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Ondo Assembly urges FG to end ASUU strike
By Oluwafemi Ojo, Akure. The Ondo State House of Assembly on Tuesday called on the Federal government to end the seven-month-old ASUU strike in the interest of the students and for national development. The House made the call…
Buhari salutes ex-Military President Ibrahim Babangida at 81
By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari has sent best wishes to former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, on his 81st birthday Aug. 17, 2022. In a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Tuesday in Abuja, Buhari…
Fintiri inaugurates construction of 8.8km road in Yola
By Auwalu Birnin-Kudu, Yola. Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa on Tuesday inaugurated the construction of 8.8-kilometre road in the Yola metropolis, as part of his administration’s rural and urban renewal programme. Fintiri ,who performed the ceremony in Bekaji…
TCN appeals to electricity workers to shelve planned strike
By Esenvosa Izah, Lagos. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has appealed to the electricity workers to suspend their proposed strike, billed to begin on Aug. 17. The Managing Director of TCN, Dr Sule Abdulaziz, made the appeal…
FESTAC “77: Film Corporation pledges support to CBAAC for 45th commemoration
By Taiye Olayemi, Lagos. The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has pledged support for the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) on the commemoration of the 45th anniversary of the Festival for Arts and Culture (FESTAC “77).…
FG seeks public support for credible census
By Ikenna Osuoha, Abuja. The Federal Government says the success of the population and housing census in 2023 is a collective responsibility of all Nigerians. Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of Federation (SGF), made the declaration…
Education should prepare youths for knowledge-driven economy, says minister
By Funmilayo Adeyemi, Abuja. The Minister of State for Education, Mr Goodluck Opiah, has called for an educational system that will prepare the youth for a knowledge-driven economy. Opiah made the call at the inauguration of the Council…
Commissioner’s kidnap: LG chairman pledges to beef up security in Nasarawa
By Sunday John, Nassarawa-Eggon. Following the abduction of Nasarawa State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Yakubu Lawal, the Chairman of Nassarawa-Eggon Local Government Area, Mr Danlami Idris, has promised to beef up security in the area. …
FG fast-tracking growth of solid mineral sector — Minister
By Francisca Oluyole, Abuja. The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, says the Federal Government is throwing its political will and weight behind the promotion of the solid mineral sector. Adegbite gave the assurance at the…
Buhari inaugurates Nigeria End Malaria Council, appoints Dangote as Chairman
By Ismaila Chafe, Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja inaugurated a 16-member Nigeria End Malaria Council (NEMC), with Alhaji Aliko Dangote as its Chairman. He said that the successful implementation of the Council’s agenda and savings…