Environmentalists want govt to designate Katampe Hill, Waterfalls as national park
Stakeholders in the environment sector have urged the Federal Government to designate Katampe Hill and Waterfalls as a National Park. The Former Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Prof. Oladapo Abiodun Afolabi and other environmentalists made the call during the official unveiling of the “Where Rivers Are Born” — Save Katampe Hill and Waterfalls, […]
Wike in Dubai for 2025 Asia Pacific cities summit, Mayors’ forum
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has arrived in Dubai, UAE, for the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum (2025APCS). This is contained in a statement by the Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, on Monday. Wike was received by the Consul General of the […]
Protest: Stay out of Lagos, police warn Sowore
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has warned activist Omoyele Sowore and others against mobilising protests over recent demolitions in the state. He gave the warning while addressing journalists in Iyana-Oworo axis of the Third Mainland bridge on Monday in Lagos. The police boss said that the command had made massive […]
NDA alerts residents ahead of shooting exercise
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has advised inhabitants of Afaka, Kauya, and Mando, to steer clear of its open range from Tuesday to Nov 7. This is contained in a statement issued by NDA Public Relations Officer, Maj. Mohammed Maidawa on Monday in Kaduna. The statement said, “NDA wishes to inform the general public especially […]
Federal High Court holds annual judges’ conference Dec. 15
The Federal High Court in Abuja will, on Dec. 15, commence its annual judges’ conference to mark the new legal year. The Director of Information of the court, Dr Catherine Christopher, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said the event, according to a circular by the Chief Judge, Justice John Tsoho, would come to […]
PDP stakeholders back Turaki as consensus Chairman
By Akin Bamidele The recent appointment of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki,(SAN), a former Minister of Special Duties, as the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been greeted with reactions across the country. Various stakeholders, including party leaders and governors, have voiced their support for the decision made during the party’s recent meeting in Abuja. […]
Nigeria building global partnerships to counter false narratives, Govt declares
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment in building strategic global partnerships to counter negative narratives aimed at damaging the country’s reputation. Idris stated this at the UK Edition of the Renewed Hope Global Dialogue with the theme: “Strengthening Global Partnerships for Economic Renewal and National […]
PDP gets new officials in Plateau
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau, has elected new officials to oversee its affairs in the next four years. The officials were elected during the congress of the party held in the state on Saturday in Jos. Dr David Umbugadu, Chairman of the Electoral Committee, returned 39 persons who contested for various positions as […]
Rising armed robbery cases worry Zaria community as Police nab suspects
Residents of Unguwar-Yusi (Graceland Area), Hanwa Ward, in Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State have raised an alarm over increasing cases of armed robbery, phone snatching and assaults in the community. Alhaji Mohammed Abdullahi, Ward Head of Unguwar-Yusi (Graceland Area), made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Resignations, retirements, lack of interest creating huge gap in varsities, say don
A retiring lecturer at the University of Lagos, Prof. Uchenna Udeani, has urged the federal and state governments to urgently improve condition of service for lecturers to sustain them and attract younger ones Udeani, a Professor of Science Education and immediate past Director of Distance Learning Institute, gave the advice in an interview with the […]
