Fubara inaugurates governing councils of Rivers varsities
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State inaugurated the newly constituted governing councils of the state-owned tertiary institutions, namely Rivers State University, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education and Captain Elechi Amadi…
A’Court dismisses suits seeking Jonathan, Buhari, others’ asset forms
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday dismissed separate appeals seeking an order compelling the Code of Conduct Bureau, CCB, to release the asset declaration forms of former presidents,…
Ganye Traditional Council disowns group seeking help purportedly to rehabilitate palace
The Ganye Traditional Council of Adamawa State has disowned a group that claimed to be seeking assistance from groups and individuals purportedly to give the Gangwari Ganye palace a facelift.…
Abia Govt sets up panel to review emergence of some traditional rulers
An administrative panel of inquiry has been set up by the Abia State government to review the recognition and issuance of staff of office to some traditional rulers on May…
NESREA seals 13 firms in Abuja
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency, NESREA, on Friday, sealed 13 facilities in the Federal Capital Territory for non-compliance to environmental regulations. The Director-General of NESREA, Aliyu Jauro,…
Tinubu appoints Zubaida Umar as NEMA DG
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Zubaida Umar as the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA. Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.…
I don’t want to be your friend, it’s not by force – Wike blasts FCT Senator, Kingibe
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has told the Senator representing the FCT, Ireti Kingibe, that he cannot be coerced into becoming her friend. Wike lambasted the Senator,…
‘I’m not fake prophet’ – Odumeje
The General Overseer of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, popularly called Odumeje, has dismissed widespread claims of being a fake prophet. Odumeje distanced…
Champions League: Gerard Pique predicts club to win trophy
Ahead of Friday’s UEFA Champions League quarterfinal draw, former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has backed his old club to win the Europe top-flight competition this season. Pique, who won the…
Kwara clamps down on street beggars in Ilorin
The Kwara State Government has clamped down on street beggars in Ilorin, the state capital. The Commissioner for Social Development, Opeyemi Oluwakemi Afolashade, made the declaration during an evacuation exercise…