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FG Commissions KWASU ICT Centre for Youths
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The Federal Government has commissioned a TETFund/Renewed Hope Initiative-backed ICT Experience Centre at the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, to equip Nigerian youths with digital skills
Higher SSB Tax may raise prices – Report warns
By Chidinma Chukwu, ABUJA A new report by ThinkBusiness Africa has warned that the proposed increase in Nigeria’s excise duty on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) could significantly raise prices of soft
Kebbe Council assists 150 households displaced by banditry
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State has distributed food items and cash assistance to 150 households displaced by bandit attacks across several communities.
Ebonyi PDP women decry hardship, back Odii
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Women Leader in Ebonyi State, Mrs Chinyere Nwele, has criticised the administration of Governor Francis Nwifuru, alleging hardship, neglect and unfulfilled
Zamfara varsities, polytechnics, COEs, others get official cars
Governor Dauda Lawal distributed official vehicles to higher institutions to strengthen the capacity, efficiency, and effectiveness of Zamfara State’s education system. The distribution of the official vehicles was held on
Troops rescue 10 kidnap victims in Katsina
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued 10 civilians, including an infant, after a military pursuit forced their abductors to abandon them in Katsina State.
Malaria: Zamfara begins fumigation against mosquitoes
Governor Dauda Lawal approved a state-wide fumigation against mosquitoes and other insects to curb the spread of Malaria and other mosquito-related illnesses. Executive Chairman, Zamfara State Environmental Protection and Enforcement
Grazing reserves: Anti-graft agency to prosecute encroachers
The Zamfara State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission (ZACPC) threatened to prosecute any person or group of persons that encroached into grazing reserves and livestock corridors. The commission announced this
Nigeria, Serbia renew commitment to stronger ties
By Henry Umoru, ABUJA Nigeria and the Republic of Serbia have renewed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following the presentation of Letters of Credence by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Hungary,
2027: Lagos needs servant-leader — Adeoye
By Henry Obetta LAGOS — The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Lagos State, Prince Adelaja Adeoye, has said his ambition for the 2027 election is driven
