Former Senate President Lawan Commissions Radio Station in Yobe North

Former Senate President Lawan Commissions Radio Station in Yobe North

By: Anayo Akwitti Former Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan commissions the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Wetland FM in Gashua, Yobe State. According to statement signed by the Media Adviser to Senator Lawan, Dr. Ezrel Tabiowo,the radio station was facilitated and built by Senator Lawan, and operates on the frequency 90.5 MHz. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Senator Lawan expressed his commitment to ensuring access to quality information […]

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Over 100 Osun Traditional Rulers Endorse Gov. Adeleke for Second Term

...describe Bamidele Salam as best Representative so far in the constituency By Oluwakemi Kindness In a show of unity, over 100 traditional rulers (Obas) from the four local governments of Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo federal constituency of Osun State have endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term in office. The endorsement was made at an end-of-year summit convened by Representative Bamidele Salam, member representing Ede north, […]

December 31, 2024 11 2

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D.G NILDS Tasks Journalists on Ethical Practice as Society Watchdog

By: Oluwakemi Kindness Practitioners of the Fourth Estate of the Realm have been tasked on the need for ethics in their reportages of the society for National development. This is according to the Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, who caution journalists against the flagrant disrespect for the standard and procedure of Journalism. Professor Sulaiman gave the advice on Sunday, when […]

December 30, 2024 6

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NCC APPROVES DISCONNECTION OF EXCHANGE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED FROM MTN NIGERIA

By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Limited (Exchange) from MTN Nigeria Communications Limited (MTN) due to the non-payment of interconnect charges. In a statement issued by the NCC's Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, the Commission says the Exchange was notified from MTN’s application, given the opportunity to respond and present its case. It notes that a thorough review of the situation, […]

December 28, 2024 8 2

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We Rescued 3500 Persons Involved in Various Emergencies in 2024 – DG FEMD

By: Chinedu Echianu The Acting Director General of the FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMD), Engineer Abdulrahman Mohammed has released a report on the activities of the agency in the outgoing year, saying 3,500 lives were rescued from various emergencies through one hundred and sixty five calls on its 112 emergency toll-free number. Speaking to newsmen at its headquarters in Abuja, the FEMD boss gave a breakdown of the agency's […]

December 24, 2024 11

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Christmas: A Season of Festivities Amid Economic and Social Realities

By: Julian Adetinuyo As Christmas approaches, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) takes on a festive glow, with residents engaging in a mix of traditions, commerce, and community. However, beneath the twinkling lights and joyous carols, the season reflects the resilience and challenges faced by the people of the nation's capital. The Pulse of the City In popular markets like Wuse and Utako, the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping are […]

December 23, 2024 8 2

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FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year Festivities

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, December 25th, and Thursday, December 26th, 2024, as public holidays to celebrate Christmas and Boxing Day, respectively. In addition, Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, has also been designated a public holiday to usher in the New Year. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, […]

December 23, 2024 7

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Abbe: We have Lost A Committed Administrator – Akpabio

By: Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the death of the former military Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Brigadier General Godwin Abbe, as a great loss to the people of Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria in general. In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, the Senate President said General Abbe, who was also once a military Governor of Rivers State, was […]

December 23, 2024 8

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NASC Appoints Atiku Ibrahim as National Assembly Deputy Clerk

By: Anayo Akwitti The National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) has appointed Atiku Ibrahim as the substantive Deputy Clerk to the National Assembly. According to a statement released by NASC and signed by the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Engr. Ahmed Kadi Amshi, dated 19 December 2024, said the appointment is effective from 2nd February 2025. The letter stated that the appointment is in recognition of his hard work and […]

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