Education Is A Weapon To Fight Poverty, Unemployment

Education has been described as a weapon for fighting poverty and unemployment in the country. The chairman of Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board, ZSUBEB, Prof Nasiru Garba Anka disclosed this on Wednesday while receiving members of the State House of Assembly committee on education who visited the Board in Gusau for an oversight function. Professor Anka assured that he would work hand in hand with the committee to improve the standard of education in...

President Tinubu travels to Paris amid terror attacks in Plateau

President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, departed Abuja for Paris, France, on a “private visit” according to a statement by his spokesman Ajuri Ngalale. Tinubu’s trip is coming on the heels of a terror attack in Mangu LGA of Plateau State which erupted on Monday night. The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang imposed a 24-hour curfew in the LGA to halt the series of distressing attacks. Yet the situation remains tense. The armed assailants have left...

Enugu State: JONAPWD Commends Governor Mbah

…Calls For Inclusivity In Ongoing Infrastructural Development In Enugu The Enugu State Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, JONAPWD, commends the Enugu State Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for the successful disbursement of the NG-CARES grant to over 150 members of their association. In a press release signed by JONAPWD Chairman, Comrade Onyebuchi Mba, more than 150 members of the disability community in Enugu State were empowered with seventy thousand naira (N70,000) each disbursed...

Governor Soludo and His Majesty Igwe Achebe: “Sacked” or “Removed,” Then What?

“It is now left to see how the government intends to manage the situation given the flared nerves, ruffled feathers, and bruised egos.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu After weeks of unabated controversy over the suspension of Igwe Neni, the government of Anambra State has yet again responded, leading to another round of debate. The press release on what actually transpired between the government and the monarchs during their meeting on January 22nd has left many confused or...

Preparations in Top Gear as INEC Readies for the Rerun Elections in Anambra State

The Independent National Electoral Commission – INEC, in Anambra State, has said that preparations are in the final stages for the rerun election in two federal constituencies in Anambra State on February 3, 2024. This was revealed by the INEC through the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Anambra State, Dr. Mrs. Queen Elizabeth Agwu on Wednesday during a press briefing at the INEC headquarters in Awka. The Election Petition Tribunal had ruled that a rerun election...

U.S. Secretary of State Says Corruption discourages American investors

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has assured President Bola Tinubu of the readiness of U.S. technology experts to drive a technology revolution in Nigeria. Blinken, who is currently on an African tour that would end on Jan. 26, arrived in Abuja late Tuesday. “American entrepreneurs and companies are ready to partner and invest in Nigeria, particularly in the tech sector,” he said while briefing the press after he met with President Tinubu at...

Governor Mutfwang Announces 24hr Curfew In Mangu LGA

To avert the breakdown of law and order in the Mangu local government area, Plateau State Governor, Caleb  Mutfwang, has declared a 24-hour curfew in the local government area with immediate effect. The Director of Press and Public Affairs, Government House, Gyang Bere in a statement issued on Tuesday said the decision was taken after consultations with relevant security agencies. Bere advised citizens, especially Mangu residents, to comply with the sit-at-home order while only persons...

Fire Destroys 34 Shops At GSM Market In Damaturu

Goods worth N150 million have been destroyed by fire on Tuesday at the popular GSM market in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State. It was gathered that the incident at the Abashawa ward of the market affected 34 shops but was later put off by firefighters. Alhaji Malami Ali, the state chairman of GSM Market and Parts said, ‘‘I wake up early morning to this development after they (traders in the market) called and briefed me...

Committee on National Values Charter Submits Blueprint To Information Minister 

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohamed Idris, has pledged to implement a comprehensive strategy that considers the various ways moral values can become engrained in the hearts and minds of every citizen. The minister made the pledge while receiving the blueprint of the National Values Charter from the Chairman of the Committee, Dr Mohammed Auwal Haruna, in Abuja, said the Tinubu Administration is determined to define and document the core values that will...

Anambra House of Assembly Resumes, Makes Changes in Leadership

Anambra State House of Assembly has resumed plenary on Tuesday 22nd January, 2024. This is the first sitting of the House since adjournment last December for the Christmas and New Year break. During plenary, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Somto Udeze announced a change in leadership which saw Hon. Noble Igwe, a member of the House representing Ogbaru I constituency emerge as the Deputy Minority Leader of the House. This change was necessitated by the removal of...

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