Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is deliberately spreading infrastructure and economic opportunities beyond major cities to reduce congestion, expand jobs and promote balanced national development across Nigeria. This, he noted, is driven by the administration’s conviction that such state-driven projects are The post Tinubu,…
A chieftain of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has announced the successful submission of the party’s candidates for all elective positions across the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Kwankwaso disclosed this in a post shared on his X account on Thursday, saying the The post Kwankwaso submits NDC candidates for 19 Northern states, FCT, says…
Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has said many Nigerian youths who appear mentally distressed are not insane but are being pushed to the edge by the harsh socio-economic conditions confronting them. The governor made the remark on Thursday in Jalingo during the unveiling of the Taraba Youth Development Agency The post Kefas: Nigerian youths are not mad, harsh conditions driving them crazy…
Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, has called for closer collaboration between the Church and government to address social vices, promote moral values and accelerate development across the state. Kefas made the appeal on Thursday while delivering a paper titled: ” _The Church and the State: Restoring God’s Vision”_ at The post Kefas: Church must partner govt to tackle social vices, drive…
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has assured retired military personnel that the ongoing review of salaries for serving members of the Armed Forces will lead to corresponding increases in the pensions of veterans. Oluyede gave the assurance on Thursday during an interactive meeting with military veterans from The post CDS assures military veterans of improved pensions, better…
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has lauded the Department of State Services (DSS), for rescuing kidnapped victims and dislodging a criminal camp on the outskirts of Atabula village, Aloshi District, Obi LGA of the state. Governor Sule spoke on the heels of the recent rescue, by DSS operatives, of one The post Sule lauds DSS, other security agencies over rescue of kidnapped victims in…
More than 40 residents of Gorau village in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State are feared to have died after a canoe carrying dozens of children capsized. The tragic incident has thrown the rural community into mourning, with emergency responders and local volunteers continuing search-and-rescue operations for several passengers The post Over 40 feared dead as canoe carrying children…
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, has commended the Kaduna State Government for addressing some of the longstanding challenges confronting the institution, while calling for sustained funding and improved welfare for staff. The chairman of ASUU-KASU, Dr Abubakar Abdullahi, made the commendation today at a The post ASUU commends Kaduna Govt over…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called for stronger collaboration and co-investment between the state government, the Federal Government, the United Nations, development partners, international financial institutions, and the private sector to accelerate recovery and sustainable development in the state. Zulum made the call on Thursday at the The post Zulum hosts 4th UN…
Plateau State Association United Kingdom (PSA UK) has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend the proposed National Ranching Policy pending consultations with affected communities and a comprehensive assessment of its implications. President of PSA UK, Dr Solomon Chollom, who made the call in a statement on Thursday, urged the The post Plateau group urges Tinubu to suspend national ranching…