Governor Malam Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has recruited 7,325 teachers and directed the “One-week Refresher Training Programme” for the newly recruited teachers who are set to join the Katsina civil service. Governor Radda said: “This is to ensure they are well-prepared for their roles in the teaching profession. “Upon the conclusion of the…
President Tinubu, in his 2024 New Year’s address, extended a plea to his former presidential rivals, including Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), urging them to join forces for the nation’s interest. President Tinubu emphasized the need to transcend political divisions, stating that the election…
The National Assembly has passed the 2024 Appropriation Bill, increasing the sum to ₦28.7 trillion from the initial ₦27.5 trillion presented by President Bola Tinubu in late November. The lawmakers in the Senate and the House of Representatives passed the bill after raising the budget size by N1.2 trillion. In the bill passed, the sum…
The Detroit Pistons narrowly avoided unwanted history as they ended their 28-match losing streak with victory over the Toronto Raptors. Cade Cunningham scored 30 points and made 12 assists as the Pistons edged a 129-127 win – their first in the NBA since 28 October. Their 28th defeat had equalled the longest losing run in…
Rafael Nadal began his comeback with a doubles loss at the Brisbane International but he has not closed the door on playing singles beyond this season. It was his first match in nearly a year but he and Marc Lopez lost 6-4 6-4 to Australians Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson. Nadal had an operation on…
Anambra State health pensioners have asked the state Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo to pay them 850 million naira overdue debts owed them by the public authority after retirement. The retirees lamented that four of their members had lost their lives as a result of the hardship they were facing. While appealing to the governor, they…
Veteran Nollywood actor/producer Zack Orji is in a critical condition and fighting for his life in the ICU of the National Hospital in Abuja According to his friends who reached out to Linda Ikeji Blog to shed light on his condition, Orji can’t walk or talk, and all kinds of tests are being conducted on…
Former spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar Campaign Organisation Segun Showunmi, says President Bola Tinubu is confused after rigging his way to power. He said the President’s confusion is the reason for the country’s current hardship. He spoke at the sidelines of the end-of-the-year party organised by the party in Ogun State on Saturday. “The APC…
President Bola Tinubu today addressed the nation in a nationwide broadcast. The broadcast which was aired Monday morning by 7am was carried live by Television, radio stations, and other electronic media outlets across the country Below is the speech of President Tinubu Dear Compatriots, It gives me immense joy to welcome each and every one…
President Félix Tshisekedi has been declared winner of Democratic Republic of Congo’s election, which has been condemned as a “sham” by several opposition candidates demanding a rerun. The president won about 73% of the vote, with his nearest challenger, Moise Katumbi, on 18%. The December 20 election was marred by widespread logistical problems. It had…
