Killer of Kwara Student to Die By Hanging Abdulrahman Bello, the killer of Hafsoh Yetunde Lawal, a 24-year-old final year student of Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin has been sentenced to death by hanging. The judgement was delivered by Justice Hannah Olushola Ajayi of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin, Thursday. Justice…
Tanzania Endorses Nigeria’s IMO Council Bid, Explores Nigerian Model for Maritime Sector Growth In a major diplomatic endorsement, the United Republic of Tanzania has thrown its weight behind Nigeria’s bid for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, citing strong bilateral relations and Nigeria’s past support as key factors. This declaration…
FG Flags Off Light Rail Projects In Northern States By Shalom Oludele As part of efforts to enhance public transportation and boost economic productivity in the northern region of Nigeria, the federal government has commenced plans to support light rail projects in key states, starting with Kaduna and Kano. This is according to a release…
President Tinubu Applaud Buni’s Massive Investment in Agriculture President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has commended Yobe State government for massively investing in agriculture to guarantee food sufficiency and security in the state. He stated this today at the launching of the state’s Agricultural Empowerment Programme in Damaturu. Tinubu, represented by the Senior Special Assistant…
Buni Eulogizes Tinubu on Improved Security Yobe state Governor Hon (Dr) Mai Mala Buni CON COMN, said the improvement in security in the state has granted farmers access to their farmlands for agricultural production. The Governor stated this today at the launching of the 2025 Yobe state Agricultural Empowerment Programme in Damaturu. According to the…
FG: Financing For Aba-Maiduguri Rail Corridor Secured Four Legacy Road Projects Designed To Connect Nigeria’s States By Shalom Oludele The federal government has secured financing for the entire Aba to Maiduguri corridor, cutting across Borno, Yobe, Gombe, Bauchi, Plateau, Kaduna, Nasarawa, and Benue, of the 1443 kilometer Portharcourt Eastern Narrow Gauge Railway Project. This is…
NANNM Begins Seven Days Warning Strike — Direct Members To Down Tools. By Chris Mark The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM)has reminded the federal Government of its seven days warning strike to press home their demands. In a letter by the Bayelsa State Secretary Nurse Fii Torubari Samuel to the Chairman State…
Reps to probe implementation of CNG policy on July 31 The House of Representatives Ad hoc Committee on the Implementation of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Policy says it will commence investigation into the implementation of the policy on Thursday July 31. In a statement on Tuesday by the Chairman of the Committee, Rep. Usman Jaha…
PTAD: Pensioners to be registered on NHIS next year The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has revealed plans to enrol its pensioners into the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) next year to improve healthcare access for retired Nigerians The new arrangement is part of the organization’s efforts to enhance the welfare of senior citizens and…
Pandemonium as Man who Beheaded Brother, Died in Ondo Tragedy has deepened in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State as Emmanuel, the man who allegedly beheaded his brother, Daniel, has reportedly died from injuries sustained after being lynched by an enraged mob. The gruesome incident occurred on Monday evening around the Origbara River axis,…
