Gbagyi, herders clash leaves many dead

  A violent clash in the Barkuta community of Beji district, located in Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State, has reportedly resulted in multiple deaths. The conflict, which erupted in the early hours of Tuesday, involved native Gbagyi people and herdsmen, leaving several individuals injured and homes destroyed. The violence was allegedly sparked after […]

Why Gov Aliyu’s detractors work in vain

Why Gov Aliyu’s detractors work in vain  By Baba Shuaibu The unwavering commitment to the people’s welfare and hardwork of Governor Ahmad Aliyu has exposed the opposition’s malicious proganda against his government. Practically, the opposition lacks what to say so they tried, but in vain, to weave a network of lies and falsehoods around his […]

Obaseki plotting to rig Edo poll – APC

 Obaseki plotting to rig Edo poll – APC The All Progressives Congress, APC, has informed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the military authorities over alleged secret move by Gov. Godwin Obaseki, using the Edo security  personnel to rig the incoming September 21, 2024 governorship election. The party called on the security agents to […]

Tureta not an activist, but opposition’s errand boy

Tureta not an activist, but opposition’s errand boy By Haliru Sani It is unfortunate that we woke up on Tuesday to read misinformation peddled by some opposition group that a Sokoto magistrate had remanded an activist for sharing videos of Gov. Ahmad Aliyu and his wife on social media platforms, spreading notes at a time […]

NECO registrar elected into executive council of education assessment in Africa

NECO registrar elected into executive council of education assessment in Africa By Uji A Iliyasu Abuja The Registrar/Chief Executive Officer, National Examinations Council (NECO), Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, has been elected into the executive council of the Association For Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA). According to a statement signed by NECO’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Azeez […]

TETFund promises sustained funding of Nigerian Army institutions

TETFund promises sustained funding of Nigerian Army institutions By Uji A Iliyasu Abuja  The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has promised to sustain its investment in Nigerian Army institutions.  TETFund’s Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, stated this when he led top management officials of TETFund on a courtesy call on the Chief of Defence Staff, General […]

FG terminates contract for smart school project in Kebbi

  FG terminates contract for smart school project in Kebbi By Uji A Iliyasu Abuja  The Federal Government has terminated the contract of the firm handling the construction of a smart school project in Kebbi State, accusing the contractors of delaying the execution. The contract has been re-awarded to a different contractor to ensure timely […]

FG tasks SUBEBs, stakeholders on quality school buildings

  FG tasks SUBEBs, stakeholders on quality school buildings  By Uji A. Iliyasu Abuja The Federal Government has vowed that it will crack down on substandard school building constructed across the country, urging the State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) and other stakeholders to ensure quality in the delivery of building materials for all school plants. […]

How Tinubu’s administration secured $3.3bn crude-for-cash loan

 How Tinubu’s administration secured $3.3bn crude-for-cash loan  By Uji A. Iliyasu Abuja Apparently a landmark economic decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Federal Government,  on 16 Aug. 2023, through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd, secured a $3.3bn emergency crude repayment loan, which according to the […]