A student of Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, has been beaten to death by some of his colleagues for allegedly stealing a mobile phone belonging to one of them. A source within the institution told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that the students started beating...
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The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, CP Usaini Gumel, has appealed for calm and tranquility in the state amidst the ongoing emirship tussle. Gumel, in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, assured the people that the police and security agencies had...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said its office in Benin City, Edo has been ravaged by flood. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Sam Olumekun, confirmed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Mr. Olumekun said...
The Labour Party (LP), has recognised and rewarded 150 individuals and support groups in FCT who contributed to its success in the 2023 general elections. Mrs Joy Ohiomero, a leader of the party in Abuja-South, said at the Luncheon/Award ceremony on Saturday in Abuja, that the awards were...
The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB) FORMOSO, Baylesa, has arrested two motor vessels and 12 crew members over alleged violation of maritime laws. The Commanding Officer, Capt. Murtala Rogo, disclosed this on Saturday while handing over the vessels and suspects to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety...
The new Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, made a triumphant return to the palace on Saturday, marking his official entrance as the 16th Emir of Kano. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who witnessed the event reports that the Emir was greeted by a large gathering of...
Elder stateman, Edwin Clark, on Saturday, re-echoed his call for restructuring to tackle the current security, socioeconomic and other challenges facing the country. He made the call during a church thanksgiving service held to mark his 97th birthday anniversary. Clark, a former Federal Commissioner of Information, who was...
A group of Islamic scholars in Kano State has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing controversy surrounding the throne of Emir of Kano. The leader of the group, Malam Ibrahim Khalil, along with 20 others, made the call in a statement issued in Kano on...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – Not fewer than 50 houses were destroyed as a result of heavy downpour in some parts of Nasarawa State. Many houses and property worth millions were submerged by flood, while others were completely destroyed by a heavy windstorm. In Akwanga town, the headquarters...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, and governors, have tasked APC stakeholders and members in the North Central Zone of the country to remain united in order to take the party to the next level....
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has announced a donation of bungalow flats to some serving and retiring Professor of university of Maiduguri. Governor Zulum also announced the intention of building additional housing estates for the staff of the university while pledging to resolve...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and IHS Towers, in collaboration with the Canadian Government have donated a Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) oxygen plant to Cross River State government. The oxygen plant is situated at the General Hospital, Calabar. Speaking during the commissioning...
Ahead of the first anniversary of his administration on May 29, President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on Saturday for Lagos to begin inauguration of projects completed under his administration. This is contained in a statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy,...
Enugu State Government has said it is working to introduce community tax whereby every adult in the rural communities pays tax for the development of the state. The Executive Chairman, Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS), Mr Emmanuel Nnamani, disclosed this during a chat with the News Agency...
The pioneer Director-General (D-G) of the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Dr Abbas Idriss, has urged the Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike against reducing the agency to a department. Idriss made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Over 20 different security agencies and more than 1,000 personnel participated in a significant show of unity and commitment as they staged their maiden 10-kilometer route march in Plateau State on Saturday. The event aimed to bolster synergy and collaboration among the various...
IBB, Abdulsalami applauds NECO Registrar, says council crucial to educational development of Nigeria
IBB, Abdulsalami applauds NECO Registrar, says council crucial to educational development of Nigeria
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Former Nigerian leaders, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida and Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar have commended the Registrar of the National Examinations Council (NECO) Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi for the various reforms which he has initiated since his assumption of Office. The former Leaders made the...
The Police Command and other security agencies in Kano will adhere strictly with the Court order halting the installation of a new Emir in Kano, the Commissioner, Mr Usaini Gumel, has said. Gumel told newsmen on Saturday in Kano that the Federal High Court order in suit FHC/KN/CS/182/2024,...
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has directed the immediate arrest of dethroned Kano Emir, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero. News Point Nigeria reports that the directive was communicated to newsmen by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Saturday morning. According to Governor Yusuf, ‘Aminu Ado Bayero’s unprecedented return...
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has urged the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development to cut down the prices of its 208 housing unit in Damaturu by 50 per cent. Buni, who spoke through his Director-General Press and Media Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, made the...