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The federal government has waded into the face-off between the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Dangote Refinery, appealing to the union to suspend its planned nationwide strike scheduled to begin on Monday, September 8, 2025. Minister of labour and employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, on Sunday, confirmed that he has […]
Lawmaker representing Borno South, Senator Mohamme Ali Ndume has condemned fresh Boko Haram attacks in Darajamal Community of Bama and Monguno local government areas of Borno State. Five soldiers with 58 civilains were killed at Darajamal Village while unspecified number of people, mostly women and girls, were abducted. Troops of North East Joint Task Force […]
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom Police Command have smashed armed robbery syndicate, arresting two suspects in separate operations at Ikot Ekpene and Uyo local government areas of the state. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Akwa Ibom Command, DSP TImfon John, on Sunday, explained that the feats were achieved by quick response of the operatives to […]
Former vice chancellor of University of Abuja and Kwara State University, Malete (KWASU), Prof. AbdulRasheed Na’Allah, has lamented that the incessant industrial disputes between the federal government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have crippled higher education in Nigeria. He, therefore, urged both parties to put the interest of Nigeria first in their […]
Wife of legendary singer 2face Idibia and lawmaker representing Egor Constituency at the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Natasha Osawawru has been honoured with Best Legislator Award. The Edo-born lawmaker was honoured at the 2025 National Leadership Awards held at the Nigerian Merit House, Maitama, Abuja. The female lawmaker has championed bills and embarked […]
The United Nations (UN) has condemned Friday’s deadly attack in Bama local government area of Borno State, where insurgents killed more than 50 civilians in Darajamal village. The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Fall, in a statement on Sunday, described the incident as “deeply appalling and saddening,” stressing that civilians must never be a […]
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has that it disbursed a total of N32,142,000.00 to the Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe, with 750 students as beneficiaries. The payment, which was released in August, formed part of the Fund’s ongoing student-loan disbursement programme aimed at easing access to tertiary education by covering tuition and upkeep […]
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has that it disbursed a total of N32,142,000.00 to the Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe, with 750 students as beneficiaries. The payment, which was released in August, formed part of the Fund’s ongoing student-loan disbursement programme aimed at easing access to tertiary education by covering tuition and upkeep […]
The federal government has launched the Nigeria Postharvest Systems Transformation Programme (NiPHaST), an initiative aimed at reducing food losses, boosting farmer incomes and strengthening national food security. The programme, introduced in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, seeks to build a resilient and efficient postharvest handling and storage system that will cut waste, […]
In the world of traditional African fashion, the Babariga also known as Agbada, stands out as a symbol of timeless elegance and cultural pride. This flowing robe, adorned with intricate embroidery, has been a staple for men across West Africa for centuries. Beyond its regal appearance, the Babariga carries a rich history and continues to […]
