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UniAbuja Governing Council Approves Aisha Maikudi As 7th Substantive VC

31.12.2024

The Governing Council of the University of Abuja, under the chairmanship of Air Vice-Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (Rtd), has approved the appointment of Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi as the 7th Substantive vice-chancellor of the University. The appointment was announced during the 77th Extraordinary Meeting of Council on Tuesday 31st December 2024. The appointment takes effect...

Group Commends Sultan For Honouring Senator Yari With Marafan Sokoto

31.12.2024

Shehi Marafan Sokoto Youth Development Initiative has expressed its heartfelt gratitude to the Sultan of Sokoto for honouring Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar with the traditional title of Marafan Sokoto. Alhaji Mujtaba Isah Helele, chairman of the group, made this statement during a press conference held at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat in Sokoto....

NLC Demands Governance With Benefits, Policies Without Strong-Arm Tactics

31.12.2024

…to engage govt on wage review …seeks prioritisation of industrial peace As Nigerians step into the year, 2025, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has asked the Federal Government across all levels to ensure governance translates to real benefits for Nigerians in all aspects of livelihood including healthcare, education, transportation and housing. President of the NLC,...

Oyebanji Appoints Niyi Adebayo As Chief Of Staff

31.12.2024

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has approved the appointment of a member of his cabinet, Mr Oyeniyi Adebayo as Chief of Staff to the Governor. Adebayo, who is currently the State Commissioner for Budget, Economic Planning and Performance Management, is to assume the role of Chief of Staff with effect from January 2, 2025....

Humanitarian Ministry Bags Servicom 2024 Award Of Excellence

31.12.2024

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has received the Servicom 2024 Award of Excellence as the 3rd best-performing MSU (TEAM A). These were contained in a press statement signed by Iliya Rhoda Ishaku, Director of Information and Public Relations, and made available to journalists in Abuja. According to the statement, the award...

Customs Seizes N150bn Illicit Drugs, Others At Onne Port

31.12.2024

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Area II Command, Onne Port has intercepted 76 container seizures comprising arms, ammunition, illicit medicine, vegetable oil, foot wares, donkey skin, and used cloths among other uncustomed goods used as concealment with duty paid value of ₦150. 8 billion in one year. Also, the command seized some contraband laden in 12...

Kogi First Lady Donates Medical Kits, Food Items, Cash Gifts To 200 Patients

31.12.2024

The wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo has donated Medical kits, food items and cash donations to Women and expected mothers at the state Specialist Hospital in Lokoja on Tuesday. Other items donated by the First Lady include ante-natal kits, medical supplies, beverages, cash and other items to about 200 patients in...

UniAbuja Governing Council Boycott Meeting As Chairman Set To Appoint Substantive VC

31.12.2024

The controversy surrounding the appointment of a substantive Vice -Chancellor for the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), took a new turn on Tuesday as the external Governing Council members boycotted a meeting with the Chairman of the Governing Council, Air Vice Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (rtd). Katia, who is rumoured to have an anointed candidate to...

Gov Yusuf Sign 2025 Budget Of N719.8bn Into Law

31.12.2024

The Kano State Governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has signed into Law the increased 2025 Budget of ₦719,755,417,663.00. The Governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf has earlier presented a proposed budget of ₦549,160,417,663.00 for the 2025 fiscal year to the State Assembly, sometime on 8th November 2024. With a total expected receipts for...

Gov AbdulRazaq Thanks, Wishes Kwarans Brighter 2025

31.12.2024

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated the people of the State on the dawn of the 2025 calendar year, wishing everyone a brighter and more prosperous year ahead. In a New Year message posted on his social media handles, the Governor thanked Kwarans for their support, which he credited for the strides recorded in...

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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

04.10.2024

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

04.10.2024

Angry protesters on Friday stormed the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, singing and chanting ‘Election must hold’. They defied the heavy rainfall spreading canopies, while singing and drumming, with one side of the road blocked. The protest came after the Rivers State governor stormed the RSIEC in the early hours of Friday...

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

04.10.2024

The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...

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