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By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna A prominent son of Kaduna State, Pama John Auta, has deplored the current situation where three schools in the Southern part of the state - the Kafanchan campus of Kaduna State University (KASU), the state-owned School of Nursing, and College of Education, Gidan Waya --lack basic amenities. He further criticized the absence of access roads to the institutions. Auta, an opposition party stalwart from Narom village of Zonkwa Ward, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area (LGA), took the position in a statement he personally signed and issued to newsmen. Lamenting what he described as the dire state…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has dissolved the State Executive Council, retaining only the office of Chief of Staff, which will now be occupied by former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Moses Atagher. Atagher, a seasoned administrator and former acting Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank, was announced as the new Chief of Staff with immediate effect at the close of the 12th Executive Council (Exco) meeting of 2025. Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Terso Kula, disclosed on Wednesday, July 30, that the dissolution affects only the Commissioners. Governor Alia expressed appreciation to the outgoing…

A Ghanaian District Court in Tema has sentenced a Nigerian to 12 months’ imprisonment with hard labour for attempting to unlawfully acquire a Ghanaian passport. Named Mohammed Ogbona, alias Mohammed Alhassan, the man was also convicted on additional charges of unlawful entry and the fraudulent acquisition of a Ghanaian birth certificate and National Identification Card (ID). Presiding judge, Madam Benedicta Antwi, handed down the sentence after Ogbona pleaded guilty. He was fined 200 penalty units (GH₵2,400.00) or N349,722.65 each for attempting to obtain a Ghanaian passport and a National ID through false declarations. In default of payment, he is to…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State government has debunked allegations that it has replaced the car park at Bola Ige International Business Complex, popularly known as Gbagi Market, with new shops and extorted unsuspecting traders, overnight. It said the "misleading report" was published by a certain online blog and subsequently circulated on social media. State Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Hon. Adeniyi Adebisi, said the claim was "entirely false, mischievous, and an intentional misrepresentation of an ongoing, well-planned redevelopment project." He said the Gbagi Market redevelopment effort was being spearheaded in phases by the state government, under the…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Newly redeployed Commissioner for Information, Enugu State, Dr Malachy Agbo, has charged the ministry's staff members to redouble their efforts in ensuring that the public is informed professionally, promptly, and effectively about the numerous programmes and activities of the state government aimed at delivering good governance to the people. In his maiden meeting with the management and staff of the Ministry, Agbo emphasized that his posting was to enhance public awareness, enlightenment, and understanding of the numerous interventions of the state government across various sectors; programmes intentionally designed to improve the living standards of Ndi Enugu…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has said his administration is poised to establish two new universities as part of efforts to entrench the state as a knowledge centre and diaspora innovation hub. Mbah stated this at the State House, Abuja, today during the launch of Diaspora Bridge Platform, a digital innovation for connecting Nigerian professionals in the diaspora with local tertiary institutions for collaboration in research, teaching, innovation, and capacity building. The platform seeks to leverage the expertise of Nigerians abroad to promote national development goals in education, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine…

President Bola Tinubu today revealed that he did not want to watch Saturday's final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON),which Nigeria's Super Falcons won, because he was scared of developing high blood pressure (BP). Hosting the Super Falcons at Aso Villa, Nigeria's seat of power, Tinubu said: "Honestly, I did not want to watch the match. I didn’t want high blood pressure. “But people came into my room and turned on my TV to that channel. "When it was 2-0, I got very restless and very offended. But I was still there watching. “I was impressed by the…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the death of retired Justice Stephen Laoye Popoola as the loss of a great jurist. The governor said this in a statement made available to newsmen, noting that retired Justice Popoola was an erudite and courageous judge as well as a patriotic Nigerian. He condoled with the family of the deceased, praying God Almighty to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss, while also granting repose to his soul. According to Gov. Makinde, the retired judge proved his mettle on the bench and also demonstrated his commitment to…

By Emma Ogoigbe, Warri Vice‑Chancellor (VC) of Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE), Professor Ezekiel O. Agbalagba, has denounced a claim by Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) that the university authorities did not allow labour to unionize relevant staff of the institution, saying it was not a true reflection of realities on ground. The VC clarified that the university’s actions were in line with existing laws and court judgments. According to Professor Agbalagba, PENGASSAN’s claims of intimidation and unilateral decisions by the university management in that regard are “unfounded.” He explained that a 2022…

*Fear Drove Them To Do It, He Claims Multimillionaire entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has reacted to the Lagos State government’s decision to rename the popular Charly Boy Bus Stop in Bariga to Olamide Baddo Bus Stop, in honour of rapper and Bariga native, Olamide Adedeji. Reacting, Charly Boy in a post via his X handle on Saturday, July 26, said despite renaming the bus stop, his legacy can’t be erased. "Dem say dey don chang the name of Charly Boy Bus Stop.Hmmm. Very interesting.But let me remind you of something simple: You can rename a place……