The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has accused his successor, Gov. Hyacinth Alia, of playing politics with the continuous insecurity bedevilling the state. Ortom stated this in a statement on Tuesday signed by his media aide, Mr Terver Akase, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi....
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The Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, has assured that the mass emigration of healthcare professionals, referred to as the “japa syndrome,” will soon come to an end. He made the statement during a working visit to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday. Salako...
The Police Command in Benue, on Monday, said three persons were killed in a cult clash in Wadata area of Makurdi, the State capital. The Police Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi. Anene said that...
The Nigeria Police Force and the British Embassy in Nigeria have launched a collaboration to enhance security and combat crime in Kogi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the partnership began on Monday with a meeting between Kogi Commissioner of Police, Mr Miller Dantawaye, and a British...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has called for deeper collaboration among security agencies operating in the state to advance the administration’s zero tolerance for crime in all parts of the state. Governor Ododo disclosed this during a meeting with Local Government Chairmen,...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – A coalition of youths from across the North Central zone has recognized Senator Simon Mwadkwon for his pivotal role in the establishment of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), describing him as a key figure in the legislative push that led to its creation....
As the All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares for the 2025 Anambra Governorship election, one of the names being touted for the party’s ticket is Dr. Obiora Okonkwo, a businessman and politician with a history of party defections. However, his candidacy would be a major miscalculation, given his weak political...
In the build-up to the 2025 Anambra Governorship election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) finds itself at a crucial juncture in selecting a candidate who can not only win at the polls but also appeal to the general electorate. Among those eyeing the ticket is Paul Chukwuma, a former...
l The political landscape of Anambra State has recently been clouded by desperate attempts by political neophytes and weaklings to tarnish the eligibility of Rt. Hon. Chukwuma Umeoji, the current Executive Director, Corporate Services, Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), to contest the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship primaries...
The Supreme Court on Monday reserved judgment in four separate appeals on the raging political leadership tussles in Rivers. Justice Uwani Aba-Aji, who led a five-member panel of justices reserved judgments to a date that would be communicated to parties, after taking arguments from lawyers involved in the matters....
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Monday visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Atiku was accompanied on the visit by former Gov. Liyel Imoke of Cross River and Aminu Tambuwal, a former Sokoto State governor. Abubakar and his team were received...
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Monday disclosed that 800 former Boko Haram fighters who surrendered to the military are currently undergoing deradicalisation for onward re-integration into the society. The Chief of Defence, Operations, Maj.-Gen. Emeka Onumajuru, made this known on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme. According to him,...
Fans and supporters of Nigerian music superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, have commended him for announcing the provision of aids to 500 motherless babies home across Nigeria. The humanitarian celebrity who disclosed this in a post on his X page (formerly twitter), said the gesture was part...
Niger State Police Command has said one of its officers, ASP Shafi’u Usman Bawa with AP/No 337979, has allegedly committed suicide in Kontagora town. Spokesman of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Monday that the incident occurred on Feb. 8....
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The National Universities Commission, (NUC), has slammed a fee of N30 million for purchasing and processing of application for new private universities. Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof Abdullahi Ribadu, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, also announced the suspension of all inactive...
The Management of Bayero University Kano (BUK), said it will confer honourary doctorate degree on former governor of Kano State, retired Col. Sani Bello and Alhaji Auwalu Rano, owner of A.A. Rano oil. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the varsity’s convocation is scheduled for March 9...
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, says the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) will reconnect the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, as soon as agreed conditions are met. The minister disclosed after Monday’s tripartite meeting involving himself with the management of UCH and IBEDC at the hospital complex....
Ebonyi Police Command has rebutted the reported abduction of the President of Ohanaeze Youth Council, Mr Igboayaka Igboayaka, saying that he was in police custody. The rebuttal is contained in a statement issued in Abakiliki by the command’s Spokesman, SP Joshua Ukandu, and made available to newsmen on Monday....
Kaduna State University branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) has expressed gratitude to Gov. Uba Sani for approving a land for its ‘Academia Mass Housing Estate Project’. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Malam Ibraheem Musa on Monday...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Chairman, Correspondents’ Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Bauchi State Council, Mal. Ahmed Mohammed, has expressed sadness over the demise of Hafsat Adebayo. Adebayo, died on Monday morning after battling a prolonged brain tumor and was a member of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Nigeria Union...