Tributes have continued to pour in, with prominent Nigerians eulogising the late elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, who passed away at the age of 96 in Lagos on Friday. Many have continued to hail his lifelong commitment to democracy, unity, and good governance. Senator Orji Kalu (Abia State) has described Adebanjo as a “patriotic…
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed recent reports alleging that 3,907 firearms are missing from its armouries, stating that the claims are misleading and do not reflect the reality of the situation. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, emphasised that the allegations stemmed from a 2019 audit…
Nigeria’s most prestigious music award show, The Headies, has announced its highly anticipated 17th edition of the awards, marking a return after a year’s hiatus. The list released on Wednesday features an array of both local and international artists who have been recognised for their contribution to the music scene in the past year. According…
Kaduna State has become the first subnational government to adopt the Gender-Responsive Public Procurement Policy, formulated in collaboration with UN Women and other stakeholders. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, Malam Ibraheem Musa, announced that the policy was adopted at the State Executive Council meeting held at…
The National Association of Nigerian Students on Wednesday condemned a reported incident of assault at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, where a student physically attacked a lecturer over a TikTok recording. In a statement issued in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, NANS Senate President, Babatunde Akinteye, reaffirmed the association’s commitment to advocating for students’ rights while upholding…
The Taraba State Government has dismissed reports alleging that Governor Agbu Kefas diverted over ₦100 billion to a retired general. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Information and Reorientation, Zainab Usman, described the claim as “an outright falsehood with no factual basis.” “The governor has not handed over such an amount of…
The Kebbi Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Isah Abubakar-Tunga, said Governor Nasir Idris has released N2.7bn for allowances of local and international students. Abubakar-Tunga made this known while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. He said, “Governor Nasir Idris has approved and released the payment of Upkeep Allowance and Accommodation in the sum of…
The Media Integrity Initiative Africa has been unveiled to promote ethical journalism and strengthen professionalism in the African media industry. The non-governmental organisation brings together 20 experienced media professionals to train and mentor journalists at no cost. Through free online training, mentorship and leadership development, MIIA aims to equip media practitioners with the skills necessary…
The 2023 Vice-Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Bishop Isaac Idahosa, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct presidential, senatorial, and gubernatorial elections on the same day to cut costs and ensure better outcomes. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme on Wednesday, the cleric and NNPP chieftain advocated for…
The Ekiti State Chapter of the Coalition of United Political Parties has accused the Biodun Oyebanji-led administration of imposing arbitrary taxes, warning that such policies could trigger job losses, frustration, and insecurity in the state. This is as the sate government dismissed the allegations, insisting that there had been no imposition of multiple or arbitrary…
The management of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, has launched an investigation into the release of a mysterious substance that led to the hospitalisation of about 10 students on Tuesday. Speaking to newsmen on Wednesday, the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Soladoye Adewole, said the incident occurred in a classroom near the sewage area on campus. “Nothing is wrong with…
The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has described the #EndSARS protest as the beginning and foundation of “irresponsible protesting” in Nigeria. The #EndSARS movement, which lasted over 14 days in 2020 across major Nigerian cities, demanded the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a division of the Nigerian police known…