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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is urgently calling for the immediate release of Joshua Rogers, a reporter with Channels TV, who was abducted from his residence in Rumuosi, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday night. Rogers was taken by unknown gunmen around 9 p.m. as he returned from an official assignment at the government house. The assailants intercepted him and forcefully took him away in a Channels Television-branded vehicle. Following the abduction, the kidnappers contacted his wife, demanding a ransom of 30 million naira for his release. The NUJ is deeply concerned about the escalating insecurity faced by journalists and…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has disclosed that his administration will continue to invest heavily in the purchase of security equipment to address the security challenges in the State. Governor Umaru Bago stated this when he paid Sallah homage to the Emir of Kagara, Alh. Ahmed Attahiru Gunna II at his palace in Kagara. He said his government has so far sunk lots of money in purchasing sophisticated gadgets that would aid in tackling insecurity in the State head-on. The Governor used the opportunity to condole with the Emir and the entire people of the Emirate over the recent…
Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has sympathise with the government and people of Abia State over the loss of its first civilian Governor and former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Engineer Ogbonnaya Onu. The Farmer Governor in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim acknowledged late Engineer Onu as one of the founding fathers of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), hence, his demise is a huge loss to not only Abia State but the entire country. He described the deceased as a selfless, patriotic and committed leader who through his effective service to…
The Evuti community in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger state says it is embarking on the rehabilitation of some classrooms of the Evuti Central Primary School; the Alma Mater of majority of Evuti elites that have suffered dilapidation. The Etsu Evuti, HRH, Hon. Justice Idris Muhammadu Jiya Evuti (rtd) confirmed this during the Pre Ei-del-Fitr Sallah Council meeting which is usually held annually in his Palace, a night before the Sallah Day. The Etsu Evuti said to actualise this laudable project, a Committee will soon be set up that will be made up of professionals and other relevant stakeholders…
The Evuti community in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger state says it is embarking on the rehabilitation of some classrooms of the Evuti Central Primary School; the Alma Mater of majority of Evuti elites that have suffered dilapidation. The Etsu Evuti, HRH, Hon. Justice Idris Muhammadu Jiya Evuti (rtd) confirmed this during the Pre Ei-del-Fitr Sallah Council meeting which is usually held annually in his Palace, a night before the Sallah Day. The Etsu Evuti said to actualise this laudable project, a Committee will soon be set up that will be made up of professionals and other relevant stakeholders…
The 2024 UTME Notification Slip, which shows candidates the date, venue and time of their examination, is ready for printing. All candidates, who have registered for the 2024 UTME scheduled to commence on Friday, 19th April, 2024, are urged to print their Notification Slips before Friday, 19th April, 2024, so as to know the date, venue and time of their respective examinations as well as some other vital information regarding the examination. To print the slip, candidates are to visit the JAMB website: www.jamb.gov.ng; click on “2024 UTME Slip Printing”, input their registration number, then click on print. The slip…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians, in a Sallah message, to support leaders from the lowest to the topmost, at this crucial juncture of our democracy. Speaking to journalists in Daura, shortly after observing the Eid prayer on Wednesday morning, the former president congratulated fellow Muslims on the successful completion of the 30-day Ramadan fasting and the performance of the Eid, and urged “all citizens to support our leaders from the local government level to the highest at the center, in their efforts to transform the development landscape of the nation.” “Support for our leaders,” he further stated, “is…
The first civil governor of Abia State and former Minister of Science and Technology under Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s government, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, has been confirmed dead. The 72-year-old Onu died on Thursday morning at an Abuja hospital. The incident was confirmed by one of his kinsmen in Ebonyi who said the former governor had been ill for some time and his family had planned to fly him abroad after the Sallah break. “He has been sick for some time this year and his family said they would fly him abroad to get better medical treatment for him but he could…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago says the State Government will renovate and equip all Government Schools as well as Primary Healthcare Centres across the State for effective and efficient service delivery. The Governor confirmed this at a Dinner organised in his honour in Kontagora by the Critical Stakeholders Forum, an Association of political appointees, career management staff and Heads of MDAs from the Kontagora Local Government Area. Governor Umaru Bago said a lot of gaps have been identified in the education sector and much would be done to revamp it explaining that he has directed the stoppage of building…
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu has promised to ensure spread of developmental projects across the state to give all a sense of belonging. He made the promise in his goodwill message to the good people of the state in Government House, shortly after returning from Eid-el-Fitr prayer held at the Gesse Phase Two Eid Praying Ground in Birnin Kebbi. Governor Idris assured the readiness of his administration to continue with infrastructural development across all sectors of the economy for the good of all. He used the medium to appeal to opposition parties in the state to…