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Ogbonna Hails Abia Gov, Otti On 2nd Anniversary, Describes Him As Trail Blazer, Great Achiever
The Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Philemon Asonye Ogbonna, has congratulated the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, on the occasion of his second anniversary in office. In a statement issued on behalf of the Ministry of Environment on Tuesday, Ogbonna praised Governor Otti's visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to reshaping Abia State's environmental landscape. He said, "under your...
NDLEA Apprehends Two Posing As Pilgrims With Cocaine
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), has revealed the arrest of two individuals smuggling cocaine while posing as pilgrims en route to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Drug Control meeting in Abuja, Marwa disclosed that the suspects had...
NiMet Partners HEDA To Boost climate Information For Small-scale Farmers
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by the Human and Environmental Development Agenda and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency to enhance smallholder farmers' access to weather and climate data throughout Nigeria. This development was announced in a statement released by NiMet’s media team on Wednesday following the signing of a MoU at the agency’s headquarters. “The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has formalised...
”We Are Laying A Solid Foundation For Sustainable Future” – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu claims that his reforms in his two years in office are creating a solid basis for Nigerians to have a better future. Tinubu, who was elected as President on May 29, 2023, stated that his Renewed Hope Agenda was working to reduce the cost of living, promote economic justice and build a business-friendly economy that attracts investment...
” S’Africa Leads Nigeria As Africa’s Top Fuel Importer” – Report
Nigeria has given up its long-standing title as Africa's biggest importer of refined petroleum products as a result of the Dangote Petrochemical Refinery's increased activity. South Africa has now overtaken Nigeria as the continent’s largest fuel importer, according to new data from energy consultancy CITAC, signalling a seismic shift in Africa’s downstream oil market. The refinery, which began large-scale production in...
Abia: Billboard Collapse Crushes Tricycles, Injures Passengers
A huge billboard that was advertising collapsed on multiple tricycles carrying people in Aba, Abia State, on Wednesday afternoon, causing numerous injuries and possibly fatalities. The incident occurred at the Salad Market junction near the GIA Event Centre during a downpour accompanied by violent winds. Eyewitnesses say the structure came crashing down without warning, pinning down the tricycles beneath its weight. While...
May 29: Buhari Cautions Nigerians To Moderate Expectations
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has cautioned against allowing "necessary reforms and desired changes" to be derailed by "nettlesome domestic politics" as President Bola Tinubu's administration enters its second year in office. Buhari congratulated President Tinubu on his mid-term and urged Nigerians to manage their expectations from the government, noting that “reforms would achieve success gradually, not overnight.” In a statement signed...
WAEC Express Discontent Over Conducting Examination Late
The West African Examinations Council has expressed regret for the postponement of the English Language Paper 2 in the ongoing 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the examination took place on Wednesday evening. In a statement by Moyosola Adesina, Acting Head of Public Affairs Department of WAEC, the council said that it...
FG Launches Degree Programme In Artificial Intelligence
The federal government has launched new Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in artificial intelligence (AI), as part of a broader initiative to modernize Nigeria’s technical education and align with global technological advancements. The Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Professor Idris Bugaje, revealed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja....
Atiku Criticizes President Tinubu’s Administration
Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president and 2023 presidential candidate, has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, calling it one of the most "incompetent, disconnected, and anti-people" governments in Nigeria's democratic history. Atiku also announced the formation of a united opposition coalition determined to hold the government accountable and “rescue Nigeria” from what he described as...
