The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, but with certain conditions. The approval was given after a closed-door session, where senators deliberated on the proclamation in line with the 1999 Constitution as amended. Attorney General Defends Declaration State of Emergency in Rivers According to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the approval is based on the powers conferred on the Senate by Section 305, Subsection 2 of the Constitution. The conditions attached to the approval include: A review of the directives given on the state of emergency proclamation, ensuring it is…
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Kabiru Haruna The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, represented by Mrs. Khadija Liman, Director of Education Management & Program Coordinator, SDG, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring access to quality education in Nigeria. Speaking at the 2025 Annual National Summit for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), International Development Partners (IDPs), Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), and Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs) Intervening in the Education Sector, he described education as a catalyst for societal and economic transformation. Ministerial Briefing: Education Minister Highlights Renewed Hope The Minister of Education, in his speech, underscored the necessity of bridging policy and practice to drive meaningful educational…
Kano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has called on the Kano Elders Media Association to support the government’s efforts in promoting the use of refined language in media discussions, particularly when defending the interests of political leaders in radio Programmes. The Commissioner made this call when members of the association, paid him a courtesy visit in his office. Waiya Urges Political Presenters to Promote Decent Language Comrade Waiya expressed his delight at the commitment of respected and esteemed individuals to fostering responsible discourse in the media. He emphasized the need to curb the use…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed executive and non-executive board members for the newly established Nigerian Independent System Operator NISO Dr. Adesegun Akin-Olugbade is the board chairman, while Engineer Abdu Mohammed Bello has been appointed Managing Director. President Tinubu Appoints Chairman of National Hajj Commission The President has also appointed four Executive Directors: Engineer Nafisatu Asabe Ali for Systems Operation, Engineer Shehu Abba-Aliyu for Systems Planning, Dr. Edmund Eje for Market Operations, and Mr. Babajide Ibironke for Finance and Corporate Services. The Non-Executive Directors include Engineer Lamu Audu, representing Generation; Mrs Folake Soetan for Distribution; Mr Tajudeen Giwa-Osagie as Market…
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of emergency in Rivers State. Fagbemi argued that the President’s action was necessary to address the critical situation in the state, which has been plagued by violence, vandalism of oil pipelines, and a breakdown in governance. Breaking: Tinubu Swears in Ibas as Rivers State Sole Administrator Speaking at a press conference, Fagbemi stated that the President’s decision was anchored on the judgment of the Supreme Court, which found the governor of Rivers State guilty of breaching…
The Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila has assured the Nigerian Institute of Architects, (NIA) that the Federal Government will collaborate with the institute to ensure proper regulation in order to curtail the incessant building collapse witnessed in different parts of the country. Hon Gbajabiamila spoke at the State House on Wednesday when he received on a courtesy visit, a delegation of the Nigerian Institute of Architects, led by its National President, Arc. Mobolaji Adeniyi. Kano Building Collapse At Gwale Kills Three Two Injured-NEMA He noted that every profession had its challenges, and that quackery remained a…
A devastating motor accident occurred on Karu Bridge, located between Kugbo and Nyanya in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on March 19, 2025. According to the Head of Forecasting Response and Mitigation division of FCT Emergency Management Agency, FEMA,Mr Mark Nyam the accident, which took place at 7:14 pm, involved a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) truck and several other vehicles. Senator Ohere Mourns Death of Six Students in Lokoja Accident. According to eyewitnesses and emergency responders, the driver of the CNG truck lost control while navigating the bridge, resulting in a collision with other vehicles and a subsequent explosion. Emergency…
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has appointed Mustapha Muhammad as his Chief Press Secretary and Deputy Official Spokesperson. Mustapha, a seasoned journalist with nearly two decades of experience in international media, was chosen for his exceptional professionalism and commitment to transparent communication. NAWOJ Kano Hails Waiyas Appointment As Commissioner Info Born and raised in Kano, Mustapha has an impressive educational background, holding degrees in Mass Communication and Development Studies from Bayero University, Kano. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Mass Communication. Throughout his career, Mustapha has worked with prominent media outlets, including the BBC, Radio France Internationale,…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has clarified that reports of an explosion at the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) in Rivers State are entirely false. NNPC Clarifies Naira Crude Oil Agreement with Dangote Refinery In a statement signed by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd. Olufemi O. Soneye. According to NNPC Ltd, the incident was a flare incident, which has been fully contained and poses no danger or health hazard to staff, surrounding communities, or the environment. NNPC Announces Successful Conclusion of Recruitment Exercise The company urges the public to disregard the false reports and rely…
Outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in Kebbi State has killed 56 persons in three Local Government Areas of the state, according to an official. The Commissioner for Health, Yunusa Musa-Ismaila, represented by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Shehu Nuhu-Koko, confirmed this during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. Kano Government WHO Commemorates African Vaccination Week The briefing was attended by representatives of development partners such as the World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF). The commissioner said, “The Public Health Department started receiving reports of people reporting with symptoms of fever,…
The Aliko Dangote Foundation, (ADF) has flagged off the distribution of 80,000 10kg bags of rice to the vulnerable in Lagos State. President of Dangote Group and Chairman of the foundation, Aliko Dangote, who was represented by an executive director, in the Group, Hajiya, Marya Dangote noted that the gesture is part of the over one million 10kg bags of rice that would be distributed to reach one million vulnerable people in the 774 local government areas of the country. Dangote Foundation Launches N16bn Food Intervention Project Speaking at the flag off in Alausa, Dangote, said the distribution of the…
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a temporary suspension of the sale of petroleum products in Naira. The announcement was contained in a statement on Wednesday by the management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Dangote Refinery Exports Two Cargoes Of Jet Fuel To Saudi According to the statement, the decision is necessary to avoid a “mismatch between our sales proceeds and our crude oil purchase obligations, which are currently denominated in U.S. dollars. “To date, our sales of petroleum products in Naira have exceeded the value of Naira-denominated crude we have received. Dangote Refinery Slashes Ex-Depot Petrol Price to…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers State. The Attorney General of the Federation and Justice Minister, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and other aides of the President witnessed the short ceremony at the State House on Wednesday. President Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday, March 18, to address the protracted political logjam between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly members, even after the Supreme…
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has been honored with two prestigious awards.The Nigeria Institute of Building (NIB) presented him with an “Award of Excellence” in recognition of his outstanding strides in infrastructure development within the state. This award was conferred on the governor at the end of the NIB’s National Conference held in Kano. New Telegraph Award Validates Gov Yusuf’s Education Agenda The Commissioner of Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation, Hon. Nura Iro Ma’aji, expressed the institute’s appreciation for Governor Yusuf’s efforts in boosting the state’s infrastructure. In addition to the NIB award, Governor Yusuf was also recognized as…
The Kano State government KNSG has recognized Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba’s outstanding contributions to the state’s development with an Award of Excellence. The award was presented by the Commissioner, Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Disabled, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani, during the International Women’s Day celebration at the Kano State government house. 5 Winners Emerge at Dr. Magashi’s Annual Dabo Health Discourse As the Technical Adviser to the Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Disabled, and Chair of AMG Foundation, Dr. Magashi has provided invaluable support and guidance to the ministry, particularly in areas such as health, humanitarian affairs, and…
Kabiru Haruna The Federal Ministry of Education has formalized a strategic partnership with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to enhance technical and vocational education in Nigeria. The agreement, signed at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, aims to boost technical capacity and foster long-term educational collaboration between Nigeria and China. KNSG Partners UNESCO Korea To Enhance Technical Education Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo, emphasized the partnership’s potential to improve technical education and practical skill development in Nigeria. “This partnership will enhance our ability to teach lean…
As part of measures to ensure food security in the country, Nigeria and Brazil have signed the commercial phase of the $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project (GIP) to boost agriculture productivity and enhance private-sector investment in Nigeria. GIP, the largest agricultural project in Africa which priotises the development of sustainable, low-carbon agriculture, aims to develop structural conditions to boost food production in Nigeria in an efficient and competitive manner. Kano Gov. Partners Netherlands on Food Security Climate Change The MoU for the $1.1 billion GIP 1 was signed in 2018, while the $4.3 billion phase 2 of the project and…
The senior special assistant to the president on special needs and equal opportunities Mohammed Abba Isa, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of youth development,Ayodele Olawande,where he presented a comprehensive report on the federal government’s commitment to disability inclusion in Nigeria. During the meeting,discussions were centered on the future of Nigerian youth with emphasis on persons with disabilities (pwd’s) for greater inclusion in national policies and programmes. Nigeria Moves to Enhance Disability Inclusion in National Policies The high points of the discussion was the upcoming National youth conference, where the participation of young persons with disability were highlighted as…
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima,says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has proved his mettle as a courageous and decisive leader through bold and hard policies, including the removal of subsidy on petroleum products, which are gradually transforming Nigeria into one of the largest economies in the world. He assured, however, that measures being put in place to address the challenges caused by the subsidy removal such as alternative energy sources, and investment in green technology will soon improve the living standard of Nigerians. VP Shettima Urges African Nations To Address Climate Change The Vice President stated this while receiving a…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving the Africa Water Vision 2025. This position was conveyed by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, who urged West African nations to intensify efforts toward realizing this vision during the West African Sub-Regional Ministerial Committee Consultation Meeting held on March 18, 2025, in Abuja. SURWASH Organizes Retreat On Water, Sanitation in Rural, Urban West African leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders in the water and sanitation sector have gathered in Nigeria for the West African Sub-Regional Ministerial Committee Meeting and Consultation on the Formulation of the Post-2025 Africa Water…