The Yobe State Government and the Tunisian government have expressed willingness to partner with each other in the areas of commerce, agriculture and education, among others. According to a statement by Mamman Mohammed, Director General, Press and Media Affairs to Yobe State Governor that the decision was reached when the Tunisian ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Mohsen Antit, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Buni on Thursday. The statement said the diplomat had explained that Yobe...

The Senate had resolved on Thursday to amend the North West and South East Development Commissions Acts, while the South-South Development Commission Bill passed for a second reading on the floor of the red chamber. Opeyemi Bamidele, leader of the Senate who led the debate on the two bills said amendment to the North West Development Commission Act, 2024, would provide for geo-political representation in the governing board of the commission. He explained that the...

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, Musa Aliyu says the commission has recovered over N13 billion diverted public funds in September 2024. Aliyu, who disclosed this during the launch of the ICPC’s 2024-2028 strategic action plan on Wednesday in Abuja, stressed that the Commission has been working relentlessly to fulfil its mandate. The ICPC boss who did not reveal where exactly the funds were recovered from, revealed that...

Due to the influx of bandits and negative elements in all mining-related activities, the Kogi State Government says it has suspended all mining activities in the state. Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Bashiru Gegu disclosed this to Journalists after the State Executive Council meeting presided over by the Kogi State Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo. He said the ministry will start the profiling of Legal Mining Companies in the state. “This is to enable...

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has extolled the role of security agencies for maintaining peace and order in the state. Fintiri gave the commendation in his message on the occasion of the 64th independence anniversary of Nigeria’s nationhood. The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Humwashi Wonosikou explained that his administration’s peace initiatives are aimed at promoting harmony and understanding among citizens. He urged the people not to compromise the...