A Jos Magistrate’ Court on Wednesday, sentenced a 17-year-old boy to nine months imprisonment for stealing a cellphone. The Magistrate, Shawomi Bokkos sentenced the minor, who pleaded guilty to theft. Bokkos in her judgment gave the convict an option of fine of N20,000. She also ordered him to pay a compensation of N40,000. Earlier, the…
The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) has called for the expedited inauguration of the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) to improve access to affordable energy financing and drive sustainable development across the continent. Dr. Samuel Onoji, Principal and Chief Executive of PTI, made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening ceremony of the 4th Biennial…
The former Governor of Anambra, and the 2023 Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi has donated twenty million naira to the victims of flooding in Mokwa, Niger on Monday. Obi, who was received by the Deputy Governor of the state, Mr Yakubu Garba on behalf of governor Muhammad Bago, in Minna, expressed…
Gov Uba Sani of Kaduna says the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nigerian and Chinese government will further advance transparency and effective public service delivery. Sani disclosed this while briefing Journalists in view of the official signing of MoUs by President Bola Tinubu and President Xi Jinping, on the sideline of the…
Zimbabwe has started celebrating its National Culture Month from May 1 to May 31, following Cabinet approval of the 2025 programme under the theme “Celebrating Indigenous Voices.” According to the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Jenfan Muswere, the initiative was intended to promote cultural heritage, diversity, and unity. This news was reported by…
Dr Chris Kwaja, the Special Envoy to the Governor of Plateau State on Peace and Security, has urged the citizens to shun vengeful acts and retaliation following reports of killings in the state. Kwaja who spoke in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja said they should embrace…
A coalition of civil society organisations under the umbrella of Zamfara Patriotic Citizens has strongly criticised Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal for allegedly failing to honour the tripartite agreement on the implementation of the minimum wage. The group has described his actions as a betrayal of the oath of office and the constitution he swore…
United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with implementing partners have developed a road map for revolutionising education and shaping children future in Kebbi, Sokoto and Zamfara States. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the plan was unveiled at the end of a groundbreaking meeting on ”Education Roadmap and 2025-2027 Priorities” for…
A civil society organisation (CSO) has accused Governor Dauda Lawal Dare of failing the people of Zamfara following his recent remarks on banditry in the state. The group expressed alarm after the governor reportedly swore by Allah that he knows the whereabouts of every bandit leader in Zamfara and is aware of their movements. In…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that he is not willing to discuss peace, emphasising that time is not on Kiev’s side. This was confirmed by U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz on Monday. “Success looks like President Zelenskyy sitting down and discussing the terms of peace, including what Ukraine needs to see to reach…
