By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, (TETFund), has said it is introducing a Special Intervention in Medical Simulation and Innovation under its 2025 Intervention. Chairman of the TETFund Board of Trustees, Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, said the move, which is part of the fund’s commitment...
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.By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has received two awards for his exemplary leadership in providing security and public service to the people of Borno State. The award, tagged “Nigeria’s Pride Award,” was jointly organised by Beauty of Nigeria TV, Africa Leadership Scorecard, and...
Former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar has described Nigeria’s first indigenous president, Dr Nnamdi Azikwe, as a man ahead of his time. Abubakar, at the 5th Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe Annual Award Lecture in Abuja, described Azikiwe as a selfless and patriotic leader, says a statement by the lecture...
President Bola Tinubu has written to the National Assembly, seeking approval of a fresh N1.767tn as a new external borrowing plan in the 2024 appropriation act. If approved, the loan will be used to part-finance the budget deficit of N9.7tn for the 2024 budget. The president’s request was read...
The detained former governorship candidate of the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ladi Adebutu regained his freedom early Tuesday morning after being invited and quizzed by the Department of State Services. His release was confirmed by his media aide, Afolabi Orekoya on Tuesday . Adebutu’s release...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has approved the implementation of N70,000 national minimum wage for workers of the FCT Administration. The acting Head of Civil Service in the FCT, Mrs Grace Adayilo, who announced this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, said...
President Bola Tinubu on Monday said the creation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, championed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil, was pivotal in the global fight against hunger and poverty. Tinubu said this at the 19th G20 Leaders Summit opening session in Rio...
Israel’s actions in Gaza have been described as a humanitarian crisis, with the country using starvation as a weapon of war. The Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Abdullah M. Abu Shawesh, who disclosed this in a statement in Abuja, further, accused the Israeli government of deliberately denying civilians in Gaza...
In a bid to combat phone theft and protect users’ sensitive data, Google on Tuesday in Lagos announced new advanced theft protection features for Android devices in Africa and around the world. The announcement is contained in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by...
A total of 70 suspected cholera cases and one death have been recorded in the Kariba District of Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland West Province since a new outbreak began in November. The Ministry of Health and Child Care in a statement, said as part of the response, 1,007 out of a...
. By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Following the attack on Kareto town in Mobbar LGA of Borno State on 16 November 2024, the Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum has condemned in strong terms the atrocious attack and reaffirmed the loyalty, commitment and support of the people and...
A former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo has faulted the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, saying the country is becoming a “failing state”. Obasanjo spoke in his keynote address at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum held at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. “The more the immorality and corruption of...
The National Commission for Museum and Monuments (NCMM), on Monday marked the 75th anniversary for massacre of 21 coal miners at Iva Valley, Enugu by the colonial masters. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 21 coal miners were shot dead in Enugu on Nov. 18, 1949 by...
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Monday remanded a former branch manager of Polaris Bank Ltd, Abiodun Sanni, at the Ikoyi Custodial Centre, for alleged multi million naira fraud. Sanni was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 16-count charge bordering on obtaining credit by...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the positions of two recently appointed officials in the State House media and communications team to enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by the Special Adviser to...
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, on Monday, said two of the agency’s staff members were, recently, dismissed over allegation of corruption. Olukoyede disclosed this during the opening of the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference organised by the Rule of Law...
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Badaru Abubakar, has reiterated Federal Government commitment to flush out Lakurawa and other terrorists groups in the country. Abubakar gave the assurance when he inspected newly established Airforce component of military operation against banditry, terrorism and kidnappings ‘Operation Fansan Yamma” on Monday in Sokoto....
Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for suspected gunmen over the killing of five persons in Idemili and Dunukofia Local Government Areas of the state on Monday. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Superintendent of Police (SP), Tochukwu Ikenga, made this known on Monday...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has approved a minimum wage of ₦75,000 for workers in the state. Governor Alia announced the new wage after he met with organised labour representatives on Monday in Makurdi. The governor in a statement by his Chief Press...