Tinubu celebrates Chief of Kagoro at 90
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated His Royal Highness, Dr Ufuwai Bonet, the Chief of Kagoro, on his 90th birthday. Dr Bonet is a first-class chief and deputy chairman of the Kaduna State Council of Chiefs and Emirs. The president joined the people of Kagoro Chiefdom, the government and the people of Kaduna State, as well […]
Ibru University launches scholarship for agricultural science programme
The Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU), Agbarha-Otor, Delta State, has said it will offer tuition-free Agricultural Science programmes for selected students. The programme, according to the university’s Vice Chancellor Prof Ibiyinka Fuwape, is unique, as it operates on a work-study structure, ensuring students gain hands-on, practical experience alongside theoretical learning. According to him, through […]
Rhodes-Vivour is a political scavenger hunt, without direction, says APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has described the 2023 Labour Party (LP) Governorship Candidate, Mr Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, as a politician with no ideology or direction. The State Party Spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. He was reacting to Saturday’s defection of Rhodes-Vivour from LP to […]
National Theatre to support practitioners with specialised training
The National Theatre has said it will support theatre and film practitioners in building sustainable careers by enhancing both their artistic and business skills through specialised training programmes. The Chief Executive Officer of the National Theatre, Mrs Tola Akerele, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. She said practitioners had consistently expressed the […]
Police Command in Oyo recovers stolen Uber driver’s car
The Police Command in Oyo State said it has recovered a stolen Toyota Corolla car belonging to a Uber driver during an anti-robbery operation conducted by its operatives. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Adewale Osifeso, in a statement on Tuesday, said the stolen car, with registration number LSR 893 CX, was recovered in Lagos […]
Teenager sentenced to sweep court premises for stealing N50, 000
A Kaduna Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered a 19-year-old teenager, Nathan Kenneth, to sweep the court premises for one month for stealing his neighbour’s N50,000. The police charged Kenneth of Ungwan Sunday, Kaduna, with a count charge of theft. The Magistrate, Ibrahim Emmanuel, ordered the convict to report to the court for one month to […]
Wike appoints new FCTA acting Head of Service
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, has appointed Mrs Nancy Nathan, as the Acting Head of Federal Capital Territory Service Administration (FCTA). The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media Lere Olayinka, stated this in a statement, on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that Nathan was appointed in an acting […]
NASS uncertain over Akpoti-Uduaghan’s resumption, says Clerk
The National Assembly has said no administrative action can be taken on notification by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to resume legislative duties in Senate, after expiration of her six months suspension. The Acting Clerk of National Assembly, Dr Yahaya Danzaria said this in a letter addressed to the senator over her earlier notification to resume her […]
Cardoso reaffirms commitment to macroeconomic stability, stronger banking sector
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has reiterated the apex bank’s commitment to macroeconomic stability, fortifying the banking sector and establishing Nigeria as a top investment destination. He said this in a statement by CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, Hakama Sidi-Ali. He spoke during a fireside chat moderated […]
LASTMA’s intervention saves five in Lagos accidents
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says its timely intervention in two road mishaps at Olohunsogo Bus Stop, inward Mile 2, and Stadium Hotel axis of Ojuelegba, Surulere, saved five persons. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. He said that at Olohunsogo, a […]
