Babangida
11 Jan
Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has stressed the importance of unity in the North as a solution to the numerous challenges facing the region. Babangida made the remarks while hosting officials of the Northern Star Youth Empowerment Initiative (NSYEI) at his Hilltop residence in Minna, Niger State. The delegation was led by Alhaji…
24 Oct
Professor Humphrey Nwosu, the former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), has passed away in a hospital in the United States. Born on October 2, 1941, Nwosu was appointed NEC Chairman by then-Military President General Ibrahim Babangida, serving from 1989 to 1993. He is best known for overseeing Nigeria's historic June 12, 1993, election,…
23 Feb 2024
The Isama Ajie of Asaba, Chucks Nduka-Eze, has said the 13th Asagba of Asaba, the late Obi Chike Edozien, would be remembered for having national figures of great repute in his cabinet.
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The former governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, has responded to President Bola Tinubu's special adviser, Daniel Bwala, who criticised him for his recent comment on the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). El-Rufai was reported to have slammed the APC, saying the political party has abandoned its ideals. Speaking at a national conference…
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Victor-Marie Hugo, a French poet, novelist, and essayist, died more than two centuries ago, but some of his immortal thoughts still resonate today. In 1885, he postulated, and I quote: “There is one thing stronger than all the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose time has come.” Hugo’s thoughts bear a…
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British energy giant Shell on Thursday announced a 17-percent drop in annual net profit owing to weaker oil and gas prices as well as asset write-offs.
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The number of cows slaughtered daily in Lagos State has dropped by 40 per cent— from 5,000 to 3,000— a development the Lagos State Butchers Association has said is worrisome. The association’s Patron, Alhaji Bamidele Kazeem, disclosed this in an interview on Thursday in Lagos, saying that the number of cows slaughtered daily in Lagos…
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The Niger State Government has donated the sum of N174 million to victims of the dynamite explosion that occurred in Sabon Pegi, Mashegu Local Government Area (LGA). Governor Umaru Bago announced the cash donation when he visited the scene of the explosion to commiserate with the victims and the community members. According to a statement…
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The management of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has said that the recent one-year ban on admission into KWASU’s law programme does not affect students currently running their programmes in its Faculty of Law. The Acting Director, University Relations, Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Ilorin. Dr. Aliyu said the…
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US President Donald Trump signed several executive orders Wednesday regarding hot-button topics in education -- including race, gender, and college campus protests -- which were frequent talking points during his campaign.