Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has indicated that Peter Obi was not entirely devoted to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) during his tenure with the party. Lawal made the comments on Tuesday during a Prime Time interview on Arise Television, when he discussed recent developments in the ADC. His comments … Read more
The Federal Government prohibits honorary degree recipients from using the prefix ‘Dr’ in official, academic, or professional situations. Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, revealed this on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, while briefing State House media following a Federal Executive Council meeting. According to him, “The recent trend in the awarding of honorary … Read more
Protectors in Katsina State’s Sukunkumi hamlet, Kankia Local Government Area, stopped bandits from attacking a hunters’ and community watch post. About fifteen armed criminals riding motorbikes tried to storm the facility at about 7:30 p.m. on March 26, according to security sources. Zagazola Makama, a specialist in counterinsurgency, reported that sources indicated security troops rushed … Read more
Together with local vigilantes, troops from Sector 2, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), and Plateau State’s Wase Local Government Area seized 41 livestock that had been rustled. This was announced by Zagazola Makama, a specialist in security and counter-insurgency in the Lake Chad region, in a post on X. He revealed that the finding occurred during … Read more
In an effort to eradicate non-compliance throughout the state, Jigawa State has urged the media to ramp up public awareness efforts regarding the need of immunisation. At a one-day mass mobilisation debate on the polio campaign and routine immunisation, hosted by the State Primary Health Care Development Agency in partnership with UNICEF Kano Field Office, … Read more
In Effurun, Delta State, a suspect named Mene Ogidi was fatally shot. The Nigeria Police Force has denounced the incident. Based on credible information received from Benin Motor Park along the Warri-Sapele Motorway, operatives assigned to the Effurun Area Command were dispatched to apprehend a suspect who had been caught by transport union members trying … Read more
The government of Imo State has outlawed the practice of frequent textbook changes in both public and private schools inside the state. This prohibition is enforced by the Ministry of Education, Primary and Secondary. It also outlawed specific levels of public and private school commencement exercises. The new policy aims to alleviate financial strains on … Read more
The inhabitants of numerous communities in the Dan-Musa and Matazu local government areas of Katsina State have allegedly been demanded to pay a levy of N5 million by armed robbers. Among the impacted communities are Gidan Goge, Unguwar Tofa, and Mara Dangeza. The assailants reportedly threatened residents with attacks until they paid up by a … Read more
Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, national chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged young Nigerians to step up and protect and deepen democracy in the country. He said they were essential to the country’s stability now and in the future. At a time when the nation is undergoing reforms, Professor Yilwatda called on young … Read more
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s vice presidential candidate for 2023, has reiterated his earlier claims that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) lost the previous presidential election. During an interview on Tuesday’s Politics Today on Channels Television, Datti made the assertion. I say it again: the APC lost the 2023 election. He spoke about … Read more