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Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested one Joseph Okon Eren, an alleged killer of a youth leader, Ekopimo Effiong Moses, in Akwa Ibom State. The suspect, who hails from Uruan local government area, was accused of macheting the victim to death during a heated argument and a fierce fight in Ibesikpo […]

The Yobe Education Trust Fund (YETFund) has recorded landmark achievements in boosting the state’s education sector, directly and indirectly impacting more than 80,000 students across 23 schools all without dipping into the over N1.5 billion raised during the 2022 education appeal fund. This was disclosed by the Honorary Special Adviser to the Governor on Policy, […]

Plateau State holds a special place in my heart. I began my professional career in Jos. During my stay in Jos, it was a pleasant experience. Interestingly, the state’s sobriquet is “Home of Peace and Tourism.” I experienced this first-hand. Since I left, a lot has changed. A lot of water has gone under the […]

Members of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) have projected a further strengthening of the naira. They expect the currency to appreciate to about N1400 to the dollar before the end of 2025, riding on improved oil production, steady capital inflows, and disciplined liquidity management. In their personal statements at the last […]

Nigeria’s six-month ban on raw shea nut exports has sparked concerns over market disruptions, with shea nut prices plummeting by over 30 per cent and existing export contracts facing potential default, says the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE). The director-general of CPPE, Dr. Muda Yusuf stated this yesterday, adding that, the federal […]

Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have expressed concern over the rising cost of fish, lamenting that the staple protein source is becoming unaffordable for many households. A survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the Kado, Apo and Mararaba markets revealed that the price of Titus and other varieties […]

Mouka has rolled out the 6th edition of the Mouka Award for Excellence, in a bid to promote academic excellence by advancing the role of quality sleep and urging participation of schools to improve quality sleep for students performances. With over six decades experience in providing sleep solutions, Mouka said, it remains committed to supporting […]

Nigeria’s campaign for a seat on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council under Category C has entered a new, high-profile phase in New York, as the HlMinister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, formally addressed Permanent Representatives of African nations to the United Nations at a reception in Nigeria House. Having officially flagged off […]

Provost of Aminu Saleh College of Education (ASCOE) ,Azare, Prof. Asabe Sadiya Mohammed, has commended Bauchi State governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, for his unwavering support to tertiary education in the state, particularly the recent approval granting the college a dual mandate. The initiative, sanctioned by the federal government, empowers Colleges of Education across Nigeria to […]

The North East Stakeholders of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) have unanimously adopted Comrade Shettima Umar as its consensus flag bearer for the position of the national president in the forthcoming election. The endorsement was announced by the convener of the meeting and former chairman of NYCN, Comrade Yusuf Ibn Tom, who read […]