Garba becomes Usmanu Danfodiyo varsity VC

By Emmanuel The Governing Council  of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has announced the appointment of Prof. Bashir Garba as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University. The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, UDUS, Prof. Attahiru Jega, announced this in a statement obtained by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading

Former presidents, governors pass vote of confidence in Tinubu

By Salif Atojoko Former presidents Muhammadu Buhari, Goodluck Jonathan, who attended the Council of State meeting on Tuesday physically, and all other former presidents who attended virtually, passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu. Mr Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, said this while briefing State HouseContinue Reading

UNICEF advocates stronger commitment to address Nigeria’s out-of-school menace

By Segun Giwa/Millicent Ifeanyichukwu   The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for stronger commitment from state governments and stakeholders in the education sector to develop models that will reduce the high number of out-of-school children in Nigeria.   Azuka Menkiti, UNICEF Education Specialist, made the remarks on MondayContinue Reading

Tinubu lauds Wakama on recognition as best basketball women’s coach

  By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has lauded Ms Rena Wakama, D’Tigress’ coach, on her recognition as the best coach of women’s basketball at the Paris 2024 Olympics. He stated that the recognition of Wakama, 32, by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), further accented her well-established leadership qualities andContinue Reading

We’ll satisfy yearnings of Nigerians on transportation – Tinubu

By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Monday said his administration was determined to satisfy the yearnings of Nigerians on transportation. The President made the remark while inaugurating 30 hybrid CNG buses donated by Depots and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) to the Federal Government on Monday inContinue Reading