Category: News
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Palliatives: Lawan Receives Rousing Welcome From Constituents
Thousands of constituents from Yobe North Senatorial District, on Friday afternoon, stormed the Wachakal airstrip to welcome former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. Senator Lawan arrived Wachakal in Nguru local government area of Yobe state from Abuja at exactly 12:40pm. The former Senate President during his tenure between 2019-2023 facilitated the reconstruction of the airstrip. The…
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Bauchi Governor Receives AVM E.E EFFIOM Commander Special Operations,NAF Command Bauchi
Bauchi State Governor Bala has received the Air Commanding Officer (Operation) of the Nigerian Air Force Bauchi Command, Air Vice Marshal E.E EFFIOM on a courtesy visit at the Bauchi Government House. Governor Bala Abdlkadir Mohammed appreciates the support from the NAF in the enhancement of the security of the state, ensuring them of his…
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New media crucial to national unity, development – Deputy Senate President
* APC Media Network appoints Shettima, Abbas, Barau as grand patrons Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, CON, has described the new media as a crucial tool for the promotion of national unity and development. Senator Barau stated this while hosting members of the Northern Nigeria APC Media Network at the Senate,…
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We Have Attracted Over $ 2. 5b Investments To Edo —Says ESIPO Boss Uwaifo
Managing Director, Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO), Kelvin Uwaibi, yesterday, said that the agency has successfully attracted over $2.5 billion diverse investments, which has enhanced the state’s economic landscape since its inception. He disclosed this in Benin while on a courtesy call on the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State…
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Tension in ESUT over reported massive mysterious deaths of students
There is tension in the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Agbani, Enugu, over alleged mysterious deaths of students. Sources hinted that many students have died in mysterious circumstances within the last few weeks, prompting a demand by the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, for the immediate shut down of the institution.…
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Troops Destroy 444 illegal refineries In Delta As NDDC tackles Epileptic Power Supply
By Lateef Taiwo Determined to eradicate all forms of illegal Operations in Oil bunkering, troops of sixth division, Nigerian Army have destroyed no fewer than 444 active ovens used for refining of stolen Crude Oil around Ogbokoko, Atu , its environs in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. The troops, investigation revealed, destroyed…
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Zulum At 54: Governor Inuwa Greets Borno Governor
From Lateef Taiwo The Chairman of Northern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON has felicitated with Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum as he marks his 54th birthday today. “I join the good people of Borno state and indeed the family and well wishers of my dear brother and…
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No Civil Servant Can Frustrate Me’— Umahi Warns Against Sabotage
From Lateef Taiwo The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has warned civil servants against any attempt to frustrate him while administering his duty in the ministry. The former Ebonyi State governor gave the warning while interacting with contractors and senior civil servants in the ministry. He said he would not tolerate negative attitude to work,…
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𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Cement is too expensive, I will speak with manufacturers on reducing prices —Umahi
David Umahi, minister of works, says he will dialogue with cement manufacturers over reducing the prices of their products. He spoke on Thursday while featuring on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme. The minister said contractors have complained over the high cost of cement in the country and made claims that importing the product would…
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“Urging Tinubu: Women’s group pushes for Sexual Harassment Bill approval.”
The Women’s Network, an influential women’s rights group, has implored President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to give his assent to the recently passed Sexual Harassment Bill by the 9th National Assembly. This plea aligns with their recommendation for Nigerian educational establishments to implement robust sexual and gender harassment policies. These steps aim to protect the dignity…