The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has said the Federal Government would deploy technology for the surveillance of mining sites across the country. Alake said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. He said that the technology...
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A civil rights activist and social critic, Sen. Shehu Sani, has said local government autonomy is the only way to strengthen governance at the grassroots and save council areas from paralysis. Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly and served as Chairman, Senate Committee on...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Commissioner for Local Government And Chieftaincy Affairs, Bauchi State, Ahmed Aliyu Jalam, is dead. He died in a fatal auto crash on Saturday, June 1st, 2024 along Misau – Darazo highway. Jalam who was popularly called “Maikankana” died at the of 60. Meanwhile,...
The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) is drumming support for the Federal Government’s decision to take its advocacy for local government autonomy to the Supreme Court. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman Ahmad Sajoh and Secretary Josiah Afolabi, the group was emphatic that full autonomy for local...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has said that no explosion occurred at Zungeru power plant on Monday. A statement by Mr Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser, Strategic Communications and Media Relations, on Monday in Abuja said that the minister was reacting to some social...
The Suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari, has perfected his bail conditions from the two cases he is facing – alleged asset declaration and illicit drugs – at the Federal High Court in Abuja and has been released from the Kuje Correctional Centre, after spending twenty-seven...
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has directed its members to comply with the directive of the two labour centres to begin an indefinite nationwide strike on Monday. Its General Secretary, Mr Afolabi Olawale, in a statement on Saturday, said the union was committed...
The Comptroller General, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) Kemi Nandap has said that 107,646 produced passports remained uncollected nationwide. The Service Public Relations Service (SPRO) Mr Kenneth Udo said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. The CG however, appealed to applicants whose passports have been produced to...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja- A total of 70,603 candidates, on Saturday, sat for the 2024 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), conducted by the National Examinations Council (NECO), into the 110 Unity Colleges nationwide. Registrar of NECO, Prof Dantani Wushishi, disclosed this while monitoring the exercise on Saturday, at...
A driver hit and killed a female pedestrian along Awka-Onitsha Expressway in Anambra on Friday night, according to the state Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Commander of the FRSC in Anambra, Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi, who told newsmen on Saturday in Awka, said that the...
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has said that his administration will continue to prioritise the interest of people of the state under the mantra: ‘Rivers First’. Governor Fubara made the remark during the praise night organised on Friday by the state government to mark his first year in...
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) had said there are over 500,000 verified Data Protection Officers (DPOs) in the country, but less than 10,000 of them have the skills for data protection. The National Commissioner, NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria...
The Construction and Civil Engineering Senior Staff Association (CCESSA) and National Union of Civil Engineering Construction Furniture and Wood Workers (NUCECFWW), have threatened to stop work on major roads due to some crises. The unions affiliated to the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) and the Nigeria...
In a world where success is often measured by what we accumulate, Idris Hussein’s story stands out as a powerful reminder that true fulfillment comes from what we give, not what we get. Through his remarkable journey from poverty to purpose, Idris has demonstrated that giving is not...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Polytechnic Ugbokolo has strengthened its collaboration with the Nigeria Army College of Environmental Science and Technology (NACEST), Makurdi, for better performance and for the benefit of the Nigerian child. Speaking during a courtesy call by the management of NACEST, the...
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said it is desirous of a tobacco-free Nigeria and for its products to be completely banned in the nation. The Country Representative to Nigeria, Dr Walter Mulombo, said this on Friday in Abuja at a news conference to commemorate the 2024 World...
A former Health Minister, Prof Isaac Adewole, has advocated fiscal federalism where states get funds commensurate to what they bring into the federation account. Adewole, a former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, was a guest on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, a socio-political programme aired...
The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has said the 300 dollars helicopter landing levy collection by its concessionaire has been suspended. Mr Odutayo Oluseyi, Head, Press and Public Affairs Unit of the ministry, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday in Lagos. Oluseyi said...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised political parties to play by the rules and shun anything that could cause violence during the Sept. 21 governorship election in Edo. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, gave the advice during a meeting with leaders of political parties and...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Lagos State chapter, has commended Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State for his efforts at preserving the cultural heritage of the ancient state. The State’s Publicity Secretary of the Party, Mr Richard Benson, who gave the commendation...