November 2024 – Page 125

Align To Tinubu’s Innovative Reform Agenda, Minister Tells Tertiary Institutions

19.11.2024

The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has called on tertiary institutions and research institutes in the country to align to the reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration through research and what they teach. Alausa who spoke yesterday in Abuja at the opening ceremony of the maiden National Research Fair/Exhibition organised by the Tertiary Education...

Our Inherited Near-Comatose Economy, Now Salvaged From Bankruptcy –Tinubu

19.11.2024

President Bola Tinubu yesterday disclosed that his administration inherited an economy that was struggling to stay afloat across all sectors, but had managed to salvage the country from imminent bankruptcy. Represented by the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaiba Ahmad, as a Visitor to the University of Ibadan during its 76th Foundation Day Anniversary,...

Continue To Preach Religious Harmony, Olubadan Charges S’West Muslims

19.11.2024

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has advised the Muslim Ummah in South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) to continue to preach religious harmony among the people of the region. Olubadan made this appeal during a courtesy visit by the leaders of the MUSWEN to his palace located at Oke Aremo recently....

2024 Media Awards: Nestlé Unveils Panel Of Judges

19.11.2024

Nestlé Nigeria yesterday unveiled the panel of judges for the 2024 Nestlé Nigeria Media Awards, an event that recognises and celebrates journalistic excellence across the country. A statement from Nestle Nigeria shows that 285 submissions were received from talented journalists nationwide, who submitted entries for the awards. The winners will be announced at a prestigious...

Shettima Inaugurates Innovative Drive For Indigenous Healthcare Solutions

19.11.2024

Vice President Kashim Shettima has launched ‘Grand Challenges Nigeria’ (GCNg), a national innovation programme aimed at revolutionising Nigeria’s healthcare landscape through locally-developed solutions. The initiative, part of the global Grand Challenges network, would focus on maternal and child health challenges in the first phase. Speaking yesterday when he launched the GCNg at the Presidential Villa,...

Minister Warns Kwankwaso Against Inflammatory Comments

19.11.2024

The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development Yusuf Abdullahi Ata yesterday warned Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso against statements capable of creating tension in Kano State. He told Kwankwaso to refrain from comments that could lead him to contempt of court regarding the legal tussle over the Kano Emirate Council. Ata noted that the issue...

Yoruba Youths Disagree With Obasanjo’s Call For INEC Chairman’s Removal

19.11.2024

The Yoruba Youth Council (YYC) has disagreed with former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s demand for the removal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. The group’s reaction follows Obasanjo’s remarks at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum held at Yale University in the United States, where he criticised INEC’s handling of the 2023...

Don’t Turn S’West Into War Zone, Osun NNPP Chair Cautions Ganduje

19.11.2024

The Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Osun State, Dr. Tosin Odeyemi, has berated the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, for saying his party is ready to capture Osun and Oyo states. Odeyemi said such a statement was not expected from an elder statesman who was aware...

Okpebholo Signs Revised N486bn Appropriation Bill Into Law

19.11.2024

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has signed a revised Appropriation Bill of N485.63 billion into law. The move by the new administration is to ensure the implementation of its developmental projects. The budget, as approved by the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), is divided into N202.65 billion for recurrent expenditures and N282.99 billion...

Abia Launches Counter-Offensive Against Resurgence Of Crime

19.11.2024

Abia State government has warned those it described as ‘unpatriotic politicians’ in connivance with some external parties who mastermind the resurgence of violent crimes, that it will not watch the actors unleash terror and instil fear on innocent citizens. The warning came after the convoy of the member representing Isialangwa North and South Federal Constituency,...