By MOSES KOLO THE Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Nuhu Bamalli, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for conducting the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. Report stated that Bamalli spoke on Thursday in Kaduna at stakeholders’ meeting and a VCR update organized by the commission. Report also say that the emir was represented by […]
DELTA Government says it has successfully re-enrolled no fewer than 2,000 out-of-school children in the last one year through targeted outreach and support packages. According to the state government, it has also recorded significant progress in improving the education sector. The Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (D-SUBEB), Mr. Samuel Marie re, […]
THE Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (D-SUBEB), says it has completed 90 per cent of its approved projects. The board also said that contractors were being paid through official channels. The Executive Chairman of the board, Mr. Samuel Mariere, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Asaba. According to him, the board’s mandate […]
By FORTUNE ABANG THE United Nations (UN) has reiterated its commitment to supporting Artificial Intelligence (AI) operations in Nigeria to ensure the sustainable growth. Mr. Mohamed Fall, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja, during the validation of Nigeria AI Readiness Assessment Report (NAIRAR) organised by UNESCO Abuja office. […]
By AUTA JUSTINA DR. Kema Chikwe, a former Minister of Aviation and other stakeholders have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to improve women’s participation in governance ahead of the 2027 political election. Chikwe, also the former Ambassador of Nigeria to Ireland, made the appeal at the eighth anniversary of the conference of Women Leadership Institute […]
By EZRA MUSA THE Kaduna State Government on Thursday commenced desilting of 200,000 metres of drainages to tackle flooding across the state. Mr. Abubakar Buba, Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources state this while flagging off “Dredging and expansion of River Kaduna and desilting of drainages” in Kaduna. Represented by Mrs. Linda Yakubu, Permanent Secretary […]
By UMMUL IDRIS RUSSIA launched another airstrike on Ukraine in the night of Wednesday striking a U.S. electronics producer, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Thursday. “One of the missiles struck a major American electronics manufacturer in our westernmost region, leading to serious damage and casualties,” Sybiha said on X. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky […]
By AWAYI KUJE THE All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Women Group in Nasarawa State has lauded the only female lawmaker in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Dr. Hajarat Danyaro (APC-Nasarawa Central), for her outstanding performance. The Leader of the group, Hajiya Aisha Danladi, gave the commendation when she led members of the group on […]
By OLASUNKANMI ONIFADE/JESSICA DOGO A recent study has associated the use of earphone with significant auditory, systemic, and psychological health implications. The research, carried by Aditya Saran and other scientists is entitled: “Assessment of the impact on health associated with earphone usage among medical students: a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study.” It was published in the International […]
By FABIAN EKERUCHE THE Lagos State Government says it is embarking on a landmark transition to circular waste management system. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, stated this on Thursday on his verified Facebook page. Wahab said the transition was in alignment with the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration’s THEMES+ Agenda. […]