The FCT Police Command expresses its profound sorrow over the tragic incident that occurred at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, December 21, 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals. This unfortunate event, which took place around 6:30 AM, resulted in a stampede that claimed the lives of ten…
In his mannerism of reaching out to his constituents with packages during festive periods, the member representing Pankshin/Kanke/ Kanam Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi has purchased 5000 bags of 50kg rice and 50 cows to be distributed to Christians in his constituency as Christmas package for 2024 Yulitide. Consequently, a 25 man distribution…
The Senate Deputy Minority Leader, Akogun Lere Oyewumi, felicitates with the Oluwo of Iwo, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdul Rasheed Akanbi Telu I, the Chiefs in Council, and Iwo sons and daughters both at home and in the diaspora on the Iwo Day 2024 grand finale celebration. It’s another year of celebrating our existing landmark,…
The Delta Central Senator, Dist Senator Ede Dafinone has facilitated the construction of a 50-room hostel at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE), which is nearing completion. This project aims to enhance student accommodation, providing a comfortable and conducive environment for learning. In addition to the hostel project, Senator Dafinone has also facilitated the…
The management of the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board designed and launched a human resouces application called “HMB STAFF” to aid its monitoring and supervisory responsibilities and to provide live staff auditing with a just few clicks on any smart phone. With HMB STAFF App we can now access live manpower data and staff strength…
The National Universities Commission, NUC, has approved 10 new programs to be run at Kwara State University from the 2024/2025 session. The approval, which is contained in a letter to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, and signed by the commissions acting director of Academic Planning, Abubakar M. Girei, on behalf of the Ag. Executive Secretary…
The Director General of the South-East Governors Forum, Senator Uche Ekwunife CON, has expressed deep concern over the spate of tragic stampedes occurring across Nigeria, particularly during this festive season. Referring to recent incidents in Okija (Anambra State), Abuja, and Ibadan, the senator described the occurrences as a “national disaster” and emphasized the need for…
The State Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Sir Ifeatu Obi-Okoye Esq, has expressed profound sadness and extended heartfelt condolences to the victims and families affected by the tragic stampede in Okija, Anambra State, urging them to draw strength from the hope of a brighter tomorrow and the resilience of their community….
The Traditional Ruler of Umueri Ancient Kingdom in Anambra East local government area of Anambra State, Igwe Bennett Emeka, has advised community heads in the state to mount eagle eyes on the heinous activities of some evil native doctors in the area before, during and after the yelutide celebrations to avoid further initiation of youths…
Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra; Ocha Brigade enforcement team have arrest nine (9) commercial drivers and impounded nine (9) vehicles for operating illegal parks and obstructing vehicular movement at New Market road, main market Onitsha. The agency had in previous weeks, directed transporters to use the various government approved parks for loading and offloading of…
