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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday awarded N20 million each to LASU’s best graduating students for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 sessions. Sanwo-Olu announced the awards during the Lagos State University’s 29th and 30th combined convocation ceremonies at the Buba Marwa Auditorium, Ojo. It was reported that Ayilara Olawale, from the Department of Project […] The post Sanwo-Olu…
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Wednesday said his administration had invested N15.29 billion in scholarship programmes from 2023 to date. The governor made this known at the homecoming ceremony for 294 beneficiaries of his foreign scholarship who completed their programmes from universities in China, India, Egypt and Malaysia. It was reported that of the […] The post Zulum spends N15.29bn on…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the welfare, remuneration and pension concerns of military veterans in the country. The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja, during a courtesy visit by the representatives of military veterans to the ministry. A statement by the Special Adviser […] The post FG reaffirms…
Mrs Grace Arheghan, Director of Nursing Services, University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), has called for sustained breastfeeding education and support. Arheghan made the call in an interview with our reporter on Wednesday in Benin. She was reflecting on activities organised by the hospital during the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week, observed from Aug. 1 to […] The post UBTH urges sustained…
Three men, Akinola Timileyin (39), Peter Ojo (46) and Akinware Ademola(35), were on Wednesday arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged conspiracy and stealing. The defendants, of unknown addresses, are facing a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, attempt to steal, and stealing. The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against […] The…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the ongoing demolition of structures erected on waterways across the nation’s capital will continue unabated. Wike, who said this after inspecting ongoing projects in Abuja on Wednesday, warned that his administration would not back down regardless of who was affected. The minister revealed […] The post No retreat on…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system to simplify travel procedures and boost international tourism. The digital system, launched at international airports, allows eligible travelers to apply for travel authorisation online before travelling to South Africa, local media reported on Wednesday. Ramaphosa said the initiative would make…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it is investigating possible manipulation of cement prices in the Nigerian market amid continued increases in the cost of the building material. The commission disclosed this in a statement by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, on Wednesday in Lagos. According to the statement, […] The post FCCPC investigates…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commended the pace of critical roads delivery in Abuja, and expressed the confidence that 10 completed projects will be inaugurated before year-end. Wike stated this in Abuja on Wednesday, after inspecting the ongoing construction of Tungan Madaki to Zuba Road and the dual carriageway from […] The post Wike hails Abuja rapid road…
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has commenced the tracking of more than N1 billion worth of Federal Government-funded projects in Osun. The ICPC tracking team lead, Mrs Mary Oke, disclosed this on Wednesday in Osogbo. Oke said the exercise was aimed at ensuring that government-funded projects provided value for […] The post ICPC begins tracking of…
