Kano State Government Conducts Mass Wedding Of 3,600 Couples

The Kano State Government on Friday conducted a mass wedding of 3,600 men and women across the 44 local government areas of the state at the palace of the Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero. The beneficiaries were mainly young girls and boys, widows, divorcees, and spinsters. Gov. Abba Yusuf explained that the mass wedding initiative would not only strengthen the bonds between couples but also underscore the commitment of the state government to support its citizens...

Pensioners In Oyo State Warns Against Swindlers

The Oyo State Commissioner for Establishment and Training, Adeniyi Adebisi, has warned pensioners in the state that some unscrupulous elements have been swindling them with a promise to fast-track their gratuities. He gave the warning Friday in a statement by Prince Dotun Oyelade, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, saying the ministry is aware of some insinuations by some people to defraud pensioners awaiting gratuities. “The general public should be wary of such to avoid falling...

Security Operatives Rescue 26 People In Kebbi, Jigawa

The military in a joint operation with other security agencies rescued 18 persons abducted at Kanya, Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The Chairman of Danko Wasagu Local Government, Alhaji Hussaini Aliyu-Bena, while confirming the operation to journalists said the abducted persons were rescued at Karen Bena as the bandits attempted to cross into Zamfara State at about 5:30 p.m Thursday. “Many villagers have started returning to their homes and continued with their...

ASUU Kick Against Inclusion Of Private Universities As TETFund Beneficiaries

The move to incorporate private universities as beneficiaries in the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has received stiff resistance from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). President of ASUU, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke on Wednesday at a two-day interactive session between TETFund and all unions of beneficiary institutions, said such a move would lead to the proliferation of private universities devoid of quality. Prof Osodeke, urged the agency to work more on the monitoring method...

Federal Fire Service Saves Over 300 Billion Naira From Fire In Six Months

Federal Fire Service (FFS) says it saved property worth over 300 billion Naira from fire between January and June 2023. Controller General of the Service, Engr Jaji Abdulganiyu, disclosed this while commissioning six firefighting trucks and 15 Ford Rapid Response Vehicles at the Federal Fire Service Headquarters, Abuja on Wednesday. Abdulganiyu explained that due government’s support the Service had revolved around meeting global standards in firefighting and security. “Our fire statistics in the first and...

Nigeria Records Highest Maternal Deaths In The World

…82,000 Deaths Annually Nigeria has the highest number of maternal deaths in the world with 82,000 deaths per year, making up 13% of the world’s total. Associate Professor of Public Health at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Dr Mobolanle Balogun who lamented over the situation, called for collective action to reverse the trend. Balogun, spoke in Lagos during the inauguration of the #weMenforHer campaign by the Maternal and Reproductive Health Research Collective (MRHRC)....

Fuel Tanker Explode, Destroys Property Worth Over N600 million In Nasarawa

Acting Director, Nasarawa State Fire Service, Mr. Ombugu Joshua has called on residents of the state to always alert the firefighters on time whenever they experience a fire outbreak for prompt response. He spoke against the backdrop of a tanker loaded with fuel which exploded while discharging petroleum products at Sandaji Filling Station located along the Lafia-Jos road in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital destroying property worth over N600 million. Owner of the affected filling...

I’m Still Alive – Former Nigerian Military Leader Gen. Gowon

Former Military Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon said he is still alive and well, thereby dismissing rumour of his death circulating on social media. According to the Nigerian Television Authority, Gowon said “I am still around and well. I am not in a hurry” The former Head of State was quoted to have said in a statement by Adeyeye Ajayi, his personal aide. Gowon would turn 89 on Thursday, October 19, 2023. The former...

EFFC Apprehends 48 Suspected Internet Fraudsters

The Benin Zonal Command of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, said it apprehended 48 suspected Internet fraudsters in Asaba, Delta State. The anti-graft agency on its X handle, explained that the suspects were apprehended last Friday, October 6, 2023. EFCC said: “the suspects were arrested at different locations in Asaba following intelligence on their suspicious activities. They have made useful statements and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are...

Atiku applies to use Tinubu’s CSU records as evidence in Supreme Court

Atiku Abubakar has applied to file fresh evidence in his ongoing legal tussle with President Bola Tinubu that has been escalated to the Supreme Court. Atiku, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the last general election, has remained steadfast in challenging Tinubu’s election despite the verdict of the presidential election petition tribunal on September 6. He exported the matter to the United States, requesting that Tinubu’s alma mater the Chicago State University release...

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