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12Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Gov Inuwa express outrage over gruesome murder of young industrialist

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has expressed outrage over the gruesome murder of a young industrialist, 45 year old Ahmed Aliyu popularly known as Amadi Kasiran, by suspected thuggs at Hammadu Kafi area of the State capital. The Governor who vowed not to allow a resurgence of thuggery and Gang Violence in the State ordered immediate crackdown of the suspected criminals to face the wrath of the law. In a statement issued by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House, Gombe, the Governor directed security agencies to act swiftly and ruthlessly to bring the culprits to justice. He warned that the full weight of the law would be brought to bear on anyone found wielding dangerous weapons or involved in criminal gangs. The tragic incident ...

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12Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Eight Nigerian Universities in ECOWAS Court’s Moot Competition

Eight Nigerian Universities are presenting competing in the inaugural edition of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court Moot Court Competition. The ivory towers in the competition are: American University, Yola; Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Igbinedion University, Okada; Lagos State University, Ojo, University of Jos, Jos; Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, and University of Uyo, Uyo. According to the President of the Court, Hon. Justice Ricardo Claudio Monteiro Gonclaves, the objectives of the competition is to familiarize participants with the ECOWAS Court’s role in regional governance and its contribution to the protection of human rights and economic integration; enhance advocacy, research, and analytical skills among law s...

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12Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NSCDC deploys 500 in Gombe for Democracy day celebration

Ahead of the June 12 Democracy day celebration, the Gombe State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), says it has deployed 500 personnel across the State to actively participate in the 2025 Democracy Day Celebration. The Command's Public Relations Officer (PRO), Buhari Sa'ad, in a release to journalists said the deployment is in line with the directives of the Commandant General, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, emphasizing the Corps' commitment to safeguarding lives and property. Buhari stated also that the deployed personnel, comprising officers and men, will be stationed at strategic locations, including celebration venues, high-risk areas, and key points across all divisions and area commands. "Their presence aims to deter potential security threats and ens...

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12Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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TAJBank signs agreement for N20bn Mudarabah Sukuk bond issuance

TAJBank, Nigeria’s leading non-interest lender, has signed the completion agreement for the N20 billion second tranche of its N100 billion Mudarabah Sukuk bond programme. The Founder/Managing Director, of TAJBank, Mr Hamid Joda, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja Joda said that the latest investment initiative sealed on Tuesday, was coming after about two years of the issuance of the first-ever N10 billion Sukuk bond on the Nigerian Exchange in 2023,. According to him, it presents another opportunity for individuals and corporate investors to stake their funds in an ethical instrument with a competitive 20.5 per cent per annum return. “Specifically, the new Mudarabah Sukuk bond of TAJBank has secured all necessary regulatory approvals. “It is designed to o...

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12Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Gombe PDP allege ‘blood on Gombe streets’ after thugs brutally murdered young industrialist

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State has called on the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) Government to immediately put an end to the escalating insecurity and violent crimes that resulted in the recent murder of a promising young industrialist. It warned the Inuwa Yahaya led Government that the escalating insecurity, violent crimes, and total failure to protect the lives and property of the citizens have reached alarming levels, demanding serious reflection, immediate action, and moral accountability. In a release signed by the party's Publicity Secretary, Abdulkadir Ahmad Dukku, and shared to Journalists, the PDP recounted that recent months in Gombe have seen an unprecedented surge in heinous crimes relentless phone snatching, motorcycle thefts, brutal house inva...

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10Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NASS TAKES STEPS TO HALT CERTIFICATE RACKETEERING, REPOSITION TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

By Undie arnd Marian . In order to stem the tide of certificate racketeering and reposition the nations tertiary institutions, the House of Representatives has mandated it's joint Committees on Education to probe the lot in the tertiary institutions and sanitize it for optimal productivity. This Special Intervention Joint committee is chaired by Hon.Abubakar H Fulake, and Co-Chaired by Hon.Wole Oke, and recently held it's seating at the House Conference Room 231. Stakeholders who attended the sitting were drawn from diverse interests in sectors including the Ministry of foreign Affairs, Immigration and various Vice chancellors of universities in Nigeria to investigate the academic sector, and stem the scourge in the educational development of Nigeria. Speaking at the sitting, ...

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10Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NASS TAKES STEPS TO HALT CERTIFICATE RACKETEERING, REPOSITION TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

By Undie arnd Marian . In order to stem the tide of certificate racketeering and reposition the nations tertiary institutions, the House of Representatives has mandated it's joint Committees on Education to probe the lot in the tertiary institutions and sanitize it for optimal productivity. This Special Intervention Joint committee is chaired by Hon.Abubakar H Fulake, and Co-Chaired by Hon.Wole Oke, and recently held it's seating at the House Conference Room 231. Stakeholders who attended the sitting were drawn from diverse interests in sectors including the Ministry of foreign Affairs, Immigration and various Vice chancellors of universities in Nigeria to investigate the academic sector, and stem the scourge in the educational development of Nigeria. Speaking at the sitting, ...

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9Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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GREATER THINGS ARE COMING- AAU Alumni Declares.

Amb. Dr. Peter Irabor PHD CSP By Marian and Martins Ambrose Alli University Alumni Celebrated her 4th Annual Lecture Series and Dinner in Honour of the National Executive Committee NEC members penultimate Saturday in Abuja Nigeria.Speaking with newsmen at the occasion was the Worldwide President of the AlumniDr. Clifford Imade Omozeghian Esq. He remarked that the AAU Alumni has its National Executive Council, NEC. across the globe, adding that they were in Abuja to hold their quarterly meeting hosted by the FCT branch. Enlightening further, Dr. Clifford said, the essence is to discuss matters of great interest bothering the university, the students as well as the management of the institution of higher learning.While throwing light on the menace of missing files and students’ result...

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9Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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GREATER THINGS ARE COMING- AAU Alumni Declares

Marian and MartinsAmbrose Alli University Alumni Celebrated her 4th Annual Lecture Series and Dinner in Honour of the National Executive Committee NEC members penultimate Saturday in Abuja Nigeria.Speaking with newsmen at the occasion was the Worldwide President of the AlumniDr. Clifford Imade Omozeghian Esq. He remarked that the AAU Alumni has its National Executive Council, NEC. across the globe, adding that they were in Abuja to hold their quarterly meeting hosted by the FCT branch. Enlightening further, Dr. Clifford said, the essence is to discuss matters of great interest bothering the university, the students as well as the management of the institution of higher learning.While throwing light on the menace of missing files and students’ results sheets in the school, he said the asso...

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9Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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GREATER THINGS ARE COMING- AAU Alumni Declare

By Marian and Martins Ambrose Alli University Alumni Celebrated her 4th Annual Lecture Series and Dinner in Honour of the National Executive Committee NEC members penultimate Saturday in Abuja Nigeria.Speaking with newsmen at the occasion was the Worldwide President of the AlumniDr. Clifford Imade Omozeghian Esq. He remarked that the AAU Alumni has its National Executive Council, NEC. across the globe, adding that they were in Abuja to hold their quarterly meeting hosted by the FCT branch. Enlightening further, Dr. Clifford said, the essence is to discuss matters of great interest bothering the university, the students as well as the management of the institution of higher learning.While throwing light on the menace of missing files and students’ results sheets in the school, he said ...

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9Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Bayelsa APC Women demand for inclusion in delivery of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda

By Victor Okoye The Bayelsa All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Forum said it has technocrats and professionals that could add much value in the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu-led government if given the opportunity. Dame Julie Donli, OON, the Chairperson of the forum and former director general of Naptip, said this in a statement, personally signed by her and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. She appealed to the party’s leadership to consider its members for political appointments across all levels. Donli said the demand for inclusion by Bayelsa APC Women in President Bola Tinubu's government also reflects a broader call for greater representation of women in governance. She said the movement was driven by promises made ...

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9Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Abuja set to host Yoruba Cultural Festiva

By NAN The Abuja Yoruba Community has announced the date for its cultural festival for 2025. According to a statement from the group, the event will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development in the Central Business District (CBD) of Abuja. “The Yoruba Cultural Festival aims to bring together Yoruba sons and daughters residing in Abuja and its environs, to reconnect with our cultural roots, showcase the beauty of our traditions, and foster unity, peace, and progress among our people. “Highlights of the event include: Traditional music, drumming, and cultural dance performances; Yoruba culinary experience and craft exhibitions. “Highlights of the event include: Traditional music, drumming, and cultural dance performan...

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8Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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2025 Police Awards: Tinubu commends IGP for initiative, award to Chinyere

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer President Bola Tinubu has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, over the initiative to honour and award officers including the General Overseer of the Omega Power Ministry, Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere. Tinubu, who was represented by the President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, gave the commendation at the second edition of Police Awards And Commendation Night in Abuja. “Let me begin by commending the leadership of the Police Force for a successful institutionalisation of this noble initiative; one that not only recognises, but honours courage, dedication and integrity in policing. “Through this ceremony,  the Nigeria Police Force celebrate officers, who have gone beyond the call of duty, but demonstrated rear profess...

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7Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Abuja set to host Yoruba Cultural Festival

By Gami Tadanyigbe  The Abuja Yoruba Community has announced the date for its cultural festival for 2025. According to a statement from the group, the event will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development in the Central Business District (CBD) of Abuja. “The Yoruba Cultural Festival aims to bring together Yoruba sons and daughters residing in Abuja and its environs, to reconnect with our cultural roots, showcase the beauty of our traditions, and foster unity, peace, and progress among our people. “Highlights of the event include: Traditional music, drumming, and cultural dance performances; Yoruba culinary experience and craft exhibitions. “Highlights of the event include: Traditional music, drumming, and cultural da...

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7Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Abuja set to host Yoruba cultural festival 2025

By Gami Tadanyigbe  The Abuja Yoruba Community has announced the date for its cultural festival for 2025. According to a statement from the group, the event will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development in the Central Business District (CBD) of Abuja. “The Yoruba Cultural Festival aims to bring together Yoruba sons and daughters residing in Abuja and its environs, to reconnect with our cultural roots, showcase the beauty of our traditions, and foster unity, peace, and progress among our people. “Highlights of the event include: Traditional music, drumming, and cultural dance performances; Yoruba culinary experience and craft exhibitions. “Highlights of the event include: Traditional music, drumming, and cultur...

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7Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Dr. Ogwus to Share Stage with Dangote, Burna Boy, Okonjo-Iweala at Africa Peace Icons 2025.

By Genesis ogiri KIGALI, RWANDA — In a landmark gathering of Africa’s most influential leaders and transformative change-makers, EUR ING Dr. Chinedu Ogwus, a globally recognized engineer and community development advocate, has been named among the 100 Most Notable Peace Icons in Africa for the year 2025. The prestigious award will be conferred during a high-level summit taking place from 4th to 6th July 2025 at the iconic Marriott Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda. Themed “Honoring Those Who Lead, Innovate, and Transform Africa,” this pan-African forum convenes a dynamic constellation of leaders from across sectors—public service, private enterprise, philanthropy, sports, and the arts—who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to peacebuilding, sustainable development, and continental unity...

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6Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Let’s pray for troops, be our brothers’ keeper – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has called for more prayers for the military and security agencies currently making sacrifices to keep the nation safe, particularly those confronting terrorists and bandits. The President, who observed the Eid-al-Adha prayers at the Eid Ground in Dodan Barracks, Lagos, told reporters that the security agencies and vulnerable citizens should top the prayer list, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement. “We should remember to pray and give to those who are very vulnerable in the spirit of the season, which is sacrifice. “We must unite, remain our brothers’ keeper, and give to our neighbours. We should show love to everyone. “We must also pray hard for our troops to keep us safe. They are making sacrifices in the challenges that we face from ter...

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6Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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United Athletics Series end in Lagos

Over 500 students from schools across the local government and local council development area of lagos participated in a one day United athletics series The series put together by Culture Rush in collaboration with school games , LASUBEB, and the lagos State Sports Commission was to discover talents in the track and field event for both lagos State and the country at large The series, which took place at the unilag sports Centre stadium of the University of Lagos, saw participants compete in 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, 4×400 meters relay and long jump in the boys and girls category Organiser of the championshipAdeyemi Egbeoluwa says the decision to embark on the event was for early discovery of talents at the grassroots level who would be nurtured to take over from the a...

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6Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Police hunt yahoo boy after lover found dead in Bayelsa hotel

The Bayelsa State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a suspected Internet fraudster after the body of an unidentified young girl was found in a hotel in the Igbogene area of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital.The incident was said to have happened on Saturday. It was gathered that the deceased lodged in the hotel with the fleeing young man suspected to be an Internet fraudster popularly known as Yahoo boy.A source said that a few minutes after the pair lodged in the hotel, the suspected Yahoo boy left the deceased behind.The hotel manager discovered the lifeless body of the girl and reported the incident at the Igbogene Divisional Police Headquarters.“The lifeless body of a young girl was found in a hotel at Igbogene on Saturday leaving the area in confusion.“She lodged in the hotel wi...

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6Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NSUK Begins Digitization of Ph.D Dissertations, Emphasizes Originality.

Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK) has commenced the digitization of all Ph.D dissertations and theses from its School of Postgraduate Studies. This significant development was announced by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sa'adatu Hassan Liman, during a dinner organized by the Class of 2023/2024 Ph.D Students of the Department of Business Administration in Abuja over the weekend. Professor Sa'adatu, who is a Fellow of UNESCO, ACLS, and FIIP, highlighted that the digitization initiative will enhance the global visibility of NSUK's doctoral research. She stressed the importance of originality in their academic pursuits, urging students to avoid plagiarism and to strive for meaningful contributions that will positively impact the nation. The Vice-Chancellor who also thanked the ...

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