By Awayi Kuje Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has assured party faithful and aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that the party will conduct free and fair governorship primaries ahead of the 2027 elections. Sule gave theContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The House of Representatives has clarified that a probe into the annual losses from tax concessions and waivers was not a witch-hunt, but a move to strengthen incentive administration, protect public funds, and restore confidence in government support programmes. The Chairman of theContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba Nearly two-thirds of all maternal deaths worldwide occur in countries marked by conflict or fragility, making pregnancy more dangerous in such environments. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and partners stated this in a report released on Tuesday. The risk of a woman who lives in a countryContinue Reading
By Amina Ahmed The Nigerian Women in Information and Technology (NIWIIT) says challenges such as underrepresentation, bias and limited access to resources still persist for girls studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses. The Chairperson of NIWIIT, Bauchi Chapter, Dr Fatima Zambuk, noted this at a one-day programme it organisedContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Senate multi-committee budget defence meetings are crucial for scrutinising government spending plans and policy priorities ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle. Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta), who represents Delta North Senatorial District and Chairman, Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, said this while speaking to some journalistsContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The detained former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday spent his second night at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. El -Rufai who presented himself for questioning over corruption allegations on Monday, at the EFCC headquarters Abuja, was heldContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, has extended warm greetings to Christians and Muslims observing Lent and Ramadan. Ojelabi, in a statement on Wedneday in Lagos, described the season as a period of deep spiritual reflection,Continue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Senate on Tuesday expressed concern over the inferno that razed the Singer Market in Kano, a major commercial hub in Northern Nigeria. The lawmakers, at an emergency sitting, called for urgent investigation to determine the root cause of the fire outbreak. TheyContinue Reading
The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Habu Gumel, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his visionary leadership and support for sports development.Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Crescent Pearls Technical College of Education has been formally inaugurated, marking a significant development in efforts to strengthen teacher education in Nigeria. The institution secured provisional approval from the National Commission for Colleges of Education in May 2024, while the grand opening unveiled facilities designedContinue Reading
