Year: 2024
COAS Inaugurates Special Intervention Projects in Niger State
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has called on the people of Angbasa in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State to collaborate with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to ensure a secure environment conducive to socio-economic development. The COAS made this appeal during the commissioning of the Chief…
Katsina SSA Digital Media, Isah Miqdad, to Present Fully Funded Scholarships and Bursaries to Local Students
Honorable Isah Miqdad, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Digital Media to Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State, has announced the upcoming presentation of fully sponsored scholarship and bursary awards to students in Katsina Local Government. In a statement, Miqdad emphasized the administration’s commitment to supporting education during these challenging times, particularly for disadvantaged…
Katsina Governor Radda Presents Admission Letters to 68 Scholarship Recipients Headed for China
Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has officially presented admission letters and international passports to 68 students selected for the state’s Special Foreign Scholarship Program. The students, who will depart for China tomorrow, are set to pursue advanced studies in Artificial Intelligence and Bio-economy under a fully sponsored scholarship program. The initiative, which…
Flood Crisis: President Tinubu Dispatches VP Shettima to Maiduguri as City Faces Severe Flooding
President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to urgently travel to Maiduguri, Borno State, to assess and respond to the devastating flood that has overtaken the city. The order came as heavy rains and the collapse of a spillway at Alau Dam have caused severe flooding across Maiduguri, displacing residents and affecting key…
NEMA Begins Evacuation of Flood Victims in Maiduguri
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has announced the commencement of an evacuation operation for residents affected by the severe flooding in Maiduguri, Borno State. The flooding, which was triggered by the collapse of a spillway at the Alau Dam, has inundated multiple communities in the metropolis, displacing many residents. In a statement released by…
Ogun to Release 100 CNG Buses, Sets Up Committee on Transport Fares – Abiodun
The Ogun State Government, under the leadership of Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to roll out 100 brand new 18-seater Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to support transporters in the state. This move is part of efforts to mitigate the impact of recent fuel price increases and ensure more affordable transportation for residents….
Details Emerge on Why NLC President Ajaero Was Arrested, Detained by DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) has shed light on the reasons behind the recent arrest and detention of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Comrade Joe Ajaero. According to sources within the agency, Ajaero was detained after failing to honour an official invitation extended to him by the DSS, which was related to a…
FG Bows to Pressure as DSS Releases NLC President from Detention
The Federal Government has yielded to pressure following the release of Comrade Joe Ajaero, the President of the National Labour Congress (NLC), from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Ajaero’s release came after mounting pleas, threats, and protests from the NLC, who condemned his detention as unjust and vowed to take further…
Lagos State Government Sued Over Alleged $100 Million Payment by Aliko Dangote for Ibeju-Lekki Land
The Lagos State Government has been taken to the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, following a lawsuit seeking transparency regarding a recent claim by Alhaji Aliko Dangote that he made a payment of $100 million to the government for land. The lawsuit demands that the state disclose details surrounding the alleged transaction, including how…
IPMAN: Fuel Pricing to Be Driven by Competition Between NNPC and Dangote Refinery
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has indicated that the price of petrol will determine whether its members purchase from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) or Dangote Refinery. According to Ukadike Chinedu, the National Publicity Secretary of IPMAN, marketers will seek the most cost-effective source as competition between local suppliers sets in….