Executive Secretary of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA), Dr. James Iorpuu, has raised the alarm over escalating herder attacks across the state, revealing that 17 out of Benue’s 23 local government areas are currently affected. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday in Makurdi, Iorpuu disclosed that only six...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made a strong case for investing in Nigeria, declaring that “there is no better time” for investors to seize the growing opportunities in the country. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the inaugural Bauchi Investment Summit held on Wednesday, the President emphasized the...
President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the Nigeria Police Training Institutions Establishment Bill, 2024 into law, granting formal recognition to 48 police training institutions nationwide. Sponsored by Senator Ahmed Malam-Madori (APC–Jigawa North East), the legislation is designed to institutionalize police education, enhance professional development, and integrate global best practices...
Finance Minister Wale Edun has identified weak regulatory frameworks and the burden of multiple taxes as key obstacles hindering the growth of Nigeria’s telecommunications sector. Speaking at a business roundtable on broadband investment and critical infrastructure protection in Abuja, Edun emphasized the urgent need for reforms to attract private...
Ikeja Special Offences Court has postponed its ruling on the admissibility of digital evidence presented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the ongoing corruption trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Rahman Oshodi fixed October 9 for the decision after listening...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto Terrified and exhausted by ongoing raids, killings, abductions and the mass displacement of families, residents of Kebbe Local Government Area in Sokoto State have issued a blunt ultimatum to state and federal authorities: either equip them to defend their communities or leave them to “starve...
As part of efforts to improve power supply in tertiary institutions across the country, the Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETfund), Architect Sonny Echono has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of N200 billion additional funding through other sources to address the issue of power on...
Former Benue State Governor, Senator Gabriel Suswam has called on politicians to practice politics with fear of God to be more useful to God and the society. Speaking during the thanksgiving reception organised by Esther Hon, a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart to mark her 75th birthday, Suswam noted...
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has called on the Benue State Government to stop misleading the people of the state on the issues of indebtedness of the state and debt servicing. Ortom was reacting to a press statement issued by the Managing Director of Benue Investment and Property...
Renowned media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo is putting real money behind African innovation. Through his Fourthmainland Fund, Jideonwo has announced a $10,000 pilot investment aimed at supporting one exceptional African creator leveraging Artificial Intelligence to shape culture, tell stories, or create groundbreaking art. “This is the first step,” said Jideonwo...
The creative industry has received a major boost as photographers converge in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State for the second edition of the visual conference which would also feature exhibitions and awards. Expected to attract the best of the creative minds and big names in the industry, the visual...
Introduction In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed an alarming erosion of Geography’s relevance across its educational and policy landscapes. This decline is not a matter of academic nostalgia—it is a national crisis. Geography, the discipline that helps societies understand their environment, manage resources, plan cities, and navigate the complexities...
National Orthopaedic Hospital, Jos, has commenced full-scale clinical operations with 736 patients already registered and 150 awaiting surgery marking a major milestone in specialist healthcare delivery across the North Central region. The Medical Director, Professor Icha Inalegwu Onche, disclosed this during a press briefing in Jos, describing the development...
The 2 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ibagwa, Akwa Ibom State, has expressed profound grief over the passing of Lieutenant Samson Haruna, the Regimental Medical Officer of 6 Battalion, who died from critical burns sustained during a violent domestic altercation with his wife, Mrs. Retyit Obadiah Dalong Samson Haruna....
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Wednesday screened 176 exceptional underage candidates who scored high marks in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The screening exercise, designed to ensure that only outstanding and well-prepared candidates below the age of 16 are considered for admission into tertiary institutions...
A renowned agricultural researcher from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, Professor Rabiu Adamu, has dismissed claims that hybrid crops pose health risks, affirming that TELA maize and other hybrid varieties are scientifically proven to be safe and healthy for human consumption. Speaking at a mega field demonstration of TELA...
The medical panel set up by the President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to assess the health status of detained leader of the proscribed separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu is yet to conclude its assignment. Justice James Omotosho had, in a ruling on...
In a significant push to strengthen mental health services in post-conflict regions, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with the Borno State Ministry of Health and Human Services, hosted a two-day stakeholders’ engagement in Maiduguri to mark the 2025 World Mental Health Day. The event,...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Uche Nnaji following damning revelations of certificate forgery. In a statement issued by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency announced: > “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche...
After a decade at the helm of Nigeria’s electoral body, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has stepped aside as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), officially handing over to National Commissioner, Ms. May Agbamuche-Mbu, who will serve in an acting capacity. At a brief ceremony held during INEC’s consultative...