Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang embarked on a comprehensive inspection of road projects initiated by his administration across Jos Bukuru Metropolis, marking his impactful one-year tenure in office. The highlight of the tour included the official commissioning of the Jos Metro Transit Control Centre, strategically located beside the Chapel of Grace at the Old Government House in Jos. The tour, a pivotal aspect of commemorating his first year in office, saw Governor Mutfwang meticulously examining the progress of various infrastructure projects,on wey in Jos. Following the inauguration of the Metro Transit Control Centre, he…
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From Abba Dukawa The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has said the synergy between the National Assembly and President Bola Tinubu is yielding results. Mr Agbese stated this after the joint session of the National Assembly attended by President Tinubu. He noted that the proactive approach of the president has helped to maintain the cordial ties. “President Tinubu’s approach to legislative matters has fostered a collaborative environment, encouraging open dialogue and constructive engagement between the executive and legislative arms of government,” Mr Agbese said. “This synergy has yielded significant benefits, including the swift passage and signing…
From Abba Dukawa The Senate on Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to impose sanctions on officials responsible for the pains and sufferings Nigeria students in countries abroad are facing. It, therefore, summoned the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, and the leadership of the Federal Scholarship Board over the delay in the payment of outstanding grants to the students. The upper legislative chamber also asked Tahir to provide a detailed report on the status of all Nigerian students under international scholarship programmes, including a breakdown of their unpaid entitlements. The Senate in plenary on Tuesday asked its President, Godswill Akpabio,…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has appealed to organised labour to be considerate and patriotic in their demand in the ongoing negotiation for a new national minimum wage. She also said that government has been consistent in taking steps to secure a fair and realistic wage for Nigeria workers, and urged organised Labour to recognise that the nation’s economy was still on the path of recovery from the effect of the pandemic and other economic distress. She said, “We appeal to organized labour and indeed, other relevant stakeholders to be considerate and…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja As part of activities to mark the one year anniversary of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, the NNPC Ltd and its joint venture partners – Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), Total Energies, Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC) – in collaboration with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), have commissioned the 25.7km Ogbia-Nembe Road in Bayelsa State. The project, valued at N24.5billion, traverses mangrove forests with seven bridges and five culverts, and connects 14 communities. In a statement signed and issued to news men in Abuja by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the NNPC Ltd,…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has recalled his twenty five years experience and ordeal and of three years while in Yola prison. The former President made known during the official commissioning of the Jimeta Grade interchange in Yola the Adamawa state capital. He said, “My experience twenty five years ago and three years in Yola prison was an inpiratious thoughtful, the years made an impact on me. According to him, in all situation, I was able to make history out it. so also that if you go to my national library, you will see what I…
From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, LokoFr The Caretaker Transition Committee Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area, Comrade Abdullahi Adamu has congratulated the state governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo over his victory at the State Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja Comrade Abdullahi Adamu who spoke shortly after the Judges delivered the verdicts described the judgement as a confirmation of the people’s wishes and mandate given to His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo. “We were never in doubt of today’s victory because it was clear from the beginning that Gov. Ododo won fair and square. His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo had the…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has appealed to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to address those critical challenges facing media practitioners in the country. According to the Congress, unlike Medical and Legal Practitioners, Media practitioners are suffering and their rights need to be protected. The President of NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero made the appeal to the President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Dr. Chris Isiguzo when he and some members of the Congress were on media tour to the National Secretariat of the Union in Abuja. Comrade Ajaero said being him a media…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman Veteran Kannywood actress, Fatima Usman, known to all as Fati Slow, passed away on Monday near Sudan. The news, confirmed by Kano activist Mansura Isa on Facebook a day later, plunged the Hausa film industry into mourning. Executive Secretary of the Kano State Censorship Board, Abba El-Mustapha, offered his condolences on social media. Described as a warm and professional actress, Fati Slow brought characters to life with a captivating presence. Her passing leaves a void not just in Kannywood, but in the hearts of her fans. A funeral was held near Sudan according to Islamic rites.…
By Usman Gwadabe National Hajji Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has advised Nigerian pilgrims to take precautionary measures against heatstroke while performing their hajj exercise through out the period. The National Chairman of the Commission Jalal Ahmad Arabi who spoke through the head of Medical Team of the Commission, Dr Abubakar Adamu Ismail gave the advice in an interactive session with Media team of the Commission held at its premises in Makka. He said this would help towards ensuring their health condition and well-being while performing their hajji operation. Arabi said the essence of the session was to sensitise and enlighten…