August 2025 – Page 112

Hale, Hearty Akpabio Returns From Vacation

18.08.2025

On Monday, the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio announced his return from London, United Kingdom (UK) for a brief vacation. This was as he promised Nigerians robust legislative engagements when the Senate resumes from recess. This was contained in a press statement issued by his media office in Abuja addressing the notions that the Senate President was...

Shehu Sani Urges Jonathan Not To Join 2027 Presidential Race

18.08.2025

Former Senator who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th Senate, Shehu Sani, on Sunday, appealed to former President Goodluck Jonathan not to recontest for the presidency in the forthcoming 2027 election. The lawmaker’s appeal was on the premise that Jonathan may return, especially with debate about a one-term Southern presidency and the coming of the new...

Echoes Of Diaspora Voting Ahead 2027 Will 10th National Assembly Break Diaspora Voting Right Jinx?

18.08.2025

Beyond remittances to support relatives, Nigerians abroad support economic growth and job creation back home through investments in productive activities, which inform calls for diaspora voting right to enable them participate in the nation’s electoral process. FELIX NWANERI reports The quest by Nigerians living abroad to participate in the country’s electoral process has been a...

INEC Declares PDP Candidate Winner Of Ibadan North

18.08.2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared, Folajimi Oyekunle of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as the winner of the Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election. The Returning Officer for the election, Prof Abiodun Oluwadare, of the University of Ibadan, made the declaration on Saturday night at the Collation Centre located in Ikolaba High...

Police Confirm Arrest Of INEC Officials With N2.5m Cash

18.08.2025

Police yesterday confirmed the arrest of two persons identified as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials and others for alleged electoral offences during Saturday’s by-election in Ogun State. In a statement, spokesman CSP Omolola Odutola said they were arrested in Iperu Remo, during the Remo Federal constituency by-election. According to her, the INEC officials were...

Jigawa Releases N4.1bn For 160 Medical Students Studying In Cyprus

18.08.2025

… approves N6.7m for others in India The Jigawa State Government has released over N4.1 billion to cover the tuition fees and living allowances of 160 medical students from the state in studying Cyprus, with N6.7 million approved for the return tickets of those studying in India. The Jigawa State Scholarship Board Executive Secretary...

How My Govt Spent N54bn On School Renovation, By Otti

18.08.2025

Abia State Governor Alex Otti yesterday dismissed the allegation by former Commissioner for Information Eze Chikamnayo that his government N54 billion on the renovation of schools with nothing to show for it. Chikamnayo had challenged Otti to provide a comprehensive breakdown of how his government spent the money. However, the governor said Chikamnayo should find...

CRK Teaching: NSCIA Commends Radda, Urges Others To Follow Suit

18.08.2025

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has commended the acts of justice, fairness and inclusivity-all of which mirror the eternal precepts of Islamexhibited by Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, through the reintroduction of Christian Religious Studies in primary...

Shettima To Students: Make Otu’s Remodeled Library Your Second Home

18.08.2025

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians, particularly students, researchers, and professionals in Cross River State, to cultivate a renewed passion for reading and scholarship by making the newly remodeled Cross River State Library in Calabar their “second home.” He described the ultramodern facility as a sanctuary of knowledge and innovation that will shape destinies,...

Quitting Smoking Boosts Recovery From Other Addictions –Study

18.08.2025

A study led by researchers in the United States has found that people recovering from alcohol and drug addiction may improve their chances of long-term recovery by quitting smoking. Results of this study are published in ‘JAMA Psychiatry’. Led by scientists at the US National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the study analyzed data from...