The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has confirmed the death of its student, Favour Olaniyi, a year one student of Department of Surveying and Geoinformatics. This is contained in a statement on Sunday in Akure by Mr Adegbenro Adebanjo, the Director of Corporate Communication and Protocol, FUTA. Adebanjo said …
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FG Approves Transport Data Bank, Onne, Apapa Power Plants
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved three strategic Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s infrastructure base and stimulating economic growth across critical sectors. This is contained in a statement issued by Ifeanyi Nwoko, Acting Head of Media and Publicity of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), in …
Read More »NEMSA, NDPHC deepen power sector partnership
The Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) and Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) have strengthened collaboration to improve standards, safety, and reliability in Nigeria’s electricity sector. Mr Emmanuel Ojor, Head of Corporate Communications and External Relations at NDPHC, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. The renewed commitment …
Read More »NDLEA uncovers alleged drug stash mansion in Lagos, seizes cannabis worth N5.8bn
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it uncovered a mansion in the Lekki area of Lagos allegedly used as a stash house for illicit drugs. The agency’s spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Babafemi said operatives of the agency’s Special Operations Unit raided …
Read More »FG announces partial closure of Ikorodu-Sagamu Road for reconstruction
The Federal Ministry of Works has announced partial closure of sections of the Ikorodu-Sagamu Road, from Monday, to facilitate the completion of ongoing reconstruction works. The Federal Controller of Works in Ogun State, Mr Olayiwola Komolafe, made this known in a statement on Saturday. He said the closure followed a …
Read More »FCT Minister of State, Mariya Mahmoud bags Minister of the Year award
The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has been honored as the “Minister of State of the Year”. The minister was honoured on Friday night at the 6th edition of the Accolade Yellow Ball and Awards held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja The event …
Read More »2027: Seye Oladejo declares for House of Reps
Seye Oladejo, on Saturday officially declared his intention to contest for the Mushin Constituency II seat in the House of Representatives in 2027. Addressing party faithful, supporters and community leaders during the declaration in Lagos , the APC chieftain described his aspiration as a continuation of people-oriented leadership rooted in …
Read More »Anambra NMA threatens strike over member’s abduction
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Anambra has threatened to down tools if its member, Dr Edwin Emegakor, abducted in May 7 was not freed within 48 hours. The NMA, Anambra Branch made the call in a Communiqué issued after its Emergency General Meeting on Saturday. The Communiqué which was …
Read More »2027: Senator Katung declares re-election bid, pledges to consolidate gains
Sen. Sunday Katung (APC-Kaduna South) has formally declared his intention to seek re-election in 2027, pledging to consolidate on the achievements recorded during his first term in office. Katung made the declaration during a presentation of his stewardship on Saturday in Kafanchan, headquarters of Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna …
Read More »FCT Police detain Ilebaye’s father over alleged assault
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Emmanuel Odiniya, father of 2023 Big Brother Naija winner Ilebaye Odiniya, over an alleged assault incident involving the reality television star. Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Saturday, revealing that officers responded …
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