Egypt has called on Israel and Hamas to implement the Gaza ceasefire plan “without any delay.” This is raising pressure on the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to accept the deal. Israeli has not formerly accepted the ceasefire and hostage release deal which was announced on Wednesday. Netanyahu claimed on Thursday that Hamas has “reneged”…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, on Thursday warned that the tax reform bills initiated by the Federal Government would undermine the operations of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, and weaken public university education in the country. This was disclosed by the Bauchi Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Prof Timothy Namo, during an interview…
The United States has slapped Sudan’s army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, with a sanction, accusing him of choosing war over negotiations. The US said that al-Burhan has thwarted every effort to bring an end to the conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people and driven millions from their homes. This is coming barely…
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of 10 individuals in a tragic accident in the Okete community, Ohimini Local Government Area of the State. The unfortunate incident occurred early Thursday when a truck crashed into a building, claiming the lives of no fewer than ten people. In…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has advocated a multi-faceted approach with intelligence-driven strategies in combating drug abuse. Otti spoke on Thursday when he received a delegation of the new State Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Nnadi Wilfred, in Nvosi in the Isialangwa South Local Government Area of the state. He frowned at the evolving…
TO save public higher institutions in the country from the heavy burden of high power tariffs usually slammed on them by power distribution companies, President Bola Tinubu has said his administration will soon start installing solar panels in the institutions. He stated this during the 55th convocation ceremony of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, Akoka,…
The member representing Kiru/Bebeji constituency, Kano, and chairman of the House Committee on Housing and Habitat, Dr. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, has emphasized the need for urgent reconciliation between former governors Rabiu Kwankwaso and Umar Ganduje amidst their lingering feud. Jibrin, who described the situation as unfortunate and a setback for Kano State, made the call…
The Presidency has announced that starting from the end of January, local government areas across Nigeria will begin receiving their allocations directly from the Federal Allocation Account Committee (FAAC), marking a significant step towards local government autonomy. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, made this disclosure during an…
By Henry Ademola Alade The Ọyọ Kingdom stands on the precipice of a remarkable renaissance with the rise of the new Alaafin of Ọyọ, a noble guardian of our rich Yoruba history and culture. Oba Abimbola Owoade’s ascension is not merely a continuation of the kingdom’s storied legacy; it is a powerful reaffirmation of Ọyọ’s…
The Federal Government notes the recent remarks by His Highness, Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, regarding the economic reforms introduced under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, at a public event in Lagos. We note the emir’s acknowledgement of the noble initiatives which, he said, he could explain away but for his decision “not to help the…
