The Federal Government has warned states and local government areas to brace up for increased river flooding as the country enters the peak of the rainy season. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, gave the warning at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja. He...
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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the Presidential Economic Coordination Council (PECC) tasked with strategising a way out of the current economic situation in the country. The Council has a mix of government officials, top private sector players, and consultants including President of the Dangote Industries Limited, Mr...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – National Universities Commission (NUC) has expressed concerned about the noticeable and qualitative decline in the conduct of Ceremonies and Special Lectures which constitute the hallmark of a university and tertiary education. The Executive Secretary of the commission, Mr Chris Maiyaki disclosed this, on...
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago has delivered 600 bags of rice and 20 cows to the corps members posted to the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this was in fulfillment of the pledges he made to them on Tuesday at the swearing-in of the 2024...
The NNPC Foundation has commenced business pitching assessment for no fewer than 2,659 corps members trained by the foundation to support their businesses through distribution of grants and start-up packs. The Managing Director, NNPC Foundation, Ms Emmanuella Arukwe, said on Thursday in Abuja that the empowerment was part...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Federal Government, on Thursday, inaugurated the new governing councils for Universities, Colleges of Education and Polytechnics. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, inaugurated the Chairmen and Members of the newly constituted Governing Councils of the institutions under the Federal Ministry of Education...
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to inaugurate the construction work of the 1000-km Sokoto-Badagry Coastal Highway in August. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi disclosed this during a stakeholders engagement on the project in Birnin Kebbi. Umahi said that he was directed by the president to come to...
The authorities of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) on Thursday shut down academic activities in the institution indefinitely. The university in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Dr Benedicta Ehanire, attributed the decision to the refusal of the students of to shift grounds on their demands. The...
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday urged states in Nigeria to urgently provide their counterpart funding to access Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) in an effort to save about nine million children from malnutrition. “Without urgent action in 2024, UNICEF estimates that approximately nine million children under...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – A group of disgruntled youths on Wednesday launched a violent attack on the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) offices in Sankara, Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State, resulting in the destruction and burning of the premises. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and...
By NANA AISHA, Bauchi – The Nigerian Army on 2 July 2024 donated educational materials support to Government Day Secondary School Rimi Wintin Dada in Bauchi State. The Army gave the support during a public speaking engagement to the school as part of activities marking Nigerian Army Day...
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has described public corruption as the bane of development in Nigeria. Olukoyede expressed this view on Wednesday in Abuja while receiving the management team of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) led by...
The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has applauded the decision taken by President Bola Tinubu to issue an executive order aimed at enhancing local production of pharmaceutical products, describing it as a reflection of his visionary leadership. In a statement signed by its Chairman Ahmad Sajoh and Secretary Afolabi...
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano has proposed a mandatory drug test for prospective couples as part of measures to reduce drug abuse in the state. The NDLEA Commander in Kano, Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new board for the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP). This is contained in a statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, on Wednesday in Abuja. The statement said the appointment was to further...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has urged parents and guardians to warn their children and wards not to partake in a planned protest by a “shadowy group” against its operations. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, gave the warning in a statement made available...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has reassured students and management of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara of improved security on the university campus. The Governor stated this during a meeting with 29 students from the university who had...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri- The wife of the former President of Nigeria, Dr. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, visited Future Assured College in Maiduguri, where she was warmly received by the Acting Governor of Borno State, Honorable Umar Usman Kadafur, the Secretary to the State Government, Honorable Bukar Tijjani, and...
Joe Biden is “absolutely not” pulling out of the White House race, his spokeswoman said Wednesday, as pressure mounted on the veteran Democrat following his disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump. The 81-year-old Biden has told a key ally he must convince the public quickly that he can...
Senators from the South East met with the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to demand the release of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu. The senators made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during...