Vice-Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Prof. Timothy Adebayo, has said adequate measures have been taken to forestall a re-occurrence of the recent killing of a student of the institution. Adebayo, who stated this while addressing a news conference on Monday in Oyo, said that the university had...
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Mixed reactions have continued to trail the one year anniversary of President Bola Tinubu led administration with knocks and praises by some Nigerians. President Tinubu was inaugurated as the 16th President of Nigeria on May 29, 2023. Some residents of Okitipupa in Ondo State who spoke with the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum was in Mobbar, Gunio and Magumeri LGCs headquarters on Sunday where he commissioned some completed ICT projects and inspected ongoing construction works as well unveiled the fifth newly constructed State Vocational Training Institute in Magumeri town of Magumeri...
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday said that his administration had, through its Project Zero Programme, helped 11,957 children who were out-of-school get back to their studies. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, made this known at the Children’s Day celebration parade and rally...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – There was wild jubilation in Ningo Sambe, a community in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State as electricity was restored after many months of blackout. The community had been without electricity following the vandalization of its transformer by yet-to-be identified vandals. The...
The legislature can be described as the assembly of the representatives of the people. It is seen as the heartbeat of democracy, to the extent that an appropriate aphorism on this organ of government reads “No legislature, no democracy.” The delivery of democratic gains, consolidation of national unity, good...
Adamawa State Government has declared a three-day mourning in honour of former Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Lamorde, and the late Member State Assembly, representing Ganye Constituency, Musa Abdulmalik. Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Humwashi Wonosikou, said this in a statement on Monday...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum ably represented by his deputy, Hon. Umar Kadafur alongside the Chairman, Borno State Amirul Hajj, Senator Kaka Lawan, have delivered their farewell messages to the first batch 410 Borno Pilgrims on board at the Maiduguri international Airport on...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, assured the general public, on Monday, of the judicious distribution of 37,000 bags of assorted food items donated by the federal government to the most deserving and vulnerable members of society. Zulum made this statement during the official...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday commenced the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Edo and Ondo states. The National Commissioner & Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said in a statement in Abuja on Monday, that the exercise...
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Malam Aminu Gwarzo, on Monday tendered an unreserved apology to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gwarzo, in a brief video interview at the Emir’s palace in Gidan Rumfa on Saturday, accused the...
Kano State Government has said nobody can intimidate it over its decision on the appointment of the dissolution of the five emirates and reinstatement of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi ll. The Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo made this known while addressing newsmen in Kano on Monday. This development follows the...
The Federal Government has announced the postponement of the inauguration and retreat for Pro-Chancellors, Chairmen and Members of Governing Councils of federal tertiary institutions. This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Monday by the Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Education, Mrs Folasade...
Before President Bola Tinubu assumed the reins of governance, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, was faced with the challenge of abandoned projects. The Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda was, however, expected to, among other things, complete ongoing projects and transform the FCT into a more habitable and economically...
Chief Temitope Fawehinmi became well known as a woman who has always been at the side of those in need. Obviously in acknowledgement and appreciation of her role in this regard, she was conferred with the traditional title of Gbajeniyi of Egbaland. She has been defined more by her...
Kano State Government appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing tussle over the throne of the Emir of Kano. Kano State Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo, made the call during a press conference at Government House on Monday. He said Tinubu’s intervention would save the state...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – A member of the House of Representatives for Gwer East/Gwer West Federal Constituency Dr Asema Achado, has expressed deep concern over the attacks on the people of Mbakera-Sough Council Ward of Gwer East local Government Area by suspected Fulani militia. The unprovoked...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi- Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has called for synergy in the fight against insecurity in North Central Nigeria even as he emphasized the need for multidimensional approach to defeat the menace. The Governor said this while speaking at the 1st North Central zonal...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Federal Government has handed over over 37,000 bags of assorted grains to the Borno State for onward distribution to poor and most vulnerable members of the society, as part of its initiatives to cushion the effect of the economic hardship as a...
By DOMINIC AKPENSUEN, Jalingo – Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas has promised to redouble his efforts in tackling the challenges affecting community development in the state. Governor Kefas made the vowed during the celebration of his one year in office as he organized thanksgiving service to appreciate God,...