare professionals and experts in the United States on...
Stakeholders from Mussa Ward in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State have appealed to the Federal Government, Borno State Government, security agencies and other relevant stakeholders to intensify efforts toward securing the safe and immediate release of 42 pupils and students abducted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents. Speaking...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Saturday, visited Baga town to discuss modalities for the reopening of the waterway linking the town in the northern part of the state to the Republic of Chad. According to the governor, the move is critical to restoring trade, commerce, and cross-border...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejoiced with Pastor William Kumuyi, a remarkable servant of God, a visionary founder, and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, as he clocks 85 on June 6, 2026. President Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, remarked that Pastor Kumuyi’s...
Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has applauded the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her steadfast commitment to empowering persons with disabilities and advancing social inclusion across the country. In a statement by Special Adviser Media To FCT...
Former General Manager, Legal Services of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Innocent Eremionkhale, Esq, has dismissed reports suggesting that his departure from the agency was linked to internal crisis or disagreements within the organisation. His reaction follows a publication by Sahara Reporters, alleging mass resignations at the...
In the heart of northeastern Nigeria, where the struggle against the Boko Haram insurgency has claimed countless lives, one story stands out—that of 16-year-old Jummai Hamman. A young mother who, like many in her community, faces the daily challenges of survival, Jummai’s life changed irrevocably when she lost her...
Leaders, elders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue North-West have thrown their weight behind Dr. Mrs. Eunice Erdoo Ortom’s proposed 2027 senatorial bid, dismissing negative narratives circulating on social media as the handiwork of political opponents. In a statement jointly signed by prominent party figures,...
A total of 58,187 candidates sat for the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) on Saturday for admission into Federal Government Colleges across Nigeria. The Registrar of the National Examinations Council (NECO), Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, disclosed this while monitoring the examination alongside the Minister of State for Education, Prof....
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has held a high-level technical engagement and working session with Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Group in Paris, France over Ibom deep sea port project, reaffirming support for its realization. The session reviewed the recently submitted Technical Feasibility Report prepared by Worley Parsons and...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, on Friday, inspected the multi-billion naira 400-bed capacity Kashim Ibrahim University as part of his ongoing inspection visit to ambitious projects being executed by his administration. Governor Zulum on Monday inspected the 4,000-capacity International Conference Center, Post Office flyover, and the 2.5km Tandari-Kasuwan Shani-Neital...
FG trains state monitoring officers to enhance oversight of TVET programme ahead of cohort 2 rollout
FG trains state monitoring officers to enhance oversight of TVET programme ahead of cohort 2 rollout
As part of efforts to strengthen monitoring, transparency, compliance, and programme delivery ahead of the commencement of Cohort 2, The Federal Ministry of Education has commenced a two-day capacity-building workshop for State Project Monitoring Officers (PMOs) under the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Programme. The workshop, themed...
Federal Government has commended the smooth and credible conduct of the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) organised by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), particularly the successful introduction of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) model in selected centres across the country. Minister of State for Education,...
Vice President, Kashim Shettima has enjoined Nigerians to fervently pray for peace and stability in Nigeria, assuring them that President, remains committed to restoring peace and security across the country. He also assured Nigerians of the government’s efforts to secure the safe return of children and citizens currently in...
Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening democratic governance, fostering national unity, and addressing the challenges facing the country as Nigeria prepares to mark the 27th anniversary of uninterrupted democratic rule on June 12. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Friday during a...
Justice Babagana Karumi of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri has ordered the interim forfeiture of a four bedroom flat standing on 50ft x 100ft plot of land. The judge issued the order following a motion exparte filed by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and...
Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, June 5, 2026, reserved ruling until June 9, 2026, on the bail application filed by social media influencer, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, (a.k.a Blessing CEO) who is standing trial over an alleged N36 million fraud. The defendant is facing...