Edo State Deputy Governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has addressed claims made by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding over voting in Ovia during the governorship election. Idahosa stated that the areas with over voting were cancelled and not included in the overall result. The Deputy Governor , speaking after the tribunal , said the PDP…
Since the Federal Government and the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC agreed to the ₦70,000 minimum wage, corps members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, have been in anticipation for the commencement of the payment of consequential adjustment on their monthly allowance which is expected to increase from ₦33, 000 to ₦77,000. The Minimum Wage…
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed is mourning the passing of Hafsat Adebayo, a dedicated journalist and member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondents’ Chapel, Bauchi. Hafsat died after a prolonged battle with a brain tumor, leaving behind a legacy of diligence, passion, and commitment to truth and ethical reporting. In a press release…
Sokoto State Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Isa Maishanu, recently embarked on an inspection tour of key ICT centers to ensure a seamless Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration exercise in 2025. The tour covered three major ICT centers: Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko ICT Centre in Kalambaina, Blue Crescent Centre in Mabera, and UDUS Centre….
The Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Osun State, Barrister Adegoke Ogunsola has reaffirmed that no Local Government Election can be held in Osun state as planned by the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission, OSIEC, in view of the judgment of the Court of Appeal. Ogunsola cautioned the OSIEC Chairman, Barrister Hashim…
The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to bridge the staggering 8,500MW shortfall in its industrial electricity supply, aiming to meet the growing demand of 12,000MW. Currently, the state’s power supply stands at a mere 3,500MW, severely hindering its industrial growth. According to the State Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperative, Trade and Investment, Mrs Folashade Ambrose,…
The Society for Nurses in Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery – Nigeria (SNEMIS) is calling for greater awareness and increased screening for colorectal cancer to reduce morbidity and mortality in Nigeria. Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SNEMIS-Nigeria, Dr Johnson Ogundare, made this statement during the society’s free colorectal cancer screening initiative in Lagos….
Jidechukwu Iwuanyanwu, the eldest son of the late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, former President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has disclosed the physical and emotional toll his father endured during his final visit to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Speaking in Owerri at his late father’s office, the Glass…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged transparency and accountability in the utilization of the $1.07 billion allocated to the health sector in the 2025 budget proposal. He warned against the mismanagement of funds, referencing past incidents where public funds were allegedly swallowed by animals such as snakes, termites, and monkeys. In a statement…
The outgoing President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, Akinwumi Adesina, has hinted at running for the position of Nigeria’s president. The AfDB boss affirmed he is available for national service after his tenure at the bank concludes, specifically stating, “he will be available to serve in any capacity, globally, in Africa, anywhere,…
