Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reiterated his call for the enforcement of anti-spill lock on fuel tankers across the country, saying that disasters arising from tanker-spill had become too frequent. Mbah restated the call on Tuesday when he received in his office the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Mrs. … [Read more…]
…Says He’s a Quiet Achiever who Embodies the Aspiration of His People The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) celebrates the Governor of Rivers State and leader of the Party in the State, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara as he marks his birthday today. Governor Fubara is a humble, peaceful, courageous and insightful leader who deeply loves … [Read more…]
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has emerged as the chairman of the South-South Governors Forum. Diri, a serving two-term governor, emerged during the ongoing meeting of the South-South Governors Forum taking place in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. This was disclosed in a communique issued on Tuesday after their meeting. “The South-South Governors’ Forum … [Read more…]
INTERPOL is making progress in dismantling terrorist cells in Africa 37 members linked to major terrorist organizations were arrested in a large-scale raid across eight East African countries The operation aimed to reinforce border security measures and prevent terrorist activity in East Africa Major terrorist organizations, including ISIS and Al-Shabaab, which have strongholds in the … [Read more…]
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced key dates for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the sale of forms will begin on January 31, 2025, and close on March 5, 2025. For Direct Entry candidates, the sale of application documents and e-PIN vending will … [Read more…]
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has announced that his administration will flag off 31 projects before May 2025. The Governor disclosed this at the foundation-laying ceremony of the ARISE Senior Citizens Centre, located in Itak, Ikono Local Government Area. Some of the projects, he revealed, include the Command and Control Center, Akwa Ibom … [Read more…]
In line with the administration’s zero tolerance for domestic and gender-based violence, the Enugu State Government has caused the arrest of a man, Mr. Sunday Echegi, who chopped off the hand of the wife, Mrs. Chinonso Loveth Echegi. The government has also moved the wife to a top hospital in the state capital for medical … [Read more…]
Chinese AI application DeepSeek has surpassed ChatGPT and other competitors to become the highest-rated free app on Apple’s App Store in the United States, the United Kingdom, and China. Since its launch in January, the app has gained immense popularity, challenging the common perception that the U.S. is the uncontested frontrunner in the AI sector. … [Read more…]
The Super Eagles have been drawn against Tunisia, Tanzania and Uganda for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Nigerian team was drawn in Group C during the ceremony that was held in Morocco on Monday. The mouthwatering encounter in the group will see Nigeria battling against the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia. Champions … [Read more…]
The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to begin a strike in federal courts and judiciary bodies over non-implementation of the national minimum wage and other outstanding pays for the workers. Past strikes by the workers had led to the shutdown of all federal and state courts across Nigeria, causing a … [Read more…]
The Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned One Habu Gambo on a one-count charge bordering on intent to defraud and fraudulently obtaining the gross sum of N14,907,000 (Fourteen Million Nine Hundred and Seven Thousand Naira) before Justice Mashkur Salisu of the Federal High Court Jalingo, Taraba State. The … [Read more…]
Mojisola Meranda has officially assumed office as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. She was accompanied to her new office by all the lawmakers, with the exception of former Speaker Mudashiru Obasa. Following the formal ceremony, Meranda and the lawmakers posed for photographs, symbolizing their collective support for her leadership. In a … [Read more…]