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Niger State Governor, Muhammed Umar Bago, has urged key stakeholders in the state to support his ambitious vision for a “New Niger” to drive growth and development. He made this call during a grand reception held in honor of ministers from the state’s House of Assembly at the Justiće Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Center…
The Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia is partnering with the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to initiate road infrastructure across the state. The governor gave the update at the Grand Finale of the Igede Agba Festival and Prayer Summit, which took place in Oju local government area. Father Alia also disclosed that…
The Portuguese forward’s Pestana CR7 Marrakech hotel has become a refuge site for those affected by the massive Moroccan earthquake. On Friday a huge 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck the mountainous High Atlas region in Morocco, around 45 miles from the city of Marrakech. As of Saturday evening, at least 1,305 people have died as a result…
In a heartfelt message, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria expressed his condolences and unwavering solidarity with Morocco following a catastrophic earthquake that struck the North African nation on Saturday. The earthquake, which has claimed numerous lives and left many injured, has prompted an outpouring of support from leaders across the globe. President Tinubu extended…
House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating disposal of public property has denied the report by the managing director, Niger Delta Basin Development Authority, Mark Derefake. This is as the lawmakers frowned at the agency’s disposal of 48 items, including vehicles at N1.4 million without details of the cost of the items at procurement. The committee…
Internally Displaced Persons in the Ikot Eyo Edem community of Bakassi Local Government Area in Cross River State have raised allegations against the locals for encroaching on their settlement. They claim to face difficulties in receiving aid, whether in the form of relief supplies or financial assistance, from governmental bodies, organizations, or international donors, which…
Welcome to Wednesday, a day dedicated to exploring the intricacies of effective communication and its role as a bridge to deeper, more significant relationships. Communication serves as the life force of any relationship, whether personal or professional. It acts as the channel through which we convey our thoughts, emotions, and ideas. However, effective communication goes…
The Ekiti Government has denied reports that five persons drowned in flooding in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti, represented by his Deputy, Mrs. Monisade Afuye, clarified that there were no fatalities in the flooding. He expressed regret over the damage caused by the flood and assured that the government would take…
Relative peace has returned to the troubled communities of Abomege and Ishinkwo in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru approved the setting up of a Peace Committee to investigate the causes of the crisis between these communities. The committee successfully held joint meetings with the communities’ leaders and stakeholders and…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced plans to mobilize its members for a protest at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) over the recent hike in school fees across educational institutions in Nigeria. NANS also warned the Department of State Services (DSS) not to prevent students from exercising their right to protest, emphasizing…
The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has launched the 2023 tree-planting campaign with 1.2 million trees to be planted across the state. Governor Zulum launched the campaign at Borno State University Teaching Hospital to curb desertification and other environmental problems. “If (tree felling) is left unchecked, we may one day find that the whole of…
The Kano State Government has commenced the distribution of food items to the vulnerable and the less privilege people across the 44 Local government areas of the state. Governor Abba Yusuf who disclosed this during the Flagg off of the agricultural intervention programme in Kano, said the gesture was aimed at cushioning the effects of…
Rivers State Government has close down the Daar Communication subsidiaries, both Africa Independent Television, AIT, and Raypower FM operations in Port Harcourt. The media organization on its official X on Sunday, announced that the State Government shut down its operations through contracted telecommunications engineers accompanied by armed security operatives. “The contractors disconnected the wave guard…
Dr Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has highlighted the Ministry’s plans to construct humanitarian hubs in all 774 local government areas across the country. According to her, humanitarian hubs are a long-term aim for alleviating poverty in Nigeria since they would house locally generated items that will be supplied at lower…
When Mr. Omolaja Adebukola and his wife made the decision to purchase an Internet-enabled smartphone for their 14-year-old daughter, Bimbo, it was primarily to facilitate seamless family communication. Bimbo’s mother also saw it as a tool to keep tabs on her daughter’s activities and aid in school assignments requiring online research. However, the teenager and…
By Damilola Adeleke The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has denied responsibility for the alleged disappearance of a patient’s intestines. The mother of the patient had claimed that her son’s intestines went missing after corrective surgery at LASUTH. However, LASUTH’s management stated that while corrective surgery was indeed performed, they did not willfully remove…
The Niger State government has declared three day work free to fastrack the distribution of palliative to the 25 local government councils, from Wednesday to Friday next week. The state governor, Alhaji Mohammed Umar Bago, stated this at his maiden press conference in Minna, the state capital. He explained that the work free day for…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the provision of 5 million glasses for Nigerians with sight impairments across the country. The President stated this on Friday when he received the Founder and CEO of Peek Vision Foundation and Co-Founder of the Vision Catalyst Fund, Prof Andrew Bastawrous at the State House in Abuja. President Tinubu said…
By Damilola Adeleke The Lagos State Government has revealed that 2,588 minors experienced sexual assault and abuse within a one-year period in the state. These children reportedly faced emotional abuse during various domestic violence incidents recorded between August 2022 and July 2023. The government has initiated counseling sessions for 40% of these children to help…
By Damilola Adeleke Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) represented by the Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizen Awareness (CCLCA) have come together to express their unanimous support and confidence in Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President. The CSOs affirm that Gbajabiamila possesses the essential qualities of character, capability, and competence. Speaking at a…
By Damilola Adeleke Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has revealed that due to insurgency in various parts of Nigeria, more than 23,000 people have been reported missing in less than a decade. She shared this information during a stakeholders’ engagement event in Abuja, held under the theme “Where are…
By Damilola Adeleke The Imo Government has begun distributing 65,000 bags of rice to mitigate the impact of the fuel subsidy removal on its residents. Governor Hope Uzodimma explained that the removal of fuel subsidies was a necessary policy to save the economy from collapse. To address the resulting challenges of higher living costs and…
By Damilola Adeleke The Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) in Ogun State is cautioning motorists against drunk driving and other traffic violations as the “ember” months begin. The warning is particularly relevant during this period, as it’s believed that reckless driving tends to increase due to the rush to make profits or fulfill obligations….
The minority caucus of the Ogun State House of Assembly has called on the state government’s executive arm, led by Governor Dapo Abiodun, to respond transparently to accusations made by Wale Adedayo, the Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government. The caucus has urged the executive to provide sufficient evidence to address the allegations of withholding…
President Emmanuel Macron says the French ambassador to Niger Republic is still in the country despite the ultimatum issued by the junta. Macron who stated this while speaking to diplomats on Monday, admitted France’s support to the ousted President of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum. On Friday the junta in Niger gave a 48-hour ultimatum to the…
Pro-democracy activist, Hon Mike Msuaan, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider providing fuel subsidy removal palliatives to students in higher institutions of learning across the country. Speaking after receiving a distinguished service award as a True Nationalist in Abuja, he emphasized that extending these palliatives would help alleviate the effects of the…
Borno state governor, Babagana Zulum has donated the sum of N36.4 million to the newly-posted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in the state. Governor Zulum announced the donation when he visited the Corps members at their temporary orientation camp in Maiduguri. He declared that each of the 1,215 Corps members would receive N30,000 as…
Five prominent investment summit organizers are collaborating to host a groundbreaking Economic, Trade, and Investment Summit scheduled to coincide with the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, USA, in September 2023. The aim of the event is to attract global investments that support the ambitious agenda set by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration….
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, visited the site of a collapsed building in Garki II, Abuja. Speaking to journalists at the scene, Wike emphasized his commitment to enforcing proper building regulations within the nation’s capital. He reiterated that buildings without proper approval would be demolished, and he clarified that the intention behind…
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has deployed 103 mini-grids across the country under the Nigeria Electrification Project (NEP). The Managing Director and Chief Executive of REA, Ahmed Salihijo during the 10th Mini Grid roundtable discussion, held virtually on Wednesday in Abuja said the agency was committed to bridging the energy access gap in Nigeria. He…
Kwara State Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inaugurated a 12-member Committee on distribution of the N5 billion federal government palliatives.with the charge to ensure transparency and even distribution across the state. The palliative is one of the steps the government is taking to relieve people of the difficulties arising from the fuel subsidy removal…
