A preliminary investigation into the School building collapse in the Busa Buji area of Jos, Plateau State, in North Central Nigeria, has shown that the structure was defective. The Director General of the Nigerian Building and Road Research Institute (NBRRI), Samson Duna, at a press briefing on Tuesday in Jos, said there were several defects…
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Tuesday dismissed a suit challenging the use of Arabic inscriptions on Naira notes. Justices Yellin Bogoro held that Section 53 (1) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) empowers the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to print, design and issue the currency and compels the…
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, has condemned the resolution by the Martin Amaewhule-led House, barring Governor Siminalayi Fubara from spending public funds. The Speaker, Victor Oko-Jumbo stated this in his opening remark during plenary on Tuesday. He said what Amaewhule and 24 others whom he described as former members of…
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano state has signed the State Emirate Council Establishment Bill 2024 into law. The legislation, passed by the State House of Assembly, aims to bridge the gap between the grassroots and the government while sustaining the rich cultural values and norms of the people. The new law establishes second-class Emirate…
A spokesman for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for some electoral reforms to make the recent financial autonomy granted to local governments (LGs) by the Supreme Court effective. Felix Morka said though financial autonomy has been granted to the third tier of government, Nigeria cannot be said to have formidable LG administrations…
The Governor Of Imo State And Chairman of The APC Governors’ Forum And South East Governors’ Forum, Governor Hope Uzodimma, has stated that The Ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at The National level has acknowledged that The South East Geopolitical Zone is marginalized in the scheme of things. He promised that the party has initiated…
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has expressed deep appreciation to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other search and rescue organizations for their prompt intervention following the collapse of the Saint Academy building, which tragically claimed the lives of some students. Governor Mutfwang conveyed his gratitude when the Director General of NEMA, Mrs….
Minister of Health, Prof Ali Pate, will next week commission some state-of-the-art facilities, including the groundbreaking of a Regional Diagnostic Centre at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi, Anambra State. Chief Medical Director of NAUTH, Prof Joseph Ugboaja disclosed this in a press conference to mark one-year anniversary of the permanent site’s commissioning…
The Enugu State Government has announced the construction of a new International Motor Spare Parts and Allied Trades Market, even as the traders at Coal Camp, Enugu, hailed Governor Peter Mbah for his innovative mindset. This announcement was made by the Managing Director, Enugu State Investment Development Authority, Dr. Sam Ogbu-Nwobodo during a meeting with…
…Urges Commitment lAnd Unity Amongst Various Party Stakeholders. The People’s Democratic Party in Anambra State has concluded plans to conduct a 21 LGA’S visitation tour, meet with various leaders & stakeholders in a summit and conduct a state wide membership registration in all the 365 wards in Anambra State. These events which is slated to…
