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The police command in Borno on Tuesday confirmed the death of Ruth Wazis, former Head of the Department of Business Management, University of Maiduguri, who tragically passed away in an accident at her home. The Commissioner of Police (CP), Yusuf Lawal, who confirmed the incident in an interview with journalists, said the incident occurred on Sunday. Mr Lawal said that as Ms Ruth was parking her car in her garage, a sudden mechanical malfunction caused the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly, knocking her to the ground and stepping on her chest. He said that she unfortunately succumbed to her injuries before being taken to the hospital. He explained that her remains was taken to the hospital by members of her family.NAN

The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, has been plunged into darkness following the sudden disconnection of power supply by the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO). The action of the firm was in spite of the payment of N20 million out of the N60 million monthly bill by the state-owned university. The management is now considering three options: shutting down the university, asking the students not to return after their semester vacation, or having them bear the brunt of living without electricity. The Dean of Students’ Affairs, Abdulkadir Dambazau, disclosed this to journalists in Wudil on Monday. He said that the institution relied heavily on power to supply water, which has now become a serious issue. He said, ”The management has been mak...

Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the commission has no constitutional power to conduct local council elections except in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Mr Yakubu said this on the sidelines of a two-day induction retreat for INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) on Monday in Lagos. Reacting to the agitation seeking constitutional backing for INEC to be saddled with the responsibility of conducting local council elections, Mr Yakubu described it as “a constitutional matter.” According to Mr Yakubu, unless necessary constitutional amendments are made, the commission will only continue to organise national and state elections. “The same section of the constitution that established INEC also established the State In...

The federal government has begun the implementation of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Effective Schools Programme in 111 designated schools across the country. The executive secretary of UBEC, Hamid Bobboyi, announced this at a one-day meeting between UBEC, States Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs), coordinating directors, and head teachers of UBE Effective Schools on Monday in Abuja. The effective school programme was set out to test the efficacy of the minimum standards in UBE delivery and provide lessons for progressively scaling up these standards in all schools in Nigeria. It is expected that over the six years’ life of the programme, the participating schools will progressively improve the quality of their UBE service delivery. The schools are also to move up...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has fumed over the allocation of land meant for a bus terminal in the Central Business District, Abuja. Mr Wike, who made the complaint at the inauguration of the construction of Mabushi Bus Terminal, Phase I, in Abuja, described the action as a gross distortion of the Abuja Master Plan. He explained that FCTA decided to build three terminals, one each in the Central Business District, Mabushi, and Kugbo, to ensure a secure and convenient travel experience for commuters in FCT. The minister, however, said the land designated for the bus terminal in the Central Business District, where a train track was expected to pass through, had been allocated to somebody. “When we went there to start preparation for the inaug...

By Jessica Dogo The Centre for Ability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment (CARE) has advocated one per cent budget provision for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) from the federal and state governments. CARE made the call on Friday during a two-day National Co-creation Stakeholders Conference for PWDs of the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme was Organised by CARE in collaboration with Voice PWD Community of Practice. The theme of the programme is: “The Disability Act Post-Moratorium: Advancing Inclusion and Accessibility for those Vulnerable and Outside the Margin” Dr Chike Okogu, the Founder and Chief Responsibility Officer of CARE, said this had been an international moveme...

Muslim Leaders in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, under the auspices of the Ogbomoso Committee on Islamic Affairs, have warned those speaking against the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye, over the crisis on the Chief Imam of the town to desist, saying that "Since 1818 that the first Chief Imam was appointed, appointment and removal of Chief Imam of Ogbomoso has been at the discretion of the Soun." They disclosed that the Soun of Ogbomoso who appointed the first Chief Imam, Muhammed Nafiu from Abogunde Compound in Laka Area of the town in 1818 was not a Muslim, and that the tradition had remained since then. The Muslim Leaders, led by the Aare Musulumi of Ogbomoso, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Atanda Owodunni, said like other Chief Imams before now, the embattled Chief Imam, Toliat Yunus Olusi...

Six people have been killed and 15 others injured in a suicide attack in Gwoza, Borno State. Tragedy struck when the suicide bomber detonated an Improvised Explosive Device in Gwoza town. The attack occurred at a busy motor park known as Marrarraban Gwoza. The Borno State Commissioner of Police, Yusuf Lawal, confirmed the attack saying that it was carried out by a female suicide bomber. Mr Lawal said that he was informed by the Divisional Police Officer in Gwoza, that at least six people were killed with 15 others evacuated to the hospital. An eyewitness, who identified himself as Buba, said that the suicide bomber targeted a wedding. Mr Buba said that the attack shattered the joy and celebration of the special day, leaving families and loved ones in mourning. Another...

The President of the Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA), Oghogho Musa, has called for collaborative efforts towards addressing the menace of sexual exploitation and abuse, especially in military barracks. Ms Musa made the call at a seminar on “Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse” to mark her one year in office as the 15th president of DEPOWA on Saturday in Abuja. She said that the menace of sexual exploitation and abuse was prevalent in society, adding that many occurrences have gone unreported without the exemption of the barracks community and its environs. According to her, the event was an opportunity to discuss the issue and echoed the voice of Antonio Guterres, the United Nations Secretary General, in stating that “sexual exploitation and abuse have...

President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, congratulated Babatunde Fashola, former Governor of Lagos state, on his 61st birthday. In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president, media and publicity, the president described Mr Fashola as a highly esteemed lawyer, administrator, author, essayist, and a public officer per excellence. “He has had a brilliant career trajectory – in private practice as a lawyer and in public service. “He was the Chief of Staff when President Tinubu was the Governor of Lagos State and had served in various capacities before his election as the Governor of the state in 2007. “The Senior Advocate of Nigeria also served as Minister of Power, Works and Housing from 2015 to 2019, and Minister of Works and Housing from 2019 to 2023,” it stated....

President Joe Biden’s allies scrambled on Friday to contain the fallout from his faltering performance at the first 2024 U.S. presidential debate after he struggled to stem a barrage of attacks and false claims from his Republican rival, Donald Trump. Democrats scramble to limit damage after Biden’s wobbly debate performance against Trump.A hoarse-sounding Mr Biden stumbled over his words at times, especially in the early stages of the debate.The Biden campaign had hoped that a strong debate would quell concerns among voters that the 81-year-old Democratic incumbent is too old to serve a second four-year term. Instead, a hoarse-sounding Mr Biden stumbled over his words at times, especially in the early stages of the debate. One Mr Biden donor, who asked for anonymity to speak fre...

Three Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered to troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in the ongoing ‘Operation Lake Sanity II’. MNJTF spokesman Ndjamena Chad disclosed this in a statement. ”In Cameroon’s Sector I, two terrorist fighters surrendered to the troops at Wulgo. They have been identified as Rawagana Mustapha, 18, and Mustapha Ali, 20. ”Similarly, Sector III in Nigeria reported the surrender of one terrorist fighter, Ibrahim Malam, 28, to the 403 Amphibious Brigade in Baga. Preliminary investigations revealed that Malam had been a Boko Haram fighter living in Kwaleram, south of Lake Chad, for six years,” he said. Mr Chad added, “As Operation Lake Sanity II progresses, MNJTF urges other terrorists to surrender and lay down their arms for lasting peace a...

The Ogun command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 17 persons died in 16 road crashes during the Eid-el Kabir celebration in the state.Anthony Uga, sector commander, gave the figure in an interview on Friday in Ota, Ogun. Mr Uga said that 45 people also sustained various degrees of injuries from the crashes. The sector commander said that most accidents were caused by excessive speed, dangerous driving, night travel and tyre bursts. Mr Uga stated, “We are appealing to motorists to adhere to traffic rules and regulations to prevent unnecessary loss of life, especially during this rainy season. In addition, they should exercise patience and reduce their speed to reduce disaster on our highway.” The sector commander said the special patrol, which just concluded, also h...

By NAN The Legislative Assembly News, a Media Brand and content provider, on Wednesday celebrated its First Anniversary, held a book launch titled "Procedure For Drafting and Domestication of Treaties" and awarded Lawmakers, cooperate individuals with some Personalities for their various outstanding performances in the country. Chief Dr Amb Ebosetale David Aigbefoh EsqChairman/Publisher, Legislative Assembly News, during the occasion, said the Legislative Assembly News is dedicated to presenting contents focused on legislative activities and other news to ensure a comprehensive and balanced perspective. Aigbefoh, said the team comprises of highly skilled editors with decades of experience, some holding PhDs in journalism and related fields and well-versed in the terrain of all si...

By Jessica Dogo A Non- Government Organisation (NGO) has called on the Federal Government, corporate organisations and well-meaning individuals to assist schools in rural communities with basic amenities especially toilet facilities. Christybelle Sylva-John, the Founder of Ray of Hope Empowerment Foundation (RHEF), made the call on Friday while inaugurating a block of four toilets constructed in Zjidu community, Abuja. Sylva-John said that schools in rural communities lacked basic amenities such as toilet, adding that open defecation encourages the spread of diseases. “As we celebrate this milestone, we also call on the government, non-governmental organisations, corporate bodies, and individuals to invest in the well-being of our future generations. “Creating conducive lea...