By Ahmed Abba The Yobe State Arabic and Islamic Education Board (AISEB) has commenced distribution of mats and mosquito nets to Almajiri pupils across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state. Executive Secretary of the Board, Malam Umar Abubakar, disclosed this during the inauguration of the distribution exercise inContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Antswen Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue has appointed music legend, Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2Baba as his Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach. Alia announced the appointment at Government House, Makurdi, on Wednesday, when he received the music icon who paid him a sympathy visit. TheContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Federal Government has inaugurated flight operations of Overland Airways at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Niger state. Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Airspace Development, inaugurated the flight operation in Minna on Wednesday. He said that the newly reconstructed airport would beContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has announced the release of ₦50 billion by the Federal Government to the academic and non-academic staff unions of federal universities. Alausa said that the money was for settlement of earned allowances, as promised by President Bola Tinubu. According to him,Continue Reading
By Mujidat Oyewole The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has given marching orders to the Nigerian Army to flush out bandits terrorising the people of Baruten and Kaiama Local Governments of Kwara. The Chief of Army Staff similarly gave an order to fish out terrorists in BorguContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha National Chairman of Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Yusuf Dantalle, has urged stakeholders to intensify efforts toward eliminating all gender-related barriers, especially those inhibiting inclusive politics in Nigeria. Dantalle made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at a conference for women political leaders, with the theme “Breaking BarriersContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has urged world leaders to demonstrate unity, courage, and sustained commitment in addressing the worsening global climate crisis. Speaking on Wednesday during a high-level virtual dialogue on climate and the just transition, President Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria’s dedication to forging a paradigm shift in whichContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi No fewer than 501 visually impaired candidates are set to sit for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at 11 designated centres across the country. Chairman of the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG), Prof. Emeritus Peter Okebukola, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a newsContinue Reading
The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, has advocated drug integrity tests for corps members, prospective couples, and others aimed at discouraging substance abuse. Marwa said the proposed integrity tests were not meant as punitive but preventive measures aimed at discouraging substanceContinue Reading
By Bolanle Lawal Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State on Wednesday launched a ground-breaking 3D drone aerial mapping of the state to enhance land administration and boost investment. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ceremony was held at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, Ado-Ekiti. Oyebanji, whileContinue Reading
