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By Martha Agas The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, says the Gold and Gemstone Conference and Exhibition (GGCE) is a veritable platform to expand opportunities, deepen regional integration and chart a future for Nigeria’s mineral wealth. Alake, underscored the importance of the GGCE at a news conference held ahead of the event…

By Stephen Adeleye The Vice Chancellor of Salem University, Lokoja, Prof. Alewo Akubo, has urged governments to  complement  efforts of private universities in terms of infrastructure development as well as tax reduction. Akubo, who made the call in a pre‑convocation news  conference on Tuesday, emphasised that private universities required deliberate government backing to thrive. He…

By Admin When the Church invests in its young, it renews its strength and secures its future. The AATCNN Alumni Reunion and Leadership Conference 2025 officially begins today, Tuesday, 18th November 2025, at the Theological College of Northern Nigeria (TCNN), Bukuru, Jos. Participants will arrive and register from 3:00 p.m., followed by the Welcome Charge,…

By Isaiah Eka The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Command in Akwa Ibom, says it has commenced free safety checks for all categories of vehicles in the state. The Sector Commander, Mr Francis Ajatta, told newsmen in Uyo on Monday that the safety checks would continue untill Nov. 20. Ajatta said that the safety checks…

By Raji Rasak The Centre for Public Accountability, in collaboration with Coalition of Civil Society Organisations, has warned against inciting religious and tribal intolerance in Nigeria, following controversies over U.S threat to invade the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the threat by U S President Donald Trump to invade Nigeria over…

By Thompson Yamput Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has cautioned residents against being used by politicians to malign others or engage in actions capable of causing public disorder.   Ododo gave the warning on Sunday in Lokoja while reacting to a purported social media post by one Joy Sadiq, popularly known as “Mama Kogi,” alleging…

By Admin The Founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Dr Boniface Aniebonam has blasted Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso and Elder Buba Galadima for what he described as people struggling over what doesn’t belong to them. Aniebonam, who is the Founder and Chairman Board of Trustees of the NNPP made this known in a statement…

By Isaiah Eka All is now set for the 87th birthday anniversary celebration of Obong Victor Attah, a former governor of Akwa Ibom. Attah’s aide, Mr Udeme Nana, who disclosed this at a press conference in Uyo on Friday, said that the event scheduled for Nov. 20, would feature the launch of a book on…

By Emmanuel Antswen Troops of Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) and personnel of Joint Task Force Operation Zenda have clashed in Naka, headquarters of Gwer West Local Government of Benue. Our correspondent learnt that the incident took place on Wednesday evening near Naka, the headquarters of Gwer West LGA. A credible source from…

By Admin The Executive Chairman of Bassa Local Government Council, Dr. Joshua Sunday Riti has received a special award of excellence in recognition of his good governance and pragmatic approach to grassroots development. The award, courtesy of the Forum of Local Government Information Officers, Plateau State chapter, was also presented to the Director of Personnel…