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"•••• as PDP lawmaker, Chunbaya, stakeholders, students hail Abuluya over scholarship scheme••••• Nacabs Polytechnic, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, on Thursday, has matriculated 672 National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) 1 students for the 2024/2025 academic session. The institution restated its firm stance against cultism and related social vices. Mr Mandy David-Abuluya, the Founder of the institution stated this during the 13th matriculation ceremony of the institution for 2024/ 2025 academic session in Akwanga LGA today. Abuluya, represented by the Deputy Rector of the Institution, Barr Agbutun David Abuluya said that 86 per cent of the school were on scholarship. "” I have decided to offer scholarships to the students to enable them to have access to educati...

Scores of angry Warri Youth barricade INEC office, Abuja April 9 in protest against the bias ward delineation proposal released by the electoral umpire last week. The youths have been protesting around the three Warris -Warri South, Warri North and Warri South-West since Saturday April 5, 2025. They are calling on INEC withdraw the proposal and do it properly based on equity and available electoral laws; not an influenced procedures. Omalo Tuoyo, spokesperson of the Warri protesting youths in Abuja addressing INEC officials said “we are returning this bias proposal to you as it does not reflect the reality on ground. We shall resist this so called proposal with every fiber in our body.” Meanwhile Itsekiri natives Have Shut Down A 28,000 Barrels Per Day Oil Production Facility ...

A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , EFCC, Mr Femi Rrmigus, a staff of Zenith Bank PLC, gave details and tendered exhibit in the alleged money laundering trial of the Chief of Staff to Kogi State Governor Usman Dodo. According to the EFCC witness, funds from various Local Government Areas in Kogi State were diverted and laundered through private accounts ¹. The witness revealed that multiple inflows of large sums of money from several LGAs were traced to the account of Korforte Concept Limited. The LGAs involved include: Ogori Magongo LGA: N14,844,640.57 Ibaji LGA: N18,629,944.51 Adavi LGA: N20,887,557.54 Kogi LGA: N17,929.59 Kabba/Bunu LGA: N18,460,569.12 Ajaokuta LGA: N22,764,334.70 Okene LGA: N20,758,710.37 Yagba West LGA: N18,234,063....

Niger military government has officially made Hausa the country’s new national language. French, which use to be the national language is now adopted as a working language alongside English. The change was announced in a new charter released on March 31, published in a special edition of the government’s official journal. According to the document, “The national language is Hausa,” and “the working languages are English and French.” Hausa is already the most commonly spoken language across Niger, especially in the Zinder, Maradi, and Tahoua regions. Most of the country’s population of about 26 million people understand and speak Hausa. In comparison, only around three million people, just 13 per cent, can speak French. The new charter also officially lists nine other loc...

PARACETAMOL is supposed to be used with extreme caution.One wrong move and your liver might not forgive you. Paracetamol should be used with extreme caution due to several critical risks, especially in vulnerable populations. 1.Risk of Liver Toxicity (Hepatotoxicity)Paracetamol is metabolized in the liver, and excessive doses can overwhelm its detoxification pathways, leading to severe liver damage or acute liver failure. This risk is significantly higher in:-Patients with hepatic impairment or active liver disease: The liver’s reduced ability to process paracetamol increases toxicity risk. -Chronic alcohol users: Alcohol weakens liver function and enhances toxicity. -Patients taking enzyme-inducing drugs that speed up the formation of toxic metabolites. For example; Rifamp...

"… hails Speaker Jatau for supporting education committee to deliver on mandate…" The Chairman, Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Education Rt. Hon. Abel Yakubu Bala has commended Gov. Abdullahi Sule for taking the education sector to the next level of development in the State. He said that Gov. Sule has done well in the education sector in the areas of provision of structures and instructional materials among others. Rt. Hon. Abel Yakubu Bala gave the commendation while chairing a 3 Day Workshop on Conference of All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools(ANCOPSS), Nasarawa State Chapter in Lafia. Bala, who is the Chairman of the Conference said that Gov. Sule has made adequate 2025 budgetary provision for the education sector in the state. " I...

The next scene of the political melodrama act in Rivers State has began with the appointment of Barr.Nyesom Wike Ally, a former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works, Dr. Clifford Ndu Walter, and who was appointed Chairman Rivers State Service Commission by erstwhile governor at the wee period of his regime, as Administrator Obio/Akpor local government. The Secretary of the government of Rivers State Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika in an early morning statement today April 9 , 2025 release names of all the administrators as well as chairman and members of the Rivers State Independent Election Commission. Read the full details below: GOVERNMENT OF RIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT His Excellency The Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe ...

By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has called for continued collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to foster inclusive growth, enhance trade competitiveness, and strengthen the economy. Mr Ifeanyi Okoye, President of NECA, made the call during a courtesy visit to the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Services, Bashir Adeniyi, on Tuesday in Abuja. Okoye stated that the purpose of the visit was to deepen the partnership on trade facilitation and private sector development. He emphasised that with more than 4,000 member-companies and 30 industrial affiliates, NECA remained committed to advocating for a more enabling and competitive business environment. “We are here today not only to deepen our engagement with the Nigeria C...

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a cautionary statement regarding a planned nationwide protest organized by the "Take It Back Movement," scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2025. The date coincides with the Federal Government's inaugural celebration of National Police Day, an event intended to honor the dedication and resilience of police officers across the country. While recognizing citizens' constitutional right to peaceful assembly, the NPF expressed concern over the timing of the protest, which overlaps with a day meant to celebrate the contributions of law enforcement to national security. The event is expected to host dignitaries from Nigeria and abroad, including foreign Inspectors-General of Police and diplomats. In a statement released by Force Public Relations Officer...

Dr. Victor Olunloyo, a former Governor of Oyo State is dead. According to a statement by his family on Sunday, he died a few days before his 90th birthday. The statement titled ‘Victor Olunloyo goes home’ was signed Oladapo Ogunwusi on behalf of the family. It read, “With a heavy heart but gratitude to the Almighty, we announce the passing into glory of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of Oyo State, mathematician and engineer and renowned technocrat, a few days before his 90th birthday. The Balogun of Oyo and Otun Bobasewa of Ife, Dr. Olunloyo was first Rector, Ibadan polytechnic and first Rector, Kwara State Polytechnic among other notable appointments. His long record of service to the nation and humanity is a source of pride to his family and associates even ...

By Gami Tadanyigbe Chief Dr. Amb Ebosetale David Aigbefoh Esq, has received an award of Legal Personality of the year from the National Chronicle Newspaper, for his dedication and hard work on judicial/Societal matters in the country. On his acceptance speech, he thanked and appreciated the organizers (National Chronicle Newspaper) for the recognition, saying "I am honoured to receive the "Legal Personality of the Year 2024" Award from the National Chronicle Newspaper, though I regret not being able to attend in person today. "I extend my heartfelt gratitude to you for this prestigious recognition, and I appreciate my respected friend and colleague, Anayo Mbah Esq., for representing me at the event. "As we celebrate this honour, I would like to emphasize the pressing issue of ...

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the country’s 65th Independence Day anniversary. Newsspecng.com reports that Senegal marks its Independence Day on April 4, commemorating its 1960 freedom from French colonial rule. The event features national pride, parades, and cultural celebrations.This year’s ceremony will hold at Place de la Nation, Dakar, with President Bassirou Faye hosting Shettima and other dignitaries from Africa and beyond. Shettima is attending in response to an invitation from Faye, reflecting the strong ties between both nations. The Vice-President is expected back in Nigeria on Friday after the one-day event.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the petition seeking to recall Natasha Akpoti-Uduahan, senator representing Kogi central, failed to meet the constitutional threshold. In a statement on Thursday, INEC cited section 69(a) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which outlines the conditions for recalling a lawmaker, noting that the petition failed to fulfill these requirements. "The petition for the recall of the Senator representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District has not met the requirement of Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended),” the commission wrote.

US President Donald Trump has announced that exports from Nigeria to the United States will now be subjected to a 14 per cent tariff. The decision, which was made public during a ‘Make America Wealthy Again’ event in the Rose Garden on Wednesday, is part of a broader strategy aimed at rebalancing global trade and addressing perceived unfair trade practices. The newly introduced 14 per cent tariff marks a significant shift in U.S.-Nigeria trade relations, with the U.S. government citing an ongoing trade imbalance. According to the Trump administration, Nigeria imposes a 27 per cent tariff on U.S. exports, a disparity the U.S. claims has long been detrimental to American businesses and consumers. In response, the U.S. has now imposed a new tariff on Nigerian exports to mitigate ...

By Gami Tadanyigbe Aisha Achimugu Foundation, in collaboration with Tasth Foundation and the Rachel Own Enoh Empowerment & Care Foundation, has trained over 50 women in Lugbe, Abuja, on various vocational skills, including soap and Vaseline making, lip gloss production, Ankara bag, shoe making, and makeup artistry. In a bid to support women’s economic empowerment at the grassroots level, these non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are dedicated to empowering vulnerable communities by providing women with the skills needed to achieve financial stability and self-sufficiency in the country. The Program Director of Aisha Achimugu Foundation, Mrs. Kiema Ogunlana, at the event said that Women Empowerment Initiative 2025-Abuja Edition was the first of its kind at this scale. Ac...

Pensioners under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) have raised concerns over persistent delays in monthly pension payments by the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), alleging systemic inefficiencies and possible corruption within the agency. According to the pensioners, for over five years, pensioners have reportedly endured delays of up to a week or more in receiving their pensions, contrary to a presidential directive issued in 2019 by former President Muhammadu Buhari mandating payments by the 28th of each month. It was gathered that despite assurances from PTAD, payments of pensioners now occur after the 30th to another month day of the month, with PTAD attributing the delays to technical issues with Nigeria’s GIFMIS system. Investigation revealed that these d...

The Olu of Warri Kingdom His Royal Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III charged the Transition Town Warri initiative on community revitalization by using the project to promoting Itsekiri /Iwere development agenda using local resources. The revered traditional monarch who gave the charge when the team sought his blessings said the Transition town Warri team should engage with communities, listening to their challenges and supporting their efforts and using their local resources towards development while also preserving Itsekiri rich culture and history. The Transition town Warri initiative began its training by first giving an overview on the concept and then explaining the its purpose, vision and the goals. The current environmental, social, and economic challenges facing communities wer...