President Bola Tinubu has lauded the achievement of Nigerian-born, Dr Bolu Ogunyemi, a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the Memorial University of Newfoundland, on his election as President-Elect of …
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Judiciary workers shut down Benue court over N75,000 minimum wage
Members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, Benue State chapter have locked up the gates of the state High court in Makurdi over the non-implementation of the new minimum …
Read More »Timely payment crucial to successful hajj — Kano pilgrims board
The Director General of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Lamin Danbappa, has called on all intending pilgrims in the state to ensure the completion of their Hajj deposit. …
Read More »Kogi acquires 15 hectares land for ultra-modern market
Kogi State Government has acquired 15 hectares of land for the construction of an ultra-modern market to replace the old Lokoja International Market. The land, located along Hassan Katsina Road, …
Read More »62 bag first class as AAUA graduates 6,837
No fewer than 62 students of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, in Ondo State, have graduated from the institution with first class, out of 6,837 students that will be …
Read More »Borno govt resettles community, inaugurates 300 houses
The Borno State Government has resettled the people of Gajibo community in Dikwa Local Government Area and commissioned 300 newly constructed housing units. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports …
Read More »Ghanaian actor, John Dumelo, wins parliamentary seat
Ghanaian actor-turned-politician John Dumelo has secured a seat in parliament, representing the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency. Dumelo, running on the platform of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), won the 2024 …
Read More »Army, FRSC play novelty match to boost synergy
The 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto and the Federal Road Safety Corps on Sunday, played a novelty football game to promote synergy between the two security agents. Speaking …
Read More »Benue spent N4.53bn to service loans in 1 year – Alia
The Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia says his administration has spent $2.82 million (N4.53 billion) to service external loans between June 2023 and June 2024. Alia made the disclosure in …
Read More »Nigeria’s food security top priority, says minister
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to enhancing food security in the country with the launch of new initiatives aimed at improving agricultural productivity and mechanisation. The Minister of …
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