By Nefishetu Yakubu The Chairman, Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Sen. Titus Zam (Benue North-West) has called on the commission to prioritise agriculture and rural development. Zam said this is to accelerate economic growth and improve the living conditions of people across the zone.Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi President Bola Tinubu has called on the leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) to engage in constructive criticism in order to advance education development in the country. Tinubu, represented by his Senior Special Assistant on Student Engagement, Sunday Asefon, disclosed this at the inaugurationContinue Reading
Tinubu seeks end to Africa’s raw cocoa export eraContinue Reading
By Chinedu Anolue The National President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Mrs Mutiat Disu, on Tuesday reaffirmed the association’s commitment to improving the welfare of police families. Disu gave the assurance when she paid a surprise visit to the Mobile Police 44 Barracks, Kuje, Abuja. She said thatContinue Reading
By Grace Abe A former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described late former President Muhammadu Buhari as a patriotic, compassionate and incorruptible leader. Mohammed made the remarks in Abuja during a tribute programme marking the first anniversary of Buhari’s passing on Monday. A statement on theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service says the current operational framework of the fire router system is undergoing comprehensive administrative and technical review for possible upgrade to improve efficiency. The Director of the service, ACG Zaccheaus Adebayo disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday.Continue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole President Bola Tinubu has promised that the ongoing provision of clean water by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) would be extended to all the area councils of the territory. Tinubu, represented by the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, gave the assurance while inaugurating the newly constructedContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says no fewer than 50 projects have been inaugurated in the FCT since President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023. Wike said this in Bwari on Tuesday, at the inauguration of the Bwari WaterContinue Reading
By Shedrack Frank The Bayelsa Government has approved a fresh welfare for its workers, including new allowances, promotion arrears, pension benefits and an extension of the retirement age for health workers. The Deputy Governor, Mr Peter Akpe, announced the approvals on Tuesday during a meeting with labour leaders, government officialsContinue Reading
By Joy Kaka An Abuja High Court on Tuesday acquitted a 29-year-old man, Simanyi Lawal, of stabbing his casual friend, Farouk Hamza to death. Delivering judgment, Justice Cyprian Agashieze held that the prosecution did not present eyewitnesses before the court to prove that the stabbing occurred. “The prosecution counsel, OluwaseunContinue Reading
