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By Our Correspondent Five distinguished academics are to be conferred with the Fellow of the Horticultural Society of Nigeria (HORTSON) during the 42nd annual conference of the Society scheduled to hold at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. ephemeralnews.com.ng reports that the Vice-Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello University, Prof. Kabiru Bala, is among the academics to be conferred with…
By Admin Former U.S. President and Republican candidate in the Nov. 5 presidential elections Donald Trump has declared victory in the US election while the results are still being collated. The 78-year-old is projected to win 267 electoral college votes, three short of the magic figure of 270. The opponent, incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris…
By our Correspondent Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Taoreed Lagbaja The Presidency on Wednesday announced the passing of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Taoreed Lagbaja. Lagbaja was 56 years, when he was appointed COAS by President Bola Tinubu on June 19, 2023. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said Lagbaja died on Tuesday night in Lagos…
By Thompson Yamput Mr Shehu Mohammed, Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Tuesday rallied stakeholders in developing strategies to reduce road fatalities across the country. Mohammed made the call during a news conference to unveil the 2024 Ember Months Campaign in Lokoja with theme: “Speak up Against Dangerous Driving” Crashes Kill…
By Our Correspondent An International Non-Governmental Organization, Hello International USA, has flagged off a feeding programme/education Initiative at Ngawk Community in Bokkos Local Government of Plateau-Nigeria. The Programme is said to be in partnership with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on the School Feeding Programme and the Plateau State Government…
By Our Correspondent David Umahi, minister of Works who is a two term former governor of Ebonyi state is generally seen as one of the few performing minister in President Bola Tinubu lack lustre federal executive council. Therefore, it was not a surprise that he survived the recent cabinet reshuffle by Tinubu. However, contrary to…
By John T. Akans KSM This piece is to remind us of Joshua’s battle and victory with the Amalekites in Refidim as described in *Exodus 17:8-16.* when Moses told Joshua to choose men to fight the Amalekites, while moses, Aaron and Hur stand on a hill. As long as Moses raised his hands, the Israelites…
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of the minors arrested during the End Bad Governance protests. Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, made the disclosure on Monday in Abuja when he addressed State House correspondents. Idris said that Mr Lateef Fagbemi, Minister of Justice and Attorney General,…
By Admin President Bola Tinubu on Monday ordered the release of all minors arrested and detained over #EndBadGovernance protest without prejudice to legal proceedings. He also ordered the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to ensure their reunion with family members. Mr Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, disclosed this while briefing…
By Thompson Yamput Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP/Kogi Central) on Sunday inaugurated legacy projects and distributed empowerment materials to her constituents to mark her first year in office. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the projects inaugurated included the 1 km road network at the Abdul Azeez Memorial College Okene. NAN reports…
