By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has condoled the government and people of Niger over a boat accident which occurred Tuesday night at Mokwa Local Government Area. The boat, which was said to be carrying about 300 people, primarily women and children, was sailing on the Gbajibo...
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The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has welcomed no fewer than 963 supporters to the ruling party in the state members of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Dala Local Government Area, Kano State The National Leader of the party, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Thursday in Kano welcomed the defectors...
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address its various demands. ASUP’s National President, Mr Shammah Kpanja, issued the ultimatum while addressing newsmen at the end of its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday in Abuja. Kpanja said...
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed worry over huge administrative cost incurred by many public universities. ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, said this while speaking with newsmen at a two-day programme organised by the union on the state of nation conference on Thursday in Abuja. The...
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), the umbrella body of all the registered political parties in the country says there is no going back on the October 5, Local Government Elections in Rivers. Addressing newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, the National Chairman of IPAC, Mr Yusuf Mamman, said that parties...
The Labour Party caucus in the National Assembly has queried the alleged move by the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy. The caucus, led by Sen. Tony Nwoye (LP-Anambra), said this at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday....
A High Court sitting in Doma Local Government Area, Nasarawa State has extended its order restraining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from conducting its congresses in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the court on Sept. 27, gave the restraining order following a motion filed...
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has sworn in six newly appointed judges of the State High Court. Aiyedatiwa, at the event on Thursday in Akure, described the event as a significant step in strengthening the judiciary and advancing the administration of justice in the state. The governor said the...
Let me start by thanking the guild for inviting me to deliver this keynote. I am deeply honored to stand before you today to speak on three of the most critical challenges Nigeria faces in the 21st century—challenges that not only impede our growth but also compromise our global...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday, conducted an assessment of some vital infrastructure including roads, bridges and hospitals damaged by the flood disaster that struck Maiduguri Metropolis and the surrounding local government areas. The devastating September 10 flood, described as the worst...
Justice Evelyn Maha of the Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order barring the Directorate of Road Traffic Services, also called the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), from further stopping vehicles on the road, impounding or confiscating vehicles, and imposing fines on motorists. In a judgement on Thursday,...
Justice Maryanne Anenih of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has issued a public summons against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello to attend court and answer to a fresh 16-count pending allegations against him. By the summons, the former Governor is to attend...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, says the state is working on bridging its healthcare infrastructure gaps, acknowledging a hospital bed deficit of about 66,288 beds. Sanwo-Olu, represented by the state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, said this during the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Healthcare and...
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa says drug trafficking in the Sahel continues to hinder security, economic development and the rule of law while jeopardising public health. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during its 1st Annual International...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti on Thursday flagged off the construction of model court halls in the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. Speaking at the event in Umuene Autonomous Community, Isiala Ngwa South LGA, Otti described the construction of the model court halls as a fulfillment...
The Senate has received President Bola Tinubu’s communication seeking consideration and passage of the proposed Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform Bill to align with ongoing financial reforms of the Federal Government and enhance efficiency in tax compliance. The House of Representatives also received four bills were forwarded by the...
As part of her ongoing efforts to light up Kogi Central, a lawmaker representing the senatorial district, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has provided solar-powered street lights across the entire Ege Community in Adavi local government area. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr. Arogbonlo Israel, the Chief Press...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Government on Thursday launched the third phase of its teacher training program, targeting 1,230 teachers from five local government education authorities. The program which was , held at the Institute of Education, Borno State University, was aimed at improving pedagogy and communication...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Flood Relief Distribution Committee has engaged fifty members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to expedite the ongoing verification process for flood relief distribution. Training sessions have began to familiarize the corps members with verification procedures and ensure their success in...
President Bola Tinubu has warned terrorists and insurgents to surrender or face renewed onslaught of the military. President Tinubu gave the warning while declaring open the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Inaugural Annual International Lecture on Thursday in Abuja. The Lecture with theme, ““Insecurity in the Sahel (2008-2024): Dissecting...