Fire gutted two petrol-laden tankers at an MRS filling station along the Numan Road, opposite the Jezco filling station near the Yola International Airport on Tuesday. The road leading into Yola, the state capital, was blocked as curious residents of the area rushed out to catch a glimpse of the inferno, ignoring the inherent danger….
The International Press Institute (IPI), based in Vienna, Austria, and Media Rights Agenda (MRA) have published a groundbreaking resource guide designed to empower journalists, media organizations, media freedom advocates and other stakeholders with comprehensive knowledge of national, regional, and international laws, mechanisms, and frameworks that protect press freedom in Nigeria. Titled “Press Freedom in Nigeria:…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday presided over the swearing-in of newly appointed members of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), the Federal Character Commission (FCC), and the National Population Commission (NPC). President Bola Tinubu also swore in eight former directors in the Federal Civil Service as Permanent Secretaries. Twenty-one members of the RMAFC,…
In a bid to ensuring dignity of persons and for the protection of sanctity of our revered traditional institution, the Ogun State Government led by Prince Dapo Abiodun, has placed Oba Abdulsemiu Adewale Ogunjobi, the Olorile of Orile-Ifo on six months suspension for his uncivil conduct not befitting the status of an Oba. The decision…
According to Olu Verheijen, the anticipated increase in oil production will be partially attributed to oil condensate—a lighter and more volatile hydrocarbon—rather than solely relying on crude oil. This approach will enable Nigeria to largely adhere to its OPEC+ quota of 1.5 million barrels of crude. She also noted that improvements in security around oil…
The unimaginable hardship the people of Zuru emirate are subjected to resulting from the deplorable condition of the 87 killmetres Koko-Zuru federal road, will soon be over as Comrade Governor Nasir has taken over the abandoned road and flagged off it’s reconstruction. The road being referred to as a death trap,links Zuru, Danko/Wasagu, Fakai, and…
Kwara State has emerged as the best Nigerian state in counterpart funding payment for the RAAMP. The ranking was announced on Monday in Abuja at the 8th RAAMP implementation support mission, which assesses the progress of all the states as part of the preparation for the new year. “This is a big win for our…
In a recent move to enhance governance and improve efficiency across various sectors, the Governor of Imo State, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma, has approved the appointment of seven new Special Advisers (SAs). This decision reflects his administration’s commitment to effective service delivery and structured policy implementation. The newly appointed Special Advisers, drawn from different fields…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a bill to create the Federal University of Environmental Technology in Ogoni, Rivers State, thereby enhancing Nigeria’s network of federal higher education institutions. Dada Olusegun, the Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, announced this development through a tweet on his X account on Monday, January 3. The…
In a bold step toward industrial revitalization, the Imo State Government has officially transferred control of the Standard Shoe Industry to Jean Paul Group Limited, a foreign firm specializing in shoe and garment production. This development was announced by the Commissioner for Industry, Mines, and Solid Minerals, Chief Ernest Ibejiako, during a press briefing at…
