Author: Utebor Paul
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INEC requires 13,000 security personnel for elections in Enugu State – REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it requires no fewer than 13,000 security personnel for the general elections in Enugu State. Dr Chukwuemeka Chukwu, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state disclosed this on Monday in Enugu.
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VIDEO: WATCH moment NDLEA operatives uncovered drugs hidden in a jerry can
A video depicting how NDLEA operatives discovered hard drugs well concealed in a jerry can has emerged online. TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports the hard drugs wrapped up were carefully hidden inside a Jerry can.
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FCT Minister lauds Al-Noor mosque for promoting Islamic culture, education
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, has commended the International Centre for Islamic Culture and Education (ICICE), custodian of Al-Noor mosque, Abuja, for promoting Islamic culture and education in West Africa. Bello made the commendation at the 10th Anniversary of ICICE and Al-Noor Mosque Dinner in honour of major donors of its ongoing expansion project…
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2023: I’m supporting Tinubu because of his track records – AbdulRazaq
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara says he is supporting the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the 2023 presidential election because of his track records in Lagos State. AbdulRazaq said this in Omu-Aran, headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara, on Saturday when he paid the federal…
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Election: FCT minister of State intensifies campaign for Tinubu
The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has continued to drum up support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidates, Bola Tinubu, and his running mate, Sen. Ibrahim Shettima. Mr Austine Elemue, Special Assistant on Media to the minister, in a statement on Saturday, said Aliyu who spoke at the APC Presidential Campaign…
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Gov. Oyebanji mourns Islamic cleric, Arikeuyo
Ekiti Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has commiserated with the family of the popular Islamic cleric, Alhaji Olowoyo Arikeuyo, the Awiye Adinni of Ekiti, who died on Thursday, describing his departure as unfortunate. This is contained in a statement by Oyebanji’s Special Adviser, Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, on Saturday and made available to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti.…
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Lalong approves extension of tenure of Plateau Head of Civil Service
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has approved the extension of the tenure of the state Head of Civil service, Mr Sunday Hyat by four months. Lalong announced the approval in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham , on Thursday in Jos. The Secretary to the Government of Plateau,…
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Certificate forgery: ICPC arraigns NSCDC official, Anthony Damisa
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned, an officer of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, Anthony Damisa over alleged forgery and making of false stateme. Damisa was docked before Honourable Justice M. E. Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court 3 sitting…
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Cash, fuel scarcity: Lagos govt reduces transport fare by 50%
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced a 50 per cent cut in fares on all government-owned transportation system. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement at the Lagos House Marina, while addressing newsmen on the fuel shortage and currency exchange crisis in the country. Sanwo-Olu said that the 50 per cent fare reduction would take…
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[Photos/Videos ] Okada agog as Igbinedion University exhibits products designed by its Entrepreneurship Centre
Okada town in Edo state was agog with activities as students of one of Nigeria’s pioneer private university, Igbinedion University in Edo State exhibited products designed by the school’s David Osunde Centre for Entrepreneurship on Wednesday. The skills acquisition program cuts across all departments to make the students self dependent after the graduation. The peak…