The Nigerian government, under President Tinubu, has stated that it acknowledges and respects the rights of Nigerians to engage in protests but is committed to ensuring that such activities do not disrupt public order or violate the rights of others. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made these remarks during a visit from…
Principal Consultant at Pandora Global Agency, Kehinde Ruth Onasoga, believes Artificial intelligence (AI) has come to stay, adding that any marketing communications professional that embraces the innovation will succeed. In an exclusive interview with The Guardian, she observed AI has long been a part of digital marketing communication, particularly, through machine learning algorithms used in…
A Benue State High Court has ordered the Nigerian Army and 10 others to pay the sum of N800 million as compensation for the killing of Sixtus Akure, a senior tax officer with the Benue Internal Revenue Service (BIRS). The judgement, which came three years after the brutal murder of Mr. Akure, was brought before…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ogun State has distanced itself from the tragic incident that led to the death of Pelumi David Idowu, a student of Gateway ICT Polytechnic. The NYSC Coordinator, Mrs. Olayinka Nasamu, stated that the corps had no knowledge of the hit-and-run driver responsible for the accident that claimed the…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has revealed that some tertiary institutions in the country illegally admitted over one million students. JAMB Registrar, Prof Is-haq Oloyede, made this revelation on Thursday in Abuja at the ongoing policy meeting on 2023/2024 admissions. The policy meeting, which has heads of tertiary institutions in the country, and…
UNICEF recently highlighted the concerning high level of infrastructural deficiencies, physical instability, and psychological challenges in schools in northern Nigeria. A 2023 survey conducted by the UN agency revealed significant underperformance in critical areas such as infrastructure, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH), and student nutrition. States like Kaduna, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Adamawa were identified as…
The Federal Government has debunked news report making the rounds about its purported decision to hand over public universities to private investors. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, stated this on Tuesday at the Quarterly Engagement of Education Ministers with Directors, Heads of Agencies and Parastatals under the Ministry of Education held in Abuja. It…
The 2024 National Division 1 Handball League kicked off on Monday, July 15, with thrilling games that captivated a large crowd at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Aidia Academy, Team Osun, and Desert Warriors were among the standout teams that secured victories in their opening matches held at the stadium’s Multipurpose Sports Hall….
The Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State, Malam Bala Ibrahim, recently inaugurated peace and reconciliation committees in the Janwawa and Bagadaza communities in Birnin Kudu and Gwaram Local Government Areas. This initiative aims to promote peaceful coexistence between farmers and herders in those areas and address the ongoing crisis between the two groups. During…
Two teenagers named Jelili and Babatunde were recently apprehended by members of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service for stealing a high-tension electricity cable in Arola village in Ede, Osun State. The suspects were caught in the act around 3:30 pm in the bush in Arola village by the security personnel who had been…
Former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Anamekwe Nwabuoku, and his co-defendant Felix Nweke, facing charges of money laundering amounting to N1.6bn, have requested more time from Justice James Omotoso of the Federal High Court in Abuja to complete the refund of the stolen public funds. The duo is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial…
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, announced on Wednesday that Ukraine will be receiving a batch of US-built F-16 fighter jets to help defend itself against Russian aggression. Blinken revealed that the F-16s, acquired from Denmark and the Netherlands, will be deployed to ensure Ukraine’s ability to resist Russian incursions effectively. This development…
The Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Professor Maduebibisi Iwe, has emphasized the importance of efficient service delivery to the staff of the Registry Department. He made this statement during the opening of the inaugural Registry Week organized by the University. Prof. Iwe warned the staff against engaging in behaviors that could hinder…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) opposed an application made by former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, for the release of his passport to enable him to travel overseas for medical treatment. Emefiele’s defense counsel, Labi-Lawal, had requested the release of his passport for a medical trip to the United…
The Operatives of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested the head of the Akarabata community in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Ba’ale Ige Babatunde, 50, with fresh cannabis plants that weighed 5kg. NDLEA also raided the Lagos base of a high-profile cocaine syndicate headed by a couple, Agbakoba Mmadu, and Agbakoba Chinwe, as well as…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has asserted his independence and autonomy in decision-making regarding infrastructure projects in the FCT. During the flag-off of the Kwaita-Yebu Road project in Kwali Area Council, which is estimated to cost N7 billion, Wike made it clear that he does not require anyone’s permission other than…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced plans to establish an additional 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations across Nigeria within the next twelve months. This initiative was revealed by Huub Stokman, the Managing Director of NNPC Retail Limited, during the inauguration of 11 CNG stations in Abuja and Lagos. Stokman highlighted the…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has appointed Chief Superintendent of Police Adekunle Omoyele (rtd) as the new Corps Commander of Osun Amotekun Corps, following the expiration of Brigadier General Bashir Adewinmbi’s tenure. The announcement was made by the governor’s spokesperson in a statement on Thursday. Omoyele, a retired officer with 35 years of meritorious service…
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Ethics and Privileges, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has appointed 500 aides to monitor her constituency projects in Oyo State. The All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker, representing Oluyole federal constituency, announced this through a statement released to journalists. According to Akande-Sadipe, the main task of these aides is to report…
The Presidential Task Force against economic sabotage and multiple taxation in Taraba State has issued a warning against illegal taxation practices on federal highways. The State Team Lead, Mafindi Danburam, emphasized that taxes on goods and items are only permissible at the point of loading and unloading, and any form of taxation beyond that is…
An Abuja Federal High Court has issued an order for the shutdown of two companies, Trinity Biotech Nigeria Limited and Resorts Express Concept Nigeria Ltd, allegedly linked to the $9.6 billion Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) Ltd scandal. The companies are associated with the fleeing Briton, Mr. James Nolan. Justice Donatus Okorowo, in separate judgments,…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has taken the decision to suspend his Senior Special Assistant on Civil Societies, Emmanuel Adebisi, with immediate effect. The suspension is pending the outcome of investigations to be conducted by the governor’s Chief of Staff, Kazeem Akinleye. In a statement released by Adeleke’s spokesperson,Olawale Rasheed,the governor also issued a…
Ondo South Senator, Jimoh Ibrahim, has raised concerns about the presence of over 277 guns and assorted weapons within less than 1,000 meters of the National Assembly. He made this revelation during a discussion on a motion regarding the suicide attacks in Gwoza, Borno State, which resulted in the deaths of 36 individuals. The motion…
The House of Representatives has decided to look into promotion stagnation in the Federal Civil Service from 2013 to 2023. The resolution was a sequel to a motion moved by Rep. Salman Idris, the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Agric Colleges and Institutions in Abuja. He said that promotion remained the progression of civil servants…
Tension has risen in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State following the reported arrest of Hon. Samuel Agada, a member representing Ogbadibo state constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly. According to sources, Agada was taken into custody by the police after an altercation that occurred when he tried to secure the…
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the South African National Defence Force in order to address the diverse security challenges facing the African continent. During an official visit to meet with the Chief of the South African National…
Rotary District 9127 has pledged to prioritize girl-child education and positively impact the youth in Nigeria. The Pioneer District Governor, Rotarian Mike Ukachi Nwanoshiri, made this commitment during his inaugural press conference in Abuja. The district, covering all Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), plans to introduce girl-child education initiatives to ensure their…
Many people are feared trapped following the collapse of a four-storey building in the Garki area of the Federal Capital Territory on Monday night. An eyewitness reported to newsmen, “There might be some people inside the collapsed building who may have died. I saw two people being pulled from the rubble and taken to…
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) has announced that Free Trade Zones generated N11.1 billion in revenue between 2020 and 2023. This clarification comes after an earlier submission to the Senate Committee on Trade and Investment mistakenly reported the figure as N11.11 trillion. NEPZA Managing Director Dr. Olufemi Ogunyemi, speaking on Monday in Abuja,…
A Nigerian man who lost both arms in an accident while working, has tied the knot with his woman. Samuel Odugbesan who worked as an electrical staff member in his previous employment, lost both arms in a work accident two years ago. On Friday, June 21, Samuel and his woman exchanged vows at the…
The federal government is selling three ageing presidential jets to reduce excessive spending on fleet maintenance. This decision follows the recommendation from the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence, which advised purchasing two new aircraft for the president and vice president. Shehu Buba Umar, chairman of the Senate Committee on National…
