The Executive Chairmen of the Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB) in the south-west, say they would beef-up security to ensure that basic education continues undisrupted. Dr Nureni Adeniran, Dean, south-west Executive Chairmen of UBEB announced this during the ‘critical meeting…
The Bauchi state government says it has spent N372 million on the reactivation of dilapidated power lines, to restore regular power supply to the state. Malam Umaru Sade, the state Commissioner for Power, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Bauchi,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed April 24 for the Rimba/Ebagi Ward of Abaji Area Council by-election in the FCT. The commission disclosed this in a statement by Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and…
Police in Anambra have confirmed gun attack on gathering being addressed by Prof. Charles Soludo, former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor in his country home in Isuofia, Aguata in Anambra. Soludo, a governorship aspirant of the All Progressive Grand…
Akinlabi Afolabi, Ibadan The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Wednesday, solicited collaboration of the media industry on efficient disaster management in Oyo State. The newly deployed zonal coordinator of the agency to the state, Mr. Akiode Saheed, made this known,…
By Taofeek Lawal, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Administration(FCTA), has disbursed a total sum of N3,736, 038, 550.20 billion to the six Area Councils in the FCT and other stakeholders as its share of statutory allocation for the month of…
Taofeek Lawal, Abuja Minister of federal Capital Territory(FCT), Muhammad Bello, has said that the much-talked about 13.25 km Apo-Karshi Road earlier slated to be completed before this year’s raining season may not be feasible any longer. The minister had on…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extended the sale of its expression of interest and nomination forms for the Anambra governorship election by one week. The party in a statement by its National Organising Secretary, retired Col. Austin Akobundu, said…
By Titus Atondu, Makurdi Hard time awaits street hawkers around Wuruku market as Benue State Executive Council, (EXCO), has ordered vacation of streets by hawkers or stand to lose their goods. Exco also directed traders occupying mini shops along Swange…
Tina Omoregie, Abuja The Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Shu’aibu Ibrahim has been conferred with “Africa Meritorious Service Award” by the International Free Media Organization for his exemplary leadership and good conduct which resulted in many positive…
