February 2023

2023: Ooni begs Ife politicians to embrace peace

By Jeleel Olawale The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Wednesday called on Ife politicians to allow peace to reign in the forthcoming election. Ooni made the call while holding peace talk with politicians of Ile-Ife…

Herbalist, 21 others arrested for robbery in Edo

A 65-year-old herbalist and 21 other suspects have been arrested by the Edo State Police Command for armed robbery, cultism and unlawful assembly in the state. The command spokesman, Chidi Nwabuzor, in a statement on Tuesday, said the herbalist and…

Ganduje appoints 12 new Permanent Secretaries

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has approved the appoionment of 12 new Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service. This is contained in a statement on Wednesday in Kano, by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Abba…

JAMB closes 2023 UTME registration

The registration for the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME) has ended after a one-week extension announced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The Head, Public Affairs and Protocol of the board, Dr Fabian Benjamin, made this known…

NIS opens enhanced e-passport facility in Zaria

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has opened an e-passport facility in Zaria, Kaduna State, to enhance passport administration in the state. The NIS Comptroller General, Isah Jere, who inaugurated the new office on Wednesday, said the new facility was part…