By Stephen Adeleye The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has embarked on construction of a 1.72-megawatt solar power plant at the cost of N3 billion ($200 million), the Vice-Chancellor (VC), Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, has said. Akinwumi, who made the disclosure in a news conference in Lokoja on the university’s upcoming 9th Convocation ceremony, said that the…

By Blessing Odega The Plateau State Emergency Management Agency (PLASEMA), in collaboration with its partners, has restated its commitment to build resilience towards prevention of the disaster. PLASEMA Executive Secretary, Mr Sunday Abdu, made the commitment in Jos during the celebration of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2025. Abdu described this year’s IDDRR…

By Fortune Abang Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump for facilitating the safe return of Israeli hostages from Gaza, and advancing peace in the Middle-East. Freeman made this known in a statement issued on Monday by the Embassy of Israel in Abuja.  The envoy commended Trump’s friendship with Israel and his courage…

By Isaiah Eka The Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, has assured Nigerians that the team will be focused and purposeful to win tomorrow’s match against the  Cheetahs of Benin Republic. Chelle gave the assurance  at a  pre-match news conference  at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

By Abah Benjamin-Eneojoh In a bold demonstration of his commitment to delivering on his campaign promises, Gov. Ahmed Ododo’s administration has taken a significant step towards improving the infrastructure of Kogi State College of Education (KSCOE), Ankpa. The Kogi State Road Maintenance Agency (KOGROMA) currently carrying out technical visit to the college to inspect and…

By Admin Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has ordered an investigation into the alleged acquisition of 14,000 hectares of land by a 17-year-old boy, questioning the minor’s source of income. The governor gave the directive during an engagement with members of the Shift Naija Initiative, a non-governmental in Benin City. Okpebholo expressed shock over…

By Admin The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has announced a two-week nationwide warning strike, commencing on Monday, in all the university campuses in Nigeria. The ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna made the declaration on Sunday during a press briefing at the union’s headquarters in the University of Abuja. Piwuna explained that the decision…

By Admin Old students of Rimi College, Kaduna, who graduated in 1982, will hold the Annual General Meeting(AGM) of their Class Forum in Kaduna from October 24 to 25. A statement by the Chairman of the Class Forum, Mr Peter Sofa, and Secretary, Mr Daniel Audu Laaki, said that the AGM would hold inthe College…