Abba Aliyu
4 Feb
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) said it plans to provide electricity access for 25 million Nigerians within the next three years.The plan, according to the Managing Director of the Agency, Abba Aliyu,...
31 Jan
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abba Abubakar Aliyu as the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The announcement was made by his special adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday 31 January 2025. The appointment, which takes effect from January 23, 2025, will see Aliyu serve an initial four-year term.…
26 Oct
Police Stations across Nigeria and offices of the Nigerian Immigration Services, including health and agricultural facilities, are among key public infrastructure that would be lit under a Federal Government $1.1 billion renewable energy project’
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The Federal Government on Monday attributed the challenges it faces in its drive to fully control gold mining, particularly in northern Nigeria, to cultural sensitivities. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed this while briefing newsmen after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa,…
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The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) and Fulham have condemned the racist abuse against Calvin Bassey during Sunday's FA Cup game against Manchester United. Bassey scored as Fulham played out a 1-1 draw with Man United in both regulation and extra time before going on to win 4-3 on penalties in the FA Cup fourth-round match…
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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Monday in Kaduna handed over family planning commodities, funded by the Gates Foundation, to the Kaduna State Government. Dr. Audu Alayande, UNFPA’s Assistant Representative and Reproductive Health Specialist, made the handover at the Kaduna State Health Supply Management Agency (KADHSMA). He stated that the items would help address…
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The Nigerian Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has lauded the founder of MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, for his commitment to quality education not only in Nigeria but across the entire African continent. DSP Barau Jibrin made the remark while delivering a presentation at a PhD Seminar and Colloquium…
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The potential month-long ceasefire in Ukraine proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is intended to test Russia’s readiness to end the conflict. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday. Macron has said that he and Starmer proposed a month-long ceasefire in the air, at sea and in relation…
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its fight against petroleum smuggling with the interception of 28,300 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, in Lagos and Ogun states. The seized fuel, valued at N35.8 million, was being diverted through various concealment methods and smuggling techniques. Addressing journalists on Monday in Ikeja…
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The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal for Edo has reserved judgment in the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) and it’s governorship candidate, Mr. Asue Ighodalo. Ighodalo is challenging the outcome of the Sept. 21, 2024 governorship election in the state. The Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led three-member tribunal reserved the judgment on Monday after counsel…
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says he is not scared of anything, vowing to continuously lead the cause of good governance. The governor said the interest of Rivers State remains his priority, even if it means paying the supreme sacrifice as he implements the Supreme Court judgment. The governor, who spoke while inaugurating the Rivers…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reduced its pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from N945 to N860 per liter. This adjustment comes a few days after the Dangote Petroleum Refinery lowered its ex-depot price, influencing market trends. The Guardian checks revealed that some NNPC’s retail stations in…
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An Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court, on Monday, remanded 60-year-old man, Rufus Adebisi, standing trial over alleged N8.9 million visa fraud, at the Federal Custodial Centre in Ile Ife. Adebisi is facing trial on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, stealing, converting money to personal use and obtaining by false pretenses. The Magistrate, Abosede Sarumi, who did…