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A community in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State is reeling from a tragedy that has left many villagers feared dead. An alleged Nigerian Air Force jet reportedly dropped a bomb during a Maulud celebration in Tudun Biri, resulting in a devastating loss of life. While details of the incident remain unclear, preliminary […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Bauchi State zone, has taken a strong stance against student loans, advocating instead for government-funded grants to support students’ education. The union expressed concerns about the financial burden that loans place on students and their families, potentially leading to increased dropout rates. The ASUU Zonal body is currently […]
The House of Representatives Committee on Health has expressed grave concerns over the alarming decline in the nation’s health manpower. The committee’s Chairman, Dr. Amos Magaji, described the situation as worrisome, highlighting the closure of five wards comprising 150 beds at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) due to the migration of doctors and nurses […]
Lagos State government has warned illegal real estate operators in the state to register with the appropriate agency or face the wrath of the law. The Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) handed the warning to critical players in the built sector at the one day stakeholders engagement and interactive session, held in Lagos. […]
The Nigerian Judicial Council (NJC) has commenced a rigorous screening process for 22 nominated justices aiming to occupy vacant seats on the Supreme Court Bench. According to reports, the high-stakes evaluations are underway at the NJC’s boardroom, with several justices already present for this critical phase. The panel’s intense deliberations are anticipated to span a […]
After the peace meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja last Friday, members of the Ondo State House of Assembly will meet today to discuss the polity in the state. A source in the Assembly said one of the major issues on the Assembly agenda for today’s plenary was the consideration of whether or not […]
Fire razed down the popular Kogi Central Market in Kabba today. The fire, which started in the early hours of the morning, left traders and members of the community in shock and sorrow as the flames consumed numerous businesses and sources of livelihood. Sympathizers rushed to the scene to prevent further spread, but despite their […]
Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu has officially declared his ambition to succeed his principal, Governor Godwin Obaseki, as Governor of Edo State in the 2024 election. The announcement comes after weeks of speculation about Shaibu’s plans. Shaibu launched his campaign office in Benin City, the state capital, after the declaration. Recall that last week, the deputy […]
Dele Alake, minister of solid minerals development, has rolled out strategies to ensure maximum security at mining sites across Nigeria. Alake highlighted insecurity as a major challenge hampering the development of the sector. He said plans were ongoing in partnership with the National Security Advisor and the Ministry of Defence to further the process of […]
The Kano state police command has reacted to the planned protests by supporters of both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Friday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25. In a press statement sent to journalists today, the police command advised Kano residents to remain patriotic and avoid engaging […]
