The Southern Kaduna Peoples’ United Associations (SOKAPU) has said its attempt to formally declare readiness for reconciliation and dialogue over the protracted leadership crisis in Southern Kaduna was aborted after its National President, Engr. Samuel Tabara Kato, was allegedly prevented from delivering his address at a stakeholders’ meeting. In a statement made available to journalists…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to conduct a thorough investigation into the activities of a “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council” (PFIPC) and all related matters. According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, the President directed that the investigation be concluded and a comprehensive report…
More reactions have continue to trail the Federal Government’s suspension of the proposed increase in registration fees for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO). Many parents, school administrators in Enugu State expressed satisfaction with the decision. Some of the stakeholders who spoke to the News Agency of…
President Bola Tinubu says the life and legacy of former President Muhammadu Buhari continue to inspire Nigeria through his enduring service, integrity and patriotism. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, spoke on Monday during a prayer session in Abuja marking the first anniversary of Buhari’s death. He described Buhari as a patriot whose character, devotion…
Troops of Special Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace (JTF-OPEP) on Monday arrested six suspected logistics suppliers to criminals and recovered weapons at Samaru, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. Capt. Polycarp Oteh, the Media Officer of JTF-OPEP disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Jos. Oteh further disclosed that the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Nasarawa State, Alhaji Aliyu Bello, has advised aggrieved aspirants in the just concluded primaries of the party to accept defeat in good faith. Bello gave the advice on Monday when he led members of the State Working Committee of the party on a thank you visit to the…
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has charged commissioners in his cabinet to stay committed to delivering quality service as his administration enters its final lap. Makinde gave the charge when swearing-in Dr Taiwo Ladipo as comnissioner in the State Executive Council on Monday in Ibadan. The governor, who charged Ladipo and other commissioners to…
The World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mr Mathew Verghis, has called for stronger leadership and broader stakeholder support to advance Early Childhood Development (ECD). Verghis made the call on Monday during a visit to the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, at the State House, Abuja, Members of the delegation included the Early Years Programme…
President Bola Tinubu says the construction of the 7-kilometre road from Tungan Madaki to Zuba in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will open the area to investment in housing, schools, health facilities and industries. Tinubu, represented by the Speaker of the House of Representative, Tajudeen Abbas, made the remarks in Abuja on Monday, while inaugurating…
A former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, on Monday, pleaded not guilty to a six-count charge bordering on alleged money laundering, corruption, forgery and the use of false documents. Nnaji was arraigned in the Federal High Court, Abuja before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission…
The Chief Medical Director of Kaduna State Rural Hospital, Zonkwa, Dr Ezekiel Kwasu, has called on the Kaduna State Government to upgrade the facility to a General Hospital, saying it can no longer cope with the growing healthcare needs of residents in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area and neighbouring communities. Kwasu made the appeal on…
Two-time World Cup champions France will on Tuesday take on Spain, the reigning European champions and 2010 FIFA World Cup champions, in a match dubbed the “Clash of the Titans.” It is the first semi-final fixture and one of the most anticipated match-ups of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup being hosted by the United…
