The State’s Police spokesperson, SP Yahaya Suleiman, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Tuesday. He stated that law enforcement officers were promptly deployed to the area and that efforts are ongoing to track down the assailants. “We received a report that the farmer was attacked on his way back from the farm on Sunday. Our […]
Victor Osimhen was the star of the show, netting a clinical hat-trick, while Frank Onyeka added a late fourth to seal the rout. It was a performance filled with intensity, confidence, and attacking flair hallmarks that had been missing in earlier matches. However, despite the emphatic win, Nigeria’s qualification hopes took a hit elsewhere. South […]
For years, admission seekers in arts and humanities, like their contemporaries in sciences and social sciences, have been mandated to have five credits, including mathematics and English language, to secure admission into higher institutions. “The revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian Tertiary Institutions are designed to remove barriers while maintaining academic standards. “The […]
CHARTING A NEW COURSE: TRANSITION FROM PDP TO APC I want to begin by expressing a deep gratitude to God and Ndi Enugu… For we are indeed at a moment of reflection, gratitude and renewal. Today, I stand before you, to announce a break from the past, and to share a decision that will shape […]
The initiative was launched during the Commonwealth Finance Ministers’ Meeting, held alongside the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C. According to the Federal Ministry of Finance, Nigeria’s delegation, led by Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the Commonwealth’s trade and development agenda, emphasizing Nigeria’s readiness to […]
The organization disclosed this in its new Global Status Report on Neurology, noting that common conditions include stroke, migraine, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetic neuropathy, meningitis, and epilepsy. WHO Assistant Director-General for Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Control, Dr Jeremy Farrar, said, “With more than one in three people in the world living with conditions affecting their […]
In a statement by the commission’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Olaopa made the call during a joint retreat between the Commission and the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. He stressed that the relationship between both bodies is like “Siamese twins,” due to their shared roles in policy […]
According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the raid followed credible intelligence indicating that a notorious bandit leader, known as Idrisa or “Mai Duna,” was planning coordinated attacks on villages near the Byazhin forest area. Tactical police teams launched an ambush along suspected routes, leading to a gun battle with the bandits. […]
The change is part of proposed amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act. It aims to move the elections forward by six months to ensure all election-related court cases are resolved before the May 29 handover date. The amendment mandates that presidential and governorship elections must occur no later than 185 days before the end of […]
Represented by the deputy governor, Oyebanji said bringing relief to struggling citizens gives him the greatest fulfillment as a leader. He revealed that his administration has paid N25 billion in pensions and N14.6 billion in gratuities over the past three years. The governor noted that over 10,000 retirees currently receive regular and timely pensions, and […]