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Tinubu Invites UAE President To Nigeria
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates, has been invited by President Bola Tinubu to visit Nigeria. A statement issued on Thursday by the president’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, said the UAE president has accepted the invitation and will be in Nigeria this year. According to Onanuga, President Tinubu handed down the invitation on Wednesday...
UNICEF, Yabatech Set To Empower A Million Nigerian Girls
The United Nations Children's Emergency Fund, or UNICEF, has introduced the Nigeria Learning Passport, or NLP, in Osun State in an effort to make education more appealing to the state's youth. The NLP, according to UNICEF, is a digital learning platform designed to provide children with access to quality education, regardless of their location. Speaking at the launching held at the...
A Visionary Leader Gone’ – Sen. Kalu Pays Tribute To Late Deputy Chief Whip, Hon. Onanuga
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has expressed profound grief over the demise of Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives. The House of Representatives had earlier confirmed the passing of Hon. Onanuga, who represented the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. She passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, after...
Udensi Calls Out Abia Government Over Judiciary Collapse (Video)
Renowned INTERPOL consultant and political analyst, Sir Chikwe Udensi, has weighed in on the ongoing JUSUN (Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria) strike and the challenges plaguing the judiciary in Abia State. Speaking on a radio programme, Open Parliament on Love FM Umuahia and ABN TV on Wednesday, Sir Udensi decried the government’s failure to adequately fund the judiciary, describing the...
Protesting Students Attack Ogun Deputy Gov’s Convoy
On Wednesday, protesting students from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic in Abeokuta, Ogun State, attacked Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele's convoy. It was gathered that the angry students attacked the convoy of Salako-Oyedele, who was on her way to the 35 Artillery Brigade Alabama, Abeokuta, to represent the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, at the reception marking the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebrations. PUNCH...
Gunmen Murder Final-Year Akwa Poly Student In His Room
Suspected cultists shot and killed Ikot Osurua, also known as Prince, a final-year student at Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, in his room on Wednesday. The tragic incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. at Prince’s residence on Abuja Street in Ikot Osurua. Prince, a Higher National Diploma (HND2) Computer Science student, had recently completed his final exams and was preparing to defend...
Eight Farmers Reportedly Dead In Niger Road Crash
Eight farmers were killed in a fatal head-on crash between a Toyota Corolla and a tanker trailer on Batati/Lanle Road in Niger State. The tragedy occurred at about 8 pm on Monday as the Toyota Corolla, reportedly speeding, attempted to overtake another vehicle but collided with an oncoming tanker heading to Lagos to load fuel. The victims, identified as farmers who...
“Nigeria Pursuing Climate-Smart Practices For Food Security” — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to implementing climate-smart agricultural practices to bolster food security and reduce environmental impacts. He said such initiatives stem Nigeria’s recognition of its responsibility to lead a just energy transition and sustainable development in Africa. Tinubu said this during his address at the ongoing Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week held in the capital city...
“2025 UTME Registration Yet To Start, Changes English Novel” – JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has clarified that registration for the 2025 UTME and Direct Entry has yet to commence. The board assured candidates that details of the registration process will be announced in due course. In a statement shared on its official X account on Wednesday, JAMB also advised prospective candidates to begin preparations by securing their National Identification...
FG Moves To Tackle Food Export Challenges
The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment to address anomalies in the food export system. The collaboration is also expected to encourage efforts to unlock the healthcare value chain for effective transformation. The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja. Oduwole spoke while receiving the...
