At least 321 companies have submitted bids for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Matching Grant projects in Adamawa State. Dr. Murtala Babayi, Executive Chairman of the Adamawa State Universal Basic Education Board (ADSUBEB), disclosed this at the Pre-qualification Technical Bid Opening Ceremony in Yola on Wednesday, emphasizing the state government’s…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has accused the BBC of “defrauding the public” and reiterated his plan to pursue legal action after the broadcaster allegedly edited his January 6, 2021, speech to make it appear radical. Trump criticized the BBC for altering what he described as a “calming” speech, saying the edits were “very dishonest”…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday urged editors across Nigeria to uphold the highest standards of responsible journalism to strengthen democratic governance and promote national cohesion. He made the appeal while declaring open the Annual Conference of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) at the State House, Abuja, commending the Guild for sustaining professional reflection and…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of continued support and stronger collaboration in combating substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. The assurance was given by UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Salem Alshamsi, during a courtesy visit to NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, in…
The Senate on Wednesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for a N1.15 trillion domestic loan to finance the deficit in the 2025 budget. The approval followed the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, presented by Sen. Manu Haruna (APC-Taraba). Haruna explained that the 2025 budget increased from N54.74…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to restrain Mr. Haruna Audi from parading himself as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2026 Bwari Area Council chairmanship election. Justice Emeka Nwite held that the suit, filed by Joshua Ishaku, was statute-barred, having been filed outside the 14-day limit prescribed…
The Co-founder of Wardiere Oakmount Development, Mr. Mustapha Amer, has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for enforcing legal requirements governing land use and property development in the territory. Amer gave the commendation at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja during the launch of the Al-Barari Community by Wardiere Oakmount Real…
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has commended the passage of a new law prescribing a 14-year jail term for sexual harassment in schools, describing it as a major milestone in protecting the rights and dignity of Nigerian students. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in Zaria, Kaduna State, the Programme Officer…
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has proposed a ₦914.8 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, with a strong focus on economic stability, infrastructure, and security. Presenting the appropriation bill, titled “Budget of Consolidation and Sustainability 2.0,” before the State House of Assembly in Jos on Wednesday, Mutfwang said the budget reflects his administration’s commitment…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has unveiled a new digital initiative, “Thank A Soldier”, aimed at connecting citizens with serving troops and families of fallen heroes. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Badaru said the initiative is part of preparations for the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD). He…
