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By Thompson Yamput Thousands of constituents from Kogi Central Senatorial District, on Wednesday in Okene, staged a rally to express their support for the ongoing recall process of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the National Assembly. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the constituents, under the aegis of Kogi Central Grassroots Movement, were from…

By Martins Gomos Book lovers and literary enthusiasts are in for a treat as the Jos Book Fair 2025 prepares to kick off from April 23rd to 26th at the National Library of Nigeria, Jos. This year’s fair promises to be bigger and better, with over 10,000 books on display and massive discounts. The theme,…

By Isaiah Eka The Maritime Academy of Nigeria, (MAN) Oron, has sensitised boat users and other stakeholders on the need to enhance safety of the inland water transportation in the country. The Acting Rector of the Academy, Dr Kevin Okonna, said this at a sensitisation workshop held on Tuesday at the Academy auditorium in Oron,…

Dan Nandom The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has expressed confidence in the ability of President Bola Tinubu to resolve the decades-long crisis that is stalling the resumption of oil exploration in Ogoni, one of Nigeria’s most prolific oil-producing areas. This, according to the group, stems from the overtures the federal government is making as…

By Thompson Yamput Concerned parents of candidates for the 2024/2025 FUL law programme have urged the university and the Council for Legal Education on Tuesday to expedite the admission process due to delays. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that several parents expressed concerns about the uncertainty surrounding the fate of their children. They…

By Peter Amine   Dr Mark Nyitse, Director,  Research and Documentation at the Benue Public Service Institute, says the institute’s planned security conference aims to support Gov. Hyacinth Alia’s vision for a secure and prosperous Benue. Nyitse stated this an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Makurdi. The director said…

By Isaiah Eka Mr Ubong Ekwere, new Zonal Commander, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Uyo Zonal Commnad, has pledged to uphold the agency’s core values. Ekwere who made the pledge on Tuesday in Uyo, while taking over the leadership of the zone from his predecessor, Mr Emmanuel Awhen, also promised…

By Isaiah Eka Mr Adegboyegba Oyetola, Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy Minister, says the Federal Government is committed to ensuring safety and security along the nation’s inland waterways. Oyetola made the statement at a safety awareness workshop for boat operators and water transport users in Oron, Akwa Ibom, on Monday. Represented by Mrs Selia Ekanem,…

By Peter Amine The Benue Government on Monday in Makurdi launched four e-governance platforms to enable the state to migrate from analogue to digital operations. The state government also commenced the training of 40,000 state and local government civil servants on e-governance tools and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills. Gov. Hyacinth Alia officially launched…

By Dan Nandom The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) is optimistic that all tiers of government will get more federal allocations than ever before in 2025 following the disbursement of N1.7 trillion for the month of January. This, according to the group, is an affirmation of President Bola Tinubu’s position on the successful deployment of…