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NAFDAC Seeks Death Penalty For Drug Pedders

07.02.2025

On Friday, the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), in a strategic move to curb drug abuse in Nigeria, proposed the death penalty for drug peddlers. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye who made this known while speaking on Channels Television said only stiff penalties will deter drug peddlers especially when...

NUC, US Firm Signs MoU To Build AI Ecosystem Across Nigerian Varsities

07.02.2025

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation, Daimlas Corporation, Princeton, New Jersey, USA, to establish a comprehensive AI ecosystem across Nigerian universities. The collaboration aims to empower academic institutions with cutting-edge AI resources, research opportunities, and a platform for AI-driven education....

Timi Of Ede to Honour Outstanding Leaders At 70th Birthday

07.02.2025

In recognition of outstanding leadership, dedication to community development, and selfless service, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr Munirudeen Adesola Lawal Laminisa I, the Timi of Edeland, will confer honorary chieftaincy titles on distinguished individuals as part of activities marking his 70th birthday celebration. At a press conference held on Friday, February 7, 2025, High Chief...

NIS Launches Contactless Passport Application System In UK

07.02.2025

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) officially launched its innovative Contactless Passport Application System in the United Kingdom (UK) on Friday, February 7, 2025. New Telegraph reports that the Service’s rollout follows the successful implementation of the system in Canada on November 5, 2024. Under the leadership of Comptroller General, KN Nandap, the NIS aims to...

Reps Member Mourns Death Of 17 Almajiris, Donates Cash, Relief Materials

07.02.2025

A member of the House of Representatives representing the Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency, Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji has expressed shock over the death of 17 Almajiri students consumed in an inferno in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Sani Jaji who is the Chairman, House Committee on Ecological Funds, has in a...

Ondo Govt Faults Navy Over Abandoned Oil Well In Ogun Territor

07.02.2025

The Ondo State government has faulted the claim of the Nigerian Navy that it has foiled an attempt by oil thieves to exploit an abandoned oil well at Oke-Agor-Isekun, an island near the Ogun and Ondo States boundary. The State government, however, said although it shares boundaries with Ogun State, the land in question belonged...

IRIAD Advocates Enforcement Of Laws To End FGM

07.02.2025

In commemoration of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), the Initiative for Research Innovation and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD) has called for the enforcement of existing laws to help eradicate the harmful practice of FGM in the country. A statement signed by the Director, IRIAD-The Electoral Hub, Princess Hamman-Obels urged...

Foundation Gives Succour To 200 Indigent Students In Kwara

07.02.2025

No fewer than 200 orphans selected from public schools across the 16 Local Government Areas of Kwara State have benefited from the educational materials distributed by the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation. The educational materials given to the school children include school bags, and books, while the tuition fees of the students would be paid directly...

Gov. Yusuf Procures 10 Refuse Evacuation Trucks To Boost Environmental Sanitation

07.02.2025

In a strategic move to enhance waste management and environmental sanitation, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has procured 10 new heavy-duty refuse evacuation trucks and 3 payloader excavators. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Friday, February 7. The new equipment aims to improve the efficiency of...

Sani Urges Inclusive Dialogue Before Altering Old Nigeria’s Education System

07.02.2025

Following the news making rounds on Thursday, the former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has emphasized the importance of comprehensive consultations before any modifications are made to Nigeria’s current 6-3-3-4 education system. The former lawmaker advocates engaging with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including teachers’ unions, students’ unions, education experts, school administrators, parents’ associations,...