Kogi Govt Disburses Bursary Allowance, Scholarship Support To Students

EducationNewsNigeriaPoliticsKogi Govt Disburses Bursary Allowance, Scholarship Support To Students

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 24, 2025

Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has flagged off the disbursement of bursary allowance and scholarship support to students in tertiary institutions. The event took place at the Glass House of Government House, Lokoja on Friday, where the Governor was represented by his Deputy, Salifu Joel. The bursary allowance and scholarship support are part of the state government’s efforts to alleviate the financial burden on students and their families. A total of 8,750 students will...

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Atiku Mourns Useni, Says He Was Accomplished Public Administrator, Soldier 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAtiku Mourns Useni, Says He Was Accomplished Public Administrator, Soldier 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 24, 2025

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has mourned the death of Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni, saying that his demise is a monumental loss of a powerhouse insider and institutional library of the country. Atiku had in a condolence message on Friday, paid tribute to the former minister of Transport and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), noted that the late General was as a fine soldier, astute public administrator, people’s oriented politician, a kindhearted peace lover...

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Enugu Govt. Signs MOUs To Boost Agro-Industrialization and State Economy

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEnugu Govt. Signs MOUs To Boost Agro-Industrialization and State Economy

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)January 24, 2025

The Enugu State Government plan to boost agriculture and grow the state’s economy has signed Memorandum of Understanding, MOU, with Fungtai Engineering Ltd and National Cashew Association of Nigeria, NCAN. The MOU signed with Fungtai Engineering Ltd. is for production of cash crops on 7,221 hectares of agricultural land at Ugwujoro, Nimbo, in Uzo-Uwani LGA while with the National Cashew Association of Nigeria, NCAN, for establishment of a pre-fabricated Domestic Export Warehouse at the Enugu...

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Anambra State NUJ Re-Elects Odogwu As Chairman, Elects New Executive 

MediaNewsNigeriaAnambra State NUJ Re-Elects Odogwu As Chairman, Elects New Executive 

PilotnewsJanuary 24, 2025

Dr. Odogwu Emeka Odogwu has been returned re-elected as the Chairman, Nigerian Union of Journalist, NUJ, Anambra State Council in an election held today at the Godwin Ezemo International Press Center, Awka. Dr Odogwu polled 173 votes to defeat her opponent, Comrade Ngozi Obileri who got 40 votes cast. Mr. Chibuzo Obidike of Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS Chapel of the Union was elected Treasurer. Comrade Obidike polled 168 votes to defeat the incumbent, Comrade Ogemdi...

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 Appeal Court Upholds Hotelier’s Death Sentence

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria Appeal Court Upholds Hotelier’s Death Sentence

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 24, 2025

The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State has upheld the death sentence passed on Dr. Ramon Adedoyin, a hotelier prosecuted in connection with the murder of Timothy Adegoke, a former Master’s student at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State. The decision of the Osun State High Court which earlier convicted Adedoyin and sentenced him to death was affirmed by the appellate court on Thursday. Recall that Adegoke had lodged at Adedoyin’s Hilton...

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Military, Police, and Local Vigilantes Foil Attacks In Adamawa, Yobe

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMilitary, Police, and Local Vigilantes Foil Attacks In Adamawa, Yobe

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 24, 2025

Military, Police, and local vigilantes repelled coordinated attacks by gunmen on the Garaha community in Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State on Thursday. Mr Dauda Istakis, village head of the community who confirmed the incident, said the gunmen attacked the village around 12:15 am, firing sporadically for nearly 40 minutes before the arrival of the securities. Mr. Istakis commended the military, armed vigilantes, and police for their bravery and proactive which saved the entire community....

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Grassroots Centre for Rights  Rejects Telecom Tariff Hike, Demands Reversal

NewsNigeriaTelecommunicationGrassroots Centre for Rights  Rejects Telecom Tariff Hike, Demands Reversal

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 23, 2025

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) recently approved a 50% increase in telecommunications tariffs, but the Civil Society Organization “The Grassroots Centre for Rights & Civic Orientation” has resisted and called for its reversal. The tariff adjustment, approved by NCC on January 20, was in response to requests from telecommunications companies, including MTN Nigeria, which had initially lobbied for a 100% increase, citing rising operational costs. The new tariff structure raises call rates from N11 to N16.50...

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NAF Airstrikes Neutralise Scores Of Bandits In Alawa Forest, Shiroro Area

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNAF Airstrikes Neutralise Scores Of Bandits In Alawa Forest, Shiroro Area

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 23, 2025

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) through its Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (AC OPFY) has recorded another significant achievement in its counter-terrorism campaign, killing scores of bandits and dismantling their logistics base at Alawa Forest in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. According to a press statement on Thursday signed by Olusola F Akinboyewa, Air Vice Marshal, Director Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force (NAF) stated that the operation was conducted...

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Police Rescue Rtd AIG Odumosu’s Wife, Kill Kidnappers, Recover Ransom

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Rescue Rtd AIG Odumosu’s Wife, Kill Kidnappers, Recover Ransom

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)January 23, 2025

Operatives of Ogun State Police command have rescued Sikirat, the kidnapped wife of retired Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, killed the kidnappers, and recovered the ransom reportedly paid to them. Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer stated this on Thursday. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, the Commissioner of Ogun State Police Command, CP Lanre Ogunlowo is billed to address newsmen on the development later...

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Benue State Records 12 Suspected Lassa Fever Cases, 3 Deaths

HealthNewsNigeriaBenue State Records 12 Suspected Lassa Fever Cases, 3 Deaths

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 23, 2025

The Benue State government has recorded 12 cases of suspected Lassa fever within one week with three deaths. The state’s Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Yanmar Ortese, who disclosed this on Wednesday said the incidents occurred in the Okpokwu Local Government Area of the state within the last week and the reported deaths and cases were still based on suspicions. “We have suspected cases of Lassa fever. Three people died with symptoms that...

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