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Insecurity: Ebonyi government distributes 100 motorcycles to security agencies
Following the persistence of Communal clash in Effium and Ezza-Effium Community, Ebonyi State Government Southeast Nigeria has distributed 100 motorcycles to aid security operatives in tackling the crisis.
The State Commissioner for…
Ramadan: VP Osinbajo tasks Muslims on higher virtues
As the Ramadan fast progresses, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on the Muslims in Nigeria to rededicate themselves to higher virtues of kindness, love, and generosity towards each other, regardless of faith or ethnicity.…
Nigeria’s cabinet approves N532million for UI Library
The Federal Executive Council has approved contract for the construction and furnishing of the extension of the University of Ibadan library at the cost of N532million.
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai…
Northern Governors decry Killing of Army personnel in Benue
The Northern Governors’ Forum, has decried the killing of army personnel in Konshisha local Government Area of Benue.
The chairman of the forum and Plateau governor, Simon Lalong, criticised the act in a statement issued by his Director…
Nigerian Government denies printing N60billion notes
The Nigerian government has denied an allegation that it printed about N60 billion to augment the money for distribution to states by the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee, FAAC.
Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki had stated at a…
Senate confirms nomination of Shaba as D-G NASRDA
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Dr Halilu Ahmad Shaba as the Director-General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA).
The confirmation followed the presentation and consideration of a report of…
NDLEA Chairman Commends Army for sacrifice, Courage amidst security challenges
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brigadier General Buba Marwa, had commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their sacrifices, courage and efforts in tackling the various security challenges in the country.
He gave the…
JAMB raises alarm over diversion of funds
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board JAMB, has said over a dozen fraudsters have gained access into the intranet site of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, and altered profiles of the board’s ad hoc staff, diverting…
JAMB scraps use of email for UTME, Direct Entry registration
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says the use of email is no longer required for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) registration's processes.
The Registrar of JAMB, Prof Ishaq…
Ramadan: Gombe Governor Calls for Prayers against Insecurity, other challenges
With the Ramadan fasting underway across the globe, the Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has enjoined Muslims to use the opportunity provided by the holy month to pray fervently against the challenges of insecurity as…