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176,408 Candidates For Mock-UTME March 30 – JAMB
No fewer than 176,408 candidates will sit for the optional mock UTME on March 30, 2023, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said. The Board directed the candidates who registered for the optional mock UTME to proceed to print the notification slips for the examination. The board explained that the notification slip contained the candidate’s registration number, venue, date,...
I’ll Be Governor For All – Ebonyi APC Governor-Glect, Nwifuru Vows
Ebonyi State governor-elect, Francis Nwifuru, on Thursday, vowed to use the people’s taxes to develop the state rather than ruling the state for the interest of one or two persons. Nwifuru, the Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, made this known while addressing stakeholders and teeming supporters of Labour Party, including its (LP) guber candidate, Edward Nkwagu who...
President Buhari Signs Copyright, Laboratory Institute Bills Into Law
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the new Copyright Bill into law. The President recently assented to the new Act, alongside that of the Bill on Federal College and Medical Laboratory and Technology, Jos, according to a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives), Nasiru Baballe Ila. Ila said the new Act is...
My Administration Giving Attention To Physically Challenged – Gov. Adeleke
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has emphasized that his administration will continue to put a smile on the face of the physically challenged in the state. Adeleke also stated that his government would not rest on its oars in making sure that teachers, especially those attending to people with special needs, are adequately motivated. The Governor stated this at the handing...
Small Arms Becoming Weapons Of Mass Destruction In Nigeria – FG
The Federal Government has said Small Arms are gradually becoming weapons of mass destruction as they spread havoc on communities. Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at a two-day multilateral meeting with stakeholders of the Lake Chad Basin region. Speaking on ‘Curbing Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons in the...
EFCC To Go After ‘Corrupt’ Governors, Others After May 29
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has concluded plans to go after some outgoing governors and other public officials after May 29. EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, who disclosed this yesterday at the headquarters of the commission during an exclusive interview with Daily Trust, specifically said more arrests would be made immediately after May 29. Bawa, who hosted the management staff of...
I Will Run Peter Obi’s Model Of Governance In Abia State – Alex Otti
Alex Otti, the newly elected governor of Abia State, has stated that he will implement Peter Obi's governance model in the state. When asked if he would reduce the cost of governance on Channels Television's Politics Today, he responded, "Absolutely, I have repeatedly spoken out about the cost of governance being a major problem in the country, and it applies...
Ramadan: Emulate Muhammad’s Virtues, Bola Tinubu Urges Muslims
The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the Muslims to emulate Prophet Muhammad’s example of humility, forgiveness, and service to others. He also charged them to be “imbued with the spirit of sacrifice, self-discipline, goodwill, justice, tolerance, mercy, compassion and generosity that lie at the heart of Islam.” READ ALSO: Chief Judge Pardons 80-Year-Old Man, 11 Other Inmates In Akwa...
Businessman Gifts Abia INEC Returning Officer, Prof Oti Exotic Prado SUV He Ordered For Himself
Reactions have continued to trail the declaration of ex-bank chief executive, Dr. Alex Otti as governor-elect of Abia State on Wednesday by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. This time, an excited citizen, Steven Ukpabi has surprised the INEC returning officer, Prof. Nnenna Oti who presided over the collation of votes from the March 18 governorship election in the state...
Chief Judge Pardons 80-Year-Old Man, 11 Other Inmates In Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom State Chief Judge, Justice Ekaette Obot, on Thursday freed 12 inmates, including an 80-year-old man in Ikot Abasi and Eket correctional centres on awaiting trial list. Out of the 12 freed inmates, three were from Ikot Abasi correctional centre, while nine were from Eket correctional centre and had been awaiting trial for between one to five years. The Chief...
