Governor Bala Laments Nigeria’s Inability to Achieve Food Security, Seeks Foreign Investment

Published Feb. 11, 2025 By Bashir Hassan Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has expressed concerns over Nigeria’s continued struggle with food security, despite its vast agricultural potential. Speaking at the Government House during a courtesy visit from the Portuguese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Paulo Martins Santos, Governor Bala described the situation as shameful…

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Kwara Residents Protest 11-Month Blackout, Demand Immediate Action from IBEDC

Published Feb. 11, 2025 By Taiwo Oguniyi Residents of 44 communities under the Sobi Poly Feeder in Oke-Fomo, Ilorin West Local Government Area, have staged a peaceful protest against the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), expressing their frustration over nearly a year of total blackout. The protesters, carrying placards with slogans like “We are tired…

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Taraba NAWOJ Elects New Executives

Published Feb. 10, 2025 By Jummai Ishaku Mrs. Janet Audu Nyajo of the Correspondents’ Chapel has been elected as the new State Chairperson for the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in Taraba State. Nyajo emerged victorious in a closely contested election held at the Oyakhire NUJ Press Center in Jalingo, securing 53 votes. Her…

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CISLAC Calls for Urgent Legislative Review of Police Leadership Amid Crisis

Published Feb. 10, 2025 By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has raised serious concerns over the ongoing institutional crisis between the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), warning that the standoff threatens the rule of law, undermines accountability, and erodes public trust in the country’s governance…

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Obbo-Ile, Obbo Ayegunle Indigenes Laud Gov. AbdulRazaq for Honoring Princess Bola Esan

Published Feb. 10, 2025 By Taiwo Oguniyi Indigenes of Obbo-Ile and Obbo Ayegunle in Ekiti Local Government Area, Kwara State, have praised Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for recognizing the significant contributions of Princess Bola Esan, a former Director of Sports in the state. The governor recently honored Princess Esan by naming a hostel after her, acknowledging…

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Kwara State Government Restores Accreditation of Pharmacy Departments After 20 Years

Published Feb. 09, 2025 By Taiwo Oguniyi The Kwara State Government has successfully restored the accreditation of pharmacy departments in state-owned hospitals, enabling them to resume the training of intern pharmacists—an opportunity that had been lost for over two decades. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq gave his full support to the initiative last year, approving the move…

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Kwara Govt Warns Against Illegal Construction, Seals Off Projects Lacking Approval

Published Feb. 09, 2025 By Taiwo Oguniyi The Kwara State Geographic Information Services (KWGIS) has reiterated the need for individuals and agencies to secure proper land use approvals before embarking on any development project in the state. KWGIS Executive Chairman, ESV AbdulKareem Babatunde Sulyman, issued the warning in a statement signed and issued by Abdulrazaq…

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Taraba LGA Chairman Launches Skills Acquisition Program for 500 Women and Youths

Published Feb. 08, 2025 By Hassan H. Hassan The Chairman of Jalingo Local Government Council, Hon. Aminu Jauro Hassan, has officially launched a skills acquisition program aimed at empowering 500 women and youths in Jalingo, Taraba State. The initiative, carried out in collaboration with the Women and Youths Initiative for Moral Awareness in Africa (WAYMA-Africa),…

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FG Takes Steps to Combat Youth Unemployment Through Technical and Vocational Education

Published Feb. 08, 2025 By Martins A. Martins The Federal Government is intensifying its efforts to tackle youth unemployment by promoting Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Alhaji Nasiru Sani-Gwarzo, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, made this statement at the closing ceremony of the 2nd edition of the TVET Camp in Jalingo…

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Bauchi: ATBU matriculates 4,364 students for 2024/2025 academic session

Published on Feb. 07, 2025 By Bashir Hassan The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, ATBU, Bauchi, has matriculated 4,364 students for the 2024/2025 academic session. Speaking at the matriculation ceremony in Bauchi on Friday, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibrahim Garba, congratulated the newly admitted students, urging them to abide by the university’s rules and regulations. He cautioned…

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