Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji on Monday reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) with the unveiling of a state-of-the-art therapy centre for children with disabilities. Built-in partnership with Premium Trust Bank, the centre aims to provide essential therapeutic support and promote social inclusion for children with disabilities. Governor Oyebanji emphasised his administration’s dedication to creating an enabling environment for PWDs to thrive. He described the…

The ongoing battle against drug trafficking and related criminal activities, the Bauchi State Police Command has announced the arrest of a notorious drug dealer, identified as Kabiru Adamu. The apprehension occurred during a meticulous operation executed by the Rapid Response Squad. According to a statement released on Tuesday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, the incident took place on November 22, 2024. Under the leadership of CSP Suleiman…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Commissioner of Police Tunji Disu announced on Tuesday the implementation of stringent measures targeting vehicles lacking proper identification, specifically those without number plates. This directive comes as a response to an alarming increase in “one chance” incidents covert robbery operations that prey on unsuspecting commuters in the capital. Accompanying the impoundment of vehicles that are either unregistered, display only one plate, or feature defaced number…

In a renewed effort to enhance student safety and promote responsible road use, the Lagos State Government has announced it will relaunch its school safety traffic advocacy programme. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Transportation, the initiative aims to instiltraffic safety awareness among students, teachers, and parents across the state.   The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, highlighted the programme’s focus on addressing poor road attitudes and the…

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has suspended two commissioners from his cabinet following allegations of gross misconduct and dereliction of duties. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, November 26, by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Jude Chikadibia-Okpor, the governor announced the indefinite suspension of Engineer Francis Ori, Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, and a three-month suspension for Dr. Moses Ekuma, Commissioner for Health and Social Development.…

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the National Association of Kwara State Students (NAKSS) have commended Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his substantial investments in students’ welfare and the education sector.  In a statement, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, revealed that student leaders visited the Government House on Monday to express their gratitude to Governor AbdulRazaq. The students praised the administration for its significant contributions,…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for the adoption of technology-driven strategies to address the pressing security challenges facing Nigeria and the broader African continent.  Speaking on Monday during a courtesy visit by members of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 from the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Shettima emphasised that the current security and economic struggles demand innovative solutions, particularly through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). “Africa…

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of senior citizens, as he addressed pensioners at a labour event held on Monday at the Local Government Service Commission. Governor Adeleke emphasised that his administration has consistently prioritized pension issues since assuming office in November 2022. “We have left no one in doubt about our passion to address the challenges facing pensioners. From day one, we…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the federal government’s commitment to advancing gender equity in Nigeria through transformative policies.  Speaking on Monday during the H.I.D. Awolowo Foundation Webinar, held to commemorate the 109th posthumous birthday of Chief Hannah Idowu Dideolu Awolowo, Shettima emphasised the crucial role of women in building a balanced and equitable society. Shettima called for renewed national efforts to foster an inclusive society where women are empowered…

Two Nigerians, Anthony Ibekie and Samuel Aniukwu, were on Monday sentenced to a combined 30 years in prison by a United States federal court for defrauding American citizens of $3.5 million. In a statement published on the US Department of Justice website, the duo was said to have orchestrated a romance scam, luring victims with false claims of inheriting substantial fortunes that required upfront payments to access. The statement explained…

Governments of African countries have expressed dissatisfaction with the new collective quantified goal (NCQG) of $300 billion a year by 2035 climate finance deal proposed by world leaders at the United Nations Conference of Parties (COP29). On Sunday, November 24, at the closing plenary of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, world leaders reached a consensus on the “Baku Finance Goal,” which aims to provide $300 billion annually to support climate adaptation…

The Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State has officially resumed crude oil processing, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s energy sector. According to Femi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the refinery is set to operate at 60 percent capacity, processing 60,000 barrels of crude oil per day (bpd).This development is part of ongoing efforts to boost domestic refining capacity and reduce…