The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has begun screening of 5,723 shortlisted candidates nationwide, for its 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Scheme (OSS) for MSc and Ph.D award. At the selection interview for the shortlisted candidates on Monday in Abuja, Mr Ahmed Aminu, Executive Secretary, PTDF, said 29,633 applications were received while 5,723 …
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of an Inter-Ministerial Committee for the state burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by Mr Segun Imohiosen, the Director of Information and Public Relations, Office of the Secretary to the Government of …
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Following the postponement for the burial of the former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, the Katsina State Government has also extended its earlier work-free day to Tuesday, July 15. The Secretary to the State Government, (SSG), Alhaji Abdullahi Garba-Faskari announced this in Katsina on Monday, in a statement signed by …
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The Anglican Communion in Nigeria has reiterated its stance against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) orientation. Rev. Nneoyi Egbe, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Calabar, made the remark during a press conference to mark the second session of the 12th Synod of the Diocese in Calabar on …
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Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has paid tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday in London. Bamidele also paid tribute to the late paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, who also joined his ancestors on at the age of 91. The lawmaker, in a …
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The Akwa Ibom Police Command has rescued a kidnap victim, who was allegedly taken away by gunmen from his house in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police in 5he state, CP Baba Azare, said this on Monday at a news briefing in Uyo. He …
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The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has inducted 261 engineers as Fellows, urging them to uphold integrity, ethical standards, and contribute actively to national development. Speaking at the Fellowship Conferment Ceremony on Monday in Abuja, NSE President and Chairman-in-Council, Mrs Margaret Oguntala, said the elevation recognised the outstanding professional accomplishments …
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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu has constituted an Inter-Ministerial Committee to oversee the state burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Idris disclosed this on Monday in Abuja during a media briefing on the burial arrangements. According to him, the committee is …
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Suspected kidnappers have abducted a government contractor, Engr. Lucky Ugbo in Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government of Delta. Community sources told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Ogwashi-Uku that the incident occurred last Tuesday, about 8.45p.m in the victim’s residence, along Isah Road in the community. …
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Mrs Didi Walson-Jack says, late President Muhammadu Buhari promoted efficiency, accountability and digitised government operations, as part of his legacies in the civil service. Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) who stated this in a condolence message on the passing of Buhari, added that the legacies …
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