TETFund scrapping may stall infrastructure development – VC IDRIS AHMED, Lokoja. Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, Vice Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja (FUL), has strongly advised the Federal Government against scrapping the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). He warned that such a move would lead to the collapse of Nigeria’s University andPpolytechnic education system, severely impacting infrastructure…
33 years after creation, Kogi establishes its own TV station The Kogi State Government has indeed signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pora Films to establish its first state-owned television station. This move marks a significant development in the state’s media landscape, coming 33 years after previous attempts. The agreement aims to enhance communication…
NIWA MD warns staff against sabotage, indolence amidst poor revenue drive The Managing Director (MD) of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr. Bola Oyebanji, has cautioned staff against indolence and any acts of sabotage that could undermine the organization’s revenue generation efforts. Oyebanji handed down the warning at the authority’s 2025 2-Day Management Retreat…
Mrs. Otti leads Fights Against Female Genital Mutilation in Abia By Yahaya Idris, Abia First lady of Abia and wife of Governor Alex Otti, Her Excellency, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, has reaffirmed her commitment to eradicating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the state, calling on traditional rulers, stakeholders, and non-governmental organizations to intensify efforts in the…
President Mahama urges Kofi Adams to revive Ghana’s sports President John Dramani Mahama has tasked Kofi Adams, the newly appointed Minister of Sports and Recreation, with reviving Ghana’s sports sector. Mahama emphasized the need to restore Ghana’s sporting pride, initially focusing on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and prioritizing the development of all sporting disciplines….
Oborevwori celebrates Matthew Tonlagha on birth anniversary Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Chairman of Maton Engineering, Mr. Matthew Tonlagha, on his birth anniversary on February 8. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Saturday, described the Benikrukru-born oil and gas mogul as an…
Gov’t is leaving no stone unturned to keep Abia peaceful,- Says Ubah By Chijindu Emeruwa Navy Commander MacDonald Ubah (Rtd), who is the Special Adviser to the Governor of Abia State on Security Matters, stressed that security is the cornerstone of society and pointed out that the Alex Otti-led administration is devoted to ensuring the…
Maikaya Foundation Splashes Millions on 525 Nasarawa Students By Yahaya Idris, Nasarawa There is significant excitement in Nasarawa State following the Maikaya Development Foundation’s release of over ten million naira to support 525 students. Each student received twenty thousand naira, providing crucial financial assistance for their studies in various tertiary institutions across Nigeria. This initiative…
PDP Ethiope Federal Constituency Backs Oborevwori, Sends Strong Message to APC Delta …As Guwor, Areyenka, Akpowowo, Amori, Oguma, Edewor, Igharakpata, oriode attend Exco Inauguration The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ethiope Federal Constituency, on Friday, sent strong signals to the major opposition party in the state, the All Progressives Congress, APC Delta, ahead of…
Maikaya Foundation Awards Educational Support Fund to 525 Students in Nasarawa State By Yahaya Idris, Nasarawa Maikaya Development’s Education Support Fund has disbursed twenty thousand naira each to five hundred and twenty-five (525) students from Nasarawa State pursuing tertiary education in institutions across Nigeria. Annually, the foundation offers scholarships and other forms of support. It…