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WAEC and NECO Release Five Years Withheld Results Of Zamfara Students, As Gov. Lawal Settles Debt Owed By Previous Administrations

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has settled all outstanding debts owed to examination bodies by previous administrations. The previous Zamfara governments failed to pay the National Examination Council (NECO) from 2014 to 2018 and the West African Examination Council (WAEC) from 2018 to 2022. A statement by the spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris,…

“A man endowed with incredible sense of purpose” – Adeleke Celebrates Former Gov, Aregbesola on 68th birthday

Tomi Lala1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated a former Governor in the state, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, on the occasion of his 68th birthday, applauding his life of service and impacts. In a statement signed by Adeleke’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the Governor salutes Ogbeni Aregbesola’s courage and conviction, which stands him…

Tackling Hunger in a Land of Plenty — Advancing Economic Justice Through Inclusive Policy Reform in Nigeria

Tomi Lala1 month ago1 month ago014 mins

By Prof. Adesoji Adesugba Distinguished guests, policymakers, students, human rights advocates, and fellow builders of a better Nigeria, We are gathered here today not merely to deliberate on the persistent issue of hunger, its impacts, or its long-term implications for our society, but to engage in a deeper, more urgent conversation—one that confronts the glaring…

2027: Gbenga Hashim profiles, billboards flood Jos as North Central PDP convention opens

Tomi Lala1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

The North Central Zonal Congress of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) held over the weekend in Jos, Plateau State, became an unexpected political spectacle as former presidential candidate and nationalist, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim’s presence was overwhelming despite not being physically present or officially declaring his return to the party. Many reports say he may have…

Military arrests five foreigners in Plateau

Tomi Lala1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

No fewer than five foreigners have been arrested by troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in Plateau State. According to the Defence Headquarters, the arrested individuals include three foreign Fulani migrants and two Chadians. In a statement released on Saturday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Markus Kangye did not specify the…

CSOs condemn killing of four-year-old in Sokoto, demand justice

Tomi Lala1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

A coalition of civil society organisations has condemned the abduction and brutal killing of a four-year-old boy, Ayman Abubakar, in Sokoto State, demanding swift justice and urgent action to safeguard children across the state. In a joint statement, the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour, the Child Protection Network, and the Sokoto Response Team…

Gov Adeleke expresses concern over Ilesha Correctional Centre Jail Break

Tomi Lala1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

…. Urges the public to co-operate with security Agencies in unravelling the whereabouts of the 7 escapee inmates Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed the concern of government and good people of the state over the Ilesha Correctional jailbreak in which 7 awaiting trial inmates escaped on Tuesday. Accordingly, Governor Adeleke has vowed…

China Is on Its Way to Becoming World’s First ‘Electrostate’

Tomi Lala1 month ago1 month ago08 mins

China leads the world in electrification, with a 30% electrification rate—far ahead of the U.S. and EU at ~22%—dominating sectors like transport and industry. Massive investment in electric vehicles, high-speed rail, and renewables has positioned China as a superpower in clean energy technologies, with renewables now making up 10% of GDP. Despite progress, China’s ongoing…

Governor Adeleke Bags City People’s Infrastructure Governor Award

Tomi Lala1 month ago1 month ago03 mins

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has been recognized as the Most Influential Governor of the Year in Infrastructure by Media Techniques Ltd, Publisher of City People Magazine. A letter addressed to the Governor and signed by Oluseye Kehinde, Publisher and Editor-in-chief of the Magazine noted that the award is in appreciation of the Governor’s…

‎Aviation contributes $1.7bn to Nigeria’s GDP – FAAN

Tomi Lala1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria on Friday said that aviation now contributes 1.7 billion dollars to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Products.‎‎The Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said that the contribution was a testament to the efficacy of market-driven solutions in Nigeria’s aviation industry.‎‎Kuku made the remarks at a book launch, with the title:…