Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced plans to probe the reported $10 million expenditure by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, on the state-owned newspaper, The Nigerian Observer. During an unscheduled visit to the premises of The Observer on Tuesday, Okpebholo, accompanied by top government officials, sought to inspect the facilities. However, he and his
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has announced the full operational launch of the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), now recognized as one of the leading institutions of its kind in Africa. Speaking at a ministerial press briefing in Abuja, Keyamo emphasized the university’s significance in advancing aviation and aerospace education
Trinity University, Yaba, Lagos State, is set to confer first degrees on 122 graduates during its third convocation ceremony on Friday, with 28 students earning first-class honors. Speaking on Monday while unveiling the lineup of activities for the event, the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Clement Kolawole, shared that 65 students will graduate with second-class upper division,
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has suspended three commissioners for one month due to absenteeism from official duties, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to discipline and accountability in governance. The affected commissioners are Solomon Azi (Grants and Donor Agencies), Victor Chukwu (Environment), and Ikeuwa Omebe (Rural Development). They were suspended after failing to attend the State
The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) issued 395 ‘No Objection’ certificates to various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) during the 2023 fiscal year, approving projects worth over N2.94tn. This was detailed in the agency’s annual report, which highlighted the government’s commitment to transparency, efficiency, and accountability in public procurement. According to the report, BPP’s intervention
The Global President of the Ekiti State University (EKSU) Alumni Association, Dipo Bamisaye, has urged alumni members to collaborate and initiate impactful projects aimed at elevating the university’s reputation worldwide. Speaking in Birmingham during the inauguration of the new executives of the EKSU Alumni Association, United Kingdom/Ireland chapter, Bamisaye emphasized the need for innovation, mentorship,
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged African nations to take a proactive role in decarbonizing the global shipping industry. Speaking at the African Strategic Summit on Shipping Decarbonisation in Abuja, Oyetola called on stakeholders to move beyond discussions and implement tangible solutions to ensure Africa’s maritime sector remains competitive in
A growing number of 9mobile subscribers have been unable to switch to other networks over the past month, with industry insiders alleging that the telecom provider is deliberately obstructing porting requests at the backend. The issue has raised concerns among industry stakeholders, prompting the National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS) to call on the Nigerian
Thousands of students from Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, staged a protest on Monday against rising insecurity, police extortion, and brutality, expressing fears over their safety. Led by the Student Union Government (SUG) President, Geoffrey George, the protesters gathered at the institution’s main gate, decrying frequent incidents of
President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy for six months. In their place, Tinubu has appointed Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, a former Chief of Naval Staff, as the Sole Administrator of the State. Ibas, a retired naval officer, served as the Chief
