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Ekiti Commends Adetiloye’s Construction Of Nigeria’s First-Ever Symmetrical-Base Pyramid

04.06.2025

…highlights benefits for tourism, others Ekiti State government has commended Professor Philip Omoniyi Adetiloye for scoring a historic feat, with the construction of Nigeria’s first-ever symmetrical-base pyramid in Ise Ekiti. It is seen as a ground breaking development set to redefine Nigeria’s architectural and tourism landscapes. This development was disclosed by the Director General of...

IHS Nigeria Commissions 65 Patrol Vehicles To Enhance G4S Secure Solutions

04.06.2025

IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) and one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared telecommunications infrastructure in the world by tower count, has formally commissioned 65 Response, Patrol, and Escort (RPE) vehicles to G4S Secure Solutions Nigeria Limited, its long-standing security partner. The commissioning ceremony which held...

Livestock Stakeholders To Tap Into $2.5bn FDI With Capacity Devs From NIRSAL

04.06.2025

To scale up livestock value chains in Nigeria, Nigeria Incentive Based Risk Sharing System for Agriculture Lending (NIRSAL) Plc, with support from the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, has launched a Feedlot management training Program aimed at preparing the country’s livestock value chain actors to tap into the $2.5 billion Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) deal....

Nigeria Shifts Towards Self-Reliance In Military Hardware – Defence Minister

04.06.2025

The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has lauded the Nigerian Armed Forces for their strides in indigenous defence production, refurbishment, and innovation during a two-day working visit to key military institutions in Kaduna State. The institutions visited included the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), the Nigerian Army Command Engineering Depot (CED), Buffalo Engineering Technical...

Benue AG Hails Tribunal Judgments On LG Election Petitions

04.06.2025

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order in Benue State, Fidelis Bemsen Mnyim, has congratulated the local government chairmen and councillors in the state on their victories at the Benue State Local Government Election Petitions Appeal Tribunal. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his spokesman, Iormbagah Aondohemba Jacob, Mnyim expressed deep...

Aliyu Commiserates With Bago Over Makwa Flood Disaster

04.06.2025

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has extended heartfelt condolences to his Niger State counterpart, Governor Umar Bago, following the recent flood disaster that struck Makwa community, resulting in the tragic loss of lives and widespread destruction. The disaster, triggered by heavy torrential rains, caused extensive damage to homes, bridges, farmlands, and other critical infrastructure,...

Fubara Visits Tinubu In Lagos

04.06.2025

The suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday visited President Bola Tinubu in his Lagos residence. The President Special Adviser on Information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga posted photos of the duo during the meeting. “Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers, now on suspension from office, visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Tuesday,” Onanuga...

GNI To Be Turbaned Seriki Adinni Of Yewaland In Grand Celebration Of Culture, Faith

04.06.2025

The ancient town of Imeko in Ogun State is set to witness a spectacular celebration of faith, culture, and leadership as Hon. Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, fondly called GNI will be turbaned as the new Seriki Adinni of Yewaland on Saturday, June 14. The much-anticipated event promises glitz, glamour, and deep cultural resonance, drawing dignitaries from...

FG Moves To Clamp Down On Exam Cheating In Schools

04.06.2025

The Federal Government said it will prosecute parents and guardians found to be aiding and abetting examination malpractice. In a statement yesterday, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa also said any students found engaging in exam malpractice would be sanctioned in line with national examination guidelines. He asked schools to report any threats or breaches...

2027: No Automatic Tickets For NASS Members –APC

04.06.2025

The All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday ruled out automatic tickets for National Assembly members targeting a return to both chambers in 2027. In a statement, the ruling party debunked the reports that it had granted automatic tickets to all National Assembly members. It said: “The report is fake news and should be disregarded in its...