Rabies Kill Three Persons In Adamawa

The Adamawa State Government has confirmed that the outbreak of rabies in the state has claimed the lives of three people. Rabies is a deadly virus which can be found mostly in dogs and cats spread to humans from the Saliva of an infected dog or cat and is spread as a result from the bitten animals. The Director Veterinary Services in the Adamawa Ministry of Livestock and Aquaculture Development Dr. Bartholomeus Nyalas who disclosed...

In Search of Opposition —the Rocky Trends of Nigerian Politics

“Are politicians giving up on opposition politics which is a critical democratic content in a struggling country?” —Ebuka Onyekwelu Since the All Progressives Congress – APC, took over Governance in Nigeria in 2015, there has been a near-total collapse of opposition to the National Government. The major opposition which is the Peoples’ Democratic Party – PDP, has been so decimated that it is now an image of its former self. With twelve states, the PDP...

Minister Proposes 2-Year NYSC, Wants Focus on Job Creation

In a move that could reshape the future of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), the Minister of State for Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, has suggested that the one-year national service be extended to two years. Dr Alausa proposed on Friday during a visit to the NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed. According to a post on NYSC’s official Facebook page, the Minister believes the extension would give young graduates more time to gain...

US Raises Concerns Over Edo Governorship Tribunal, Flags Flaws in Election Process

The United States has expressed serious concerns over handling the Edo State governorship election, saying it is paying close attention to how the legal tussle is unfolding. This comes just days after the Edo Election Petitions Tribunal dismissed the case filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, and upheld the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, in the September 2024 election. But the US Mission in Nigeria says...

VOA Hausa Service Ceases Operations in Nigeria Following U.S. Funding Cuts

The Voice of America (VOA) Hausa-language service has ceased operations in Nigeria and other West African nations due to funding cuts initiated by the Trump administration. This development has left millions of listeners, particularly in northern Nigeria, without access to a trusted international news source. Listeners in northern Nigeria first noticed the disruption when scheduled broadcasts were replaced with music, leading to widespread concern. A check by Pilot News on the VOA Hausa website, which...

Tinubu Condemns Plateau Killings, Orders Manhunt for Attackers

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the spate of killings in Plateau State, describing the attacks as unacceptable and vowing that those responsible will be brought to justice. Reacting to the brutal killings in Ruwi, Hurti, Tadai, Manguna and Dafo communities in Bokkos Local Government Area, the President said: “The report of another violent attack in communities in Plateau State by mindless gunmen saddens me. The latest attacks on defenceless citizens are unacceptable. I have directed...

NBA Intervenes as Patience Jonathan’s Ex-Domestic Workers Mark 6 Years Behind Bars

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has stepped into the prolonged detention saga involving 15 former domestic staff of Nigeria’s ex-First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, who have now spent six years behind bars without trial. Held at the Okaka Custodial Centre in Bayelsa State since 2019, the former aides were arrested and charged for allegedly stealing items valued at ₦200 million from Mrs Jonathan’s apartment in Otuoke, Bayelsa. The charges range from burglary, conspiracy to commit...

Ex-PDP Deputy National Chairman Yekini Adeojo Is Dead

A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Yekini Adeojo has died. Adeojo, a prominent politician from Oyo State and respected traditional leader reportedly died on Friday morning in Ibadan, Oyo State. Chief Adeojo was the former Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and held the prestigious title of Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland. He was also a notable chieftain of the party in Ibadan. He was one...

Abure Removal: Labour Party Lauds Supreme Court Judgement

 …Describes  It As Triumph For Justice, Rule Of Law The Labour Party (LP) has lauded the Supreme Court judgement, which saw the removal of Mr. Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the party, describing it as a landmark judgment, a monumental win not just for the party but also for the nation’s democracy. According to the party, the ruling has been celebrated as a testament to the strength of democracy, the rule of law,...

Benue State Universal Basic Education Board Executes 374 projects

In its determination to ensure conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning in public schools, Benue State Government has improved school infrastructure with at least 374 school projects and supply educational materials. The projects and supplies include classroom renovations, construction of hostels, perimeter fencing, borehole installations, and distribution of school furniture. Dr. Grace Adagba, Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) who disclosed this to newsmen said 52 schools are undergoing classroom rehabilitation...

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