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Gov Abdulrazaq commends Emir for promoting peace as becomes new Sardauna of Ilorin

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Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has been named the Sardaunan Ilorin, a prestigious title that the Emir of Ilorin Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari said compensates for the Governor’s love for and investment in the culture and tradition of Nigeria’s southernmost Emirate. That makes the Governor the second Sardauna of the ancient town. His predecessor — and […]

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Investigative journalism key to exposing corrupt practices — Centre

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Zubairu Idris , Executive Director, Wadata Media Advocacy Centre (WAMAC), says investigative journalism is key to exposing corruption issues and complementing the efforts of anti-corruption agencies in Nigeria. The director said this at a townhall organised by WAMAC, in partnership with Radio Nigeria, Fombina FM, Yola, with support from MacArthur Foundation in Yola on Saturday.

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Marital values key to nation building- Vice-President

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Vice-President Kashim Shettima has emphasised the importance of marital and family values in building a strong nation. He spoke at the wedding of Mr Victor Egbetokun, son of Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, in Lagos. Shettima urged parents and couples to exercise patience and love in their families, which would reflect positively on the

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NELFUND acknowledges receipt of ₦50bn from EFCC

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The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has acknowledged the receipt of an additional N50 billion from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, the Director, Corporate Communications, NELFUND, announced this in contained in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Oluwatuyi said the release followed the directive of President Bola Tinubu on Aug.

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Commission slams Fidelity Bank N555.8m fine

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Following investigations into violations of Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation, 2019, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has ordered Fidelity Bank PLC to pay a sum of N555,800,000 (Five Hundred and Fifty-Five-Million-Eight Hundred-Thousand naira) only being 0.1% of the Bank’s annual gross revenue in 2023. This is to be

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Akpabo charges Armed Forces on professionalism

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The President of the Senate, Godswll Akpabio on Wednesday commissioned the remodeled National Defence College Officers’ mess in Abuja with a charge to the officers to maintain a high level of professionalism and dedication to their duties. A statement by the Special Assistant to the President of the Senate on Media/Communication, Anietie Ekong, quoted Senator

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CSR: NAHCON donates pharmaceuticals to NGOs

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As part of its corporate social responsibility, CSR, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has donated essential pharmaceutical drugs to two non governmental organizations, NGOs, the Muslim Professionals in Da’awah Foundation and the Peace Care Foundation, respectively. The NAHCON’s Commissioner of Planning, Research, Statistics, Information, and Library Services, PRSILS, Prof. Abubakar A. Yagawal, made

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NWDC to address infrastructure gaps, stimulate North West economy–Barau

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Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has said that the North West Development Commission (NWDC), recently approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will address the infrastructure gaps in the seven states of the North West geopolitical zone. President Tinubu had, on July 23 this year, signed the North West Development Commission (NWDC) establishment

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Farmer remanded for allegedly destroying Govt property, possession of firearm

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A Makurdi Magistrates’ court on Monday remanded a farmer, Awase Benjamin for allegedly destroying government property and illegal possession of firearm. The Magistrate, Mr Kelvin Mbanongun, did not take the plea of Benjamin for want in jurisdiction to her the matter. Mbanongun ordered that Benjamin remanded in the Makurdi Correctional Centre pending conclusion of investigation.

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