Tinubu to perform induction ceremony of NAF T-129 combat helicopters

NewsNigeriaTinubu to perform induction ceremony of NAF T-129 combat helicopters

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 5, 2024

The induction ceremony of the newly acquired Nigerian Air Force (NAF) T-129 ATAK helicopters and King Air 360i aircraft at the NAF Base, Makurdi, Benue State, by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. According to a press statement on Monday signed by Edward Gabkwet Air Vice Marshal, Director of Public Relations and Information NAF, the induction ceremony will be performed by the Special Guest of Honour, the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces...

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Ekiti government approves increase in subvention to higher institutions

EducationNewsNigeriaEkiti government approves increase in subvention to higher institutions

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 5, 2024

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has announced the approval of increase in the subvention to all state owned higher institutions in the state. Olayinka Oyebode, Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor in a press statement on Monday stated that the decision is in recognition of the role played by the higher institutions in the state’s development, and in fulfillment of the Governor’s promise to prioritise higher education and ensure that Ekiti State maintains its...

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Ogun @48: Gov Abiodun restates commitment to infrastructural development

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOgun @48: Gov Abiodun restates commitment to infrastructural development

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 3, 2024

Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has restated his administration’s commitment to the development of the state as well as his desire to improve the well-being of the citizens. Abiodun disclosed this on Saturday, to mark the 48th anniversary of the creation of the state. It will be recalled that Ogun State was created in 1976 by the regime of the late General Murtala Mohammed. Abiodun noted that despite various challenges, the Gateway State...

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Anambra: INEC commences distribution of sensitive materials ahead of Saturday, election

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAnambra: INEC commences distribution of sensitive materials ahead of Saturday, election

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 2, 2024

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Anambra State has commenced the distribution of sensitive materials to Nnewi North and Orumba North Local Government Areas (LGAs) ahead of Saturday, February 3, 2024 rerun election in the state. According to reports, the distribution exercise took place at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Awka, on Friday and was supervised by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu. While addressing journalists, Dr. Agwu said that the...

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Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEbonyi: Gunmen attack, left one police officer killed, another injured

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 2, 2024

Unknown gunmen attack on operatives of Ebonyi State Police Command on patrol along Ngbo-Effium road in Ohaukwu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state has resulted in the death of a policeman, while another officer sustained injury. The State Police Command disclosed this in a statement signed by the acting Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, on Friday. The statement noted that the hoodlums operated in an ash coloured Toyota Sienna. The attack took...

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Speaker Abbas lauds Dangote over Senegal’s highest honour recognition

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSpeaker Abbas lauds Dangote over Senegal’s highest honour recognition

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 2, 2024

Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, the Speaker of the House of Representatives has lauded Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the president of Dangote group over higher honour recognition by Senegal. In a press statement on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, Abbas congratulated Alhaji Aliko Dangote, on his conferment with Senegal’s highest national honour, the National Order of the Lion by President Macky Sall. The Speaker noted that Senegal’s highest national honour...

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WRAHP partners Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, holds stakeholders dialogue on SGBV

NewsNigeriaWRAHP partners Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, holds stakeholders dialogue on SGBV

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 2, 2024

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Women’s Rights and Health Project (WRAHP), managers of IRETI Resource Centre in partnership with Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, has held a one day stakeholders’ dialogues on Sex and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) for 60 traditional rulers and key influencers of opinion in Alimosho Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State. The Executive Director (WRAHP), Bose Ironsi who spoke at the event in Egbe-Idimu Community Town Hall noted that girls and...

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Oyo Govt suspends traditional ruler, Onido of Ido

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOyo Govt suspends traditional ruler, Onido of Ido

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 2, 2024

The Oyo State Government has suspended Oba Gbolagade Muritala Babalola (Gbadewolu I) as the Onido of Ido in Ido Local Government Area of the state. The government, in a letter dated 2nd of February, 2024 and signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, stated that Governor ‘Seyi Makinde approved the suspension on 1st of February, 2024. “I wish to inform you that His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Oyo...

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Nigeria set to partner with US in solid minerals development

National DevelopmentNewsNigeria set to partner with US in solid minerals development

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 2, 2024

Nigeria and the United States of America have agreed to partner in the mining sector to enhance revenue generation through solid minerals development. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake noted that the United States (US) has remained Nigeria’s longstanding ally and strategic partner for the mining sector development. While receiving Charge d’Affairs, US Embassy, David Greene in his office yesterday, Alake lauded the United States’ commitment to fostering cooperation with Nigeria in...

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Dr Agbana Memorial Lecture: PAAU VC calls for subsidised cancer treatment

HealthNewsNigeriaDr Agbana Memorial Lecture: PAAU VC calls for subsidised cancer treatment

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 1, 2024

Professor Marietu Ohunene Tenuche, the Vice-Chancellor of Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba (PAAU) has called on government at all levels to establish mechanism whereby patients suffering from cancer would receive treatment at subsidized rate as a result of huge capital involvement in handling the ailment. Marietu made the call during a memorial lecture held in honour of former Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba, Dr Emmanuel Busayo Agbana who...

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