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IPMAN Joins Fight To Combat Oil Theft In Imo

03.04.2025

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has intensified efforts to eradicate illegal activities in the oil & gas sector through a strengthened collaboration between its task force and security agencies in Imo State. The initiative targets petroleum bunkering, pipeline vandalism, product adulteration, and fraudulent measurement practices, which have plagued the industry and undermined...

UNIZIK Students Blame Politicians For Crisis

03.04.2025

Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka (UNIZIK) students have accused politicians of sponsoring crisis aimed at disrupting teaching and learning in their school. This comes as Olugbenga Kukoyi takes over from Greg Mbadiwe as the new Pro Chancellor of the institution hence sealing of the prolonged leadership crisis in the institution. President Bola Tinubu sacked the Governing...

2027: Kebbi Gov Predicts Easy Win For Tinubu

03.04.2025

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris yesterday predicted easy victories for himself and President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. In a statement by his S p e c i a l Adviser on Communication and Strategy Abdullahi Idris, he said the recent vote of confidence passed in his government by his special advisers consisting...

Dev’t Commission Reiterates Commitment To Women Empowerment

03.04.2025

The Director-General of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD), Asabe Bashir, has reassured of the Centre’s unwavering commitment to empowering women and promoting their active participation in governance and decision-making. Bashir made this statement on Wednesday during a one-day awareness creation program on the existence of resource centres for women in governance...

Foundation To Reward Brilliant Students Through May-Six Nat’l Mathematics Competition 2025

03.04.2025

The May-Six Foundation is set to reward the best students in mathematics with millions of naira through the May-Six National Mathematics Competition, which holds between Monday, April 28 and Friday, May 23, 2025. The aim of the competition is to recognise and reward excellence in mathematics among secondary school students in Lagos State. A statement...

Questions Arise Over EFCC’s Selective Justice

03.04.2025

Nigeria’s justice system faces renewed scrutiny as businesswoman and philanthropist Aisha Achimugu finds herself at the center of a controversy. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared her wanted, sparking concerns over due process and selective prosecution. Achimugu, the CEO of Felak Concept Group, is known for her contributions to Nigeria’s economic growth....

Traditional Ruler Seeks Constitutional Roles To Promote Grassroots Dev’t

02.04.2025

A traditional ruler in Osun, Adeboye Ademiluyi, the Osinlade of Osi-Okero in Ile-Ife, has called for constitutional roles for traditional rulers in governance, stating that such inclusion would help promote grassroots development. Ademiluyi made the call on Wednesday during his coronation ceremony in Osi-Okero, Ile-Ife, Osun State. He emphasized that the traditional institution plays a...

FG Commits To Empowering Autistic Artists

02.04.2025

The Federal Government (FG) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting talented autistic children in Nigeria through the Ministry of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy. The Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa made this announcement on Wednesday in Abuja during the unveiling and presentation of a certificate to 15-year-old autistic artist Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke by the Guinness World Records...

Mutfwang, CDS Unveil Military Attack Drones Factory In Abuja

02.04.2025

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, on Wednesday unveiled a military surveillance and attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drones factory in Kuje, Abuja. The factory, owned by Briech UAS Group, a locally powered technology firm, was established to equip Nigerian security agencies with advanced technology to enhance...

Anambra Non-Indigenes Back Soludo Over Town Union Council

02.04.2025

The Association of Non-Indigenes in Anambra State (ANIAS) has commended Governor Charles Soludo for establishing the Town Union President General Council. The association also congratulated the immediate past National President of the Association of Anambra State Town Unions (ASATU), Titus Akpudo, on the successful completion of his tenure, as well as the newly appointed National...