Month: May 2025

Governance

Ex-Osun Senator Ogunwale Resigns from PDP, Ward Executives Reaffirm Loyalty to Adeleke

Iragbiji, Osun State — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State has confirmed the resignation of former Senator Felix Kola Ogunwale, who represented Osun Central in the National Assembly from 2003 to 2007. This disclosure was made during a special ward congress convened on Monday in Iragbiji, by the leadership of PDP Ward 01, […]

Author Avatar Enoch Odesola

Education

UBEC Introduces New Funds Disbursement Template

Abuja, Nigeria — The Universal Basic Education Commission on Tuesday said it will unveil a new template for the disbursement of counterpart funding for Universal Basic Education. According to the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Aisha Garba, who spoke at the interactive workshop with the State Universal Basic Education Boards in Abuja. Garba said that […]

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Aviation

Nigeria Acts to Address Aviation Fuel Shortage

Abuja, Nigeria — Nigeria has intensified efforts to address the persistent scarcity of aviation fuel and promote sustainable alternatives by hosting a high-level regional workshop focused on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. The two-day workshop, held under the Assistance, Capacity-building, and Training for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (ACT-SAF) Africa–India project, was organized by the Nigeria Civil […]

Author Avatar Enoch Odesola

News

Borno Gov Condemns Boko Haram Attacks, Seeks Prayers

Borno, Nigeria — The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has condemned recent attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP in various parts of the state, while urging residents to remain resilient and prayerful. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Dauda Illiya on Tuesday, the governor symphatised with the victims while reaffirming the state government’s […]

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Environmental

NDLEA Boosts Forensic Capacity with New Labs in Abuja, Enugu

Abuja, Nigeria — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the establishment of two new forensic laboratories in Abuja and Enugu, marking a major expansion in its capacity to combat drug-related crimes through timely and accurate forensic analysis. The development, confirmed by NDLEA Chairman Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), comes after more […]

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News

Jonathan, Diri, others pay tribute to late Edwin Clark

Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria – Political leaders, traditional rulers, and prominent voices from the Ijaw ethnic nationality gathered in Yenagoa over the weekend to pay tribute to the late elder statesman and nationalist, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark. At a solemn commendation service and lying-in-state ceremony held at the Ijaw House, dignitaries hailed the late Chief […]

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News

Amotekun Operatives Attacked by Armed Hoodlums in Osun

Osun state, Nigeria: Operatives of the Osun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, came under violent attack by suspected armed hoodlums at their command base in Awo, Egbedore Local Government Area. The incident, which took place last Friday, was confirmed in an official statement by the Corps’ spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu Abass. According […]

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News

NSITF decries fraud, low enrollment in Social Insurance Scheme

Abuja, Nigeria: The Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Dr. Oluwaseun Faleye, has raised concerns over fraudulent activities and low participation in the country’s social insurance initiatives. Speaking at the West Africa Technical Workshop of the International Social Security Association (ISSA) held in Conakry, Guinea, Dr. Faleye emphasized that the prevalence […]

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News

Court to Hear Contempt Charges Between Akpabio and Akpoti-Uduaghan

Abuja, Nigeria—The Federal High Court in Abuja is set to hear contempt proceedings involving Senate President Godswill Akpabio and suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, following allegations of disobedience to court orders in their ongoing legal dispute. Justice Binta Nyako, presiding over the matter, adjourned the hearing to Tuesday, May 13, 2025, to address both contempt applications. […]

Author Avatar Enoch Odesola

Governance

Onoh Criticizes Soludo’s Remarks on Obi, Urges Tinubu to Restructure Cabinet

Abuja, Nigeria — Dr. Josef Onoh, former South East spokesman for President Bola Tinubu’s campaign, has publicly criticized Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo for making what he describes as historically inaccurate statements aimed at discrediting Labour Party’s Peter Obi during President Tinubu’s recent visit to Anambra State. Governor Soludo had claimed that the last presidential […]

Author Avatar Enoch Odesola