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< 1 mn read The newly established cassava processing mill in Idoma, Biase Local Government Area, Cross River State, is set to create 1,000 direct jobs, according to Johnson Ebokpo, the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development. The eight-metric-tonnes mill is part of a broader initiative under the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise for Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project, which […]

< 1 mn read The Bauchi Emirate Council has revoked the traditional title of ‘Majidadin Bauchi’ from Senator Shehu Umar Buba, following allegations that he disrespected Governor Bala Mohammed. The controversy began when Senator Buba, who represents Bauchi South Senatorial District under the All Progressives Congress (APC), criticised the governor’s remarks about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s handling of the […]

< 1 mn read The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a significant resurgence of cholera, with 307,433 cases and 2,326 deaths recorded globally between January 1 and July 28, 2024. The outbreaks have affected 26 countries across five WHO regions, with the Eastern Mediterranean Region being the hardest hit, followed by the African, Southeast Asia, Americas, and European […]

< 1 mn read Minister of Works, David Umahi, has praised President Bola Tinubu for his efforts to improve Nigeria’s economy and address the country’s challenges. During a visit to Bauchi State to express sympathy over recent flood disasters, Umahi emphasized that Tinubu’s actions are driven by a divine will to reset and uplift the nation. Umahi acknowledged that […]

< 1 mn read The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). This recommendation was made on August 15, 2024, following a closed-door meeting initially scheduled for August 16. Justice Kekere-Ekun’s nomination marks a significant milestone as she will become the second female CJN in Nigerian history. She will […]

< 1 mn read The Center for Leadership Legacy International has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and key figures in his administration to address the marginalization of the Defunct Tinubu/Shettima Women’s Presidential Campaign Council. Despite their significant role in the 2023 presidential election, these women have been reportedly sidelined in government appointments. Comrade Omonu Gowon-Nelson, the Centre’s lead director, […]

< 1 mn read Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has intervened to stop a planned All Progressives Congress (APC) State Executive Committee (SEC) meeting, which was reportedly organized by former party chairman Austin Agada. Governor Alia, asserting his authority as the APC leader in the state, denied any knowledge of the meeting and stressed that no such gathering could […]

< 1 mn read On August 15, seven Nigerian youths demonstrated their Korean cooking skills in Abuja, preparing five traditional Korean dishes. The event, organized by the Korean Cultural Centre in Nigeria, aimed to prepare participants for the second round of a competition scheduled for August 16 and 17. The dishes featured included Ganjang Jjimdak (Andong Jjimdax), Bibimyeon, Gochujang […]

< 1 mn read The Bauchi state government has closed 39 private colleges of education for operating without proper registration and infrastructure. Commissioner for Higher Education Lydia Tsammani announced on August 15 that these institutions lacked approval from the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) and had inadequate facilities. Tsammani criticized the colleges for operating in makeshift locations […]

< 1 mn read The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, alleging that he sponsored a recent violent protest to destabilize the region and tarnish President Bola Tinubu’s image. In a statement issued on August 15, APC Chief Press Secretary Edwin Olofu accused Yusuf’s administration of directly funding the protest, which turned […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu and President Teodoro Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea have signed a key agreement on the Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project. The agreement, formalized on Wednesday evening in Malabo, covers legislative and regulatory aspects, the pipeline’s establishment and operation, natural gas transit, and general principles. Tinubu highlighted that this agreement would pave the way […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of four new Permanent Secretaries for the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). This decision follows the upcoming retirement of two existing Permanent Secretaries and the establishment of a new Youth Development Secretariat. The newly appointed Permanent Secretaries are: Joy Okeke from the South East Rotimi Ajayi from the […]

< 1 mn read The Social Democratic Party (SDP), represented by the Murtala Ajaka Campaign Team, has called for the dismissal of Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Bertran Unuoha. The party highlights escalating security issues in the state, attributing these problems to Unuoha’s alleged focus on political rather than public safety concerns. The SDP also questions how Unuoha knew […]