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A member of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Rukayat Shittu, has invited African industrialist Alhaji Aliko Dangote to locate a refinery or energy investment in the state, following disputes surrounding a proposed project in Lamu, Kenya. The youngest female lawmaker in Nigeria, representing Asa Local Government Area in the hallowed chamber, made this ...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State says it has taken delivery of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the nationwide collection exercise scheduled to commence on Oct 9. Dr Mutiu Agboke, INEC State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Akure by Mr ...
The Sokoto State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr Bashir Achida, has reiterated the state government’s commitment to strengthening social accountability in the infrastructure sector. Achida stated this at the inauguration of the Infrastructure Transparency Initiative (CoST) committee on Friday in Sokoto. He noted that Sokoto is the second state in the federation to ...
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has cautioned motorists against speeding following a crash that claimed one life and left three others seriously injured. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed the incident in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki said the crash occurred along the Coastal ...
Law Officers Association of Nigeria, Enugu State Chapter, has embarked on a seven-day warning strike from Friday, Oct. 2, following government’s failure to address outstanding welfare and remuneration. The association disclosed this on Friday in a statement signed by its State Chairman, Mrs K.P. Onyia, and Secretary, Mr. M.O. Onyeze, in Enugu. It said the ...
The Ondo State Competition and Consumer Protection Agency (ODCCPA) has warned Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) against impersonating officials of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Mr Oluyemi Fasipe, Executive Chairman of ODCCPA, who gave the warning in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Akure, urged the “NGO’s to desist or face ...
The Military Pensions Board (MPB) has began implementation of newly approved pension rates and payment of arrears to military pensioners. The MPB disclosed this in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, Sqn.-Ldr. Aliyu Mohammed, on Friday in Abuja. Mohammed said the board said the adjustment followed the implementation of the new minimum wage ...
No fewer than 50 youths have commenced a six-month fashion design and garment-making training under the World Bank-backed IDEAS-Tvet programme in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Terrotory (FCT). The training is being conducted by Everest Heights Ltd., an accredited skills training centre, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education. IDEAS-Tvet means Innovation, Development and Effectiveness in ...
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) says the procurement process for new satellites approved by the President Bola Tinubu administration has reached 95 per cent completion. Prof. Matthew Adepoju, Director-General of NASRDA, said this during an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Friday. Adepoju said the administration had approved six satellites as part ...
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State, has congratulated the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on the occasion of his 61st birthday. Yusuf extended the congratulatory message in a statement issued by his Director-General, Media and Publicity, Sanusi Bature on Friday in Kano. He described Speaker Abbas as an experienced parliamentarian whose years ...
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved the pardon, release and commutation of sentences of 13 inmates in Nigerian Correctional Centres in the state to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The governor exercised the power under the Prerogative of Mercy provided for in Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), in consultation with ...
The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has demanded jobs and local content in Nigeria’s critical minerals framework with the United States. This is contained in a statement signed and issued by Mr Joel Odigie, General Secretary of ITUC-Africa, on Friday in Abuja. Odigie said Africa’s mineral resources must finance the ...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by his wife, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, attended the national premiere of MKO, a documentary film by US-based filmmaker Ose Oyamendan. The screening at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts was part of activities commemorating Nigeria's 66th Independence Anniversary. The film chronicles the life, political struggle and enduring legacy ...
Workers under the aegis of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) have directed all federal, state, and local government employees, including staff across all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) nationwide to embark on a three-day warning strike over associated living costs. The council instructed union officials across all levels of government to ensure ...
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Borno, has urged Nigerians to renew their patriotism, promote national unity and uphold the country’s core values for sustainable development. NOA State Director, Mr Michael Bdliya, said this in a message to mark the 66th Independence Anniversary, on Thursday in Maiduguri. Bdliya said that Nigeria’s diversity should be regarded ...
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, on Thursday in Ibadan commended Nigerian journalists for their contributions to national development, democratic consolidation and the promotion of accountability. The council’s chairman, Mr Akeem Abas, and secretary, Temidayo Adu, in a statement to mark Nigeria’s 66th independence anniversary, described the media as a critical institution ...
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has described Nigeria’s 66 years of independence as a continuing responsibility to the past, present and future, urging Nigerians to renew their faith in the country and contribute to building the nation they desire. Governor Aiyedatiwa, who spoke on Thursday at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Arcade, Akure, during the ...
The Executive Chairman of Ojokoro Local Council Development Area, Hon. (Barr.) Oluyemisi Adenike Rosiji, has expanded her administration’s education intervention with the launch of the second edition of the Back to School Initiative, providing essential learning materials to pupils across public primary schools in the council area. The initiative was flagged off on Monday at ...
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has granted pardon to nine inmates serving various terms in correctional facilities across the state as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 2026 Independence Day anniversary. Fintiri also approved the commutation of the death sentence on an inmate, Saidu Abdullahi, of the Yola Old Custodial Centre, to life imprisonment. The development ...
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mamman Giwa, has congratulated the people of Enugu State and Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The commissioner, in a congratulatory message he issued on Thursday in Enugu, assured residents of continued improvement in security across the state. The state police boss commended ...
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged Nigerians to uphold patriotism, resilience and determination to build a stronger and more prosperous nation. Sanwo-Olu made the call in a message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, to commemorate Nigeria’s 66th Independence anniversary. Nigeria gained political independence from Britain on ...
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has urged residents to protect the peace the state has worked hard to regain and ensure that the emerging political season does not undermine stability. Zulum made the call on Thursday in his Independence Day message to Nigerians and the people of Borno to mark the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary. ...
West Africa has emerged major frontier for the production and movement of methamphetamine, commonly known as crystal meth, amid growing concerns over its impact on security and public health. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday night. It was signed by Getulio Moreira, a researcher for Panel54, a Pan-Africa podcast ...
