ANA Nasarawa
1 Feb
The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Nasarawa State chapter will hold a special reading event in honour of Prof. Victor S. Dugga, a distinguished scholar and administrator.
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The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Yunusa Hudu Ari, the sacked Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Adamawa State, over his recent claims regarding the 2023 governorship election. Addressing journalists in Yola, the Adamawa State Chairman of IPAC, Bello Babajo, condemned…
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The Kebbi Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Isah Abubakar-Tunga, says Gov. Nasir Idris has released N2.7b for allowances of local and International students. Abubakar-Tunga made this known while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. “Gov. Nasir Idris has approved and released the payment of Upkeep Allowance and Accommodation for 25 students of Kebbi State…
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A former acting chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Ifeanyi Nworie, joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state on Wednesday, with his supporters. Nworie, who was received with his supporters by APC chairman in the state, Staley Okoro, during a Civic reception organized in his honor by the…
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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has said his major preoccupation is to bequeath the legacy of a better Bayelsa and society than he met it. Diri spoke on Wednesday during a memorial service in honour of his father, Pa Abraham Joseph Michael Diri, at the St. Peter's Anglican Church, Sampou, in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local…
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Nigeria’s biggest music award show, The Headies, has finally dropped the full nomination list for its 17th edition, and the competition is stiff. The list, released on Wednesday, shines the spotlight on both homegrown and international acts who have made waves in the past year. Topping the list is Tochukwu Ojogwu, aka Odumodublvck, who bagged…
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The management of The Polytechnic, Ibadan (TPI) says it has launched an investigation into Tuesday’s incident that led to the hospitalisation of about 10 students. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the institution, Mr Soladoye Adewole, disclosed this while giving an update on the incident on Wednesday. According to him, the incident took place in…
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An actor, Oluwashola Ogundele, has called on movie directors to stop stereotyping actors when casting for their theatre performances. He said having been in the industry for over 10 years, stereotyping could undermine the abilities of actors and stifle their creativity, which could affect them professionally. Oluwashola, also known as Megzunusual, stated, “Theatre has long…
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Netizens, especially some fans of music legend, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, have lashed at him for confirming romantic relationship with Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, expressing his desire to marry her. Natasha Osawaru is the Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly and grand-daughter of Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion. The News…
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The Taraba State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Vanguard has raised concerns over the frequent foreign trips of Governor Dr Agbu Kefas, questioning their effectiveness in attracting foreign investments to the state. In a statement signed by the group’s Publicity Secretary, Amb. Rikwense Muri, the APC Youth Vanguard highlighted that the…
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Notorious terrorist kingpin Kachalla Dan Lukuti, known for leading deadly attacks in Zamfara and Katsina States, has reportedly died after suffering from a strange illness that allegedly left him barking like a dog before his death. Sources familiar with his activities told Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad…