UNFPA, BSU trainees urge establishment of Sexual Assault Centres in Benue hospitals
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Participants at the just concluded training the trainers workshop on Gender Based Violence in Emergencies, GBViE, organised by the Benue State University, BSU, Makurdi, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, have urged the establishment of Sexual Assault Referal Centres in hospitals across Benue state. They noted that the […]
Troops of 6 Brigade, OPSH neutralize bandits, recover 1,000 rustled cattle in Taraba
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), have neutralized two bandits and recovered approximately 1,000 rustled cattle in Taraba State.
23-year-old female undergraduate allegedly shot dead in Makurdi
A 23-year-old Student of Federal University Wukari, Taraba state, Miss Emmanuella Ahenjir, has been reportedly shot dead by yet to be identified Police personnel at the Wurukum roundabout, Makurdi.
Wike/Fubara crisis deepens as supporters clash at Port Harcourt town hall meeting
Supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, and the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, clashed verbally during a town hall meeting in Port Harcourt.
How Dele Momodu rescued me when I got stranded in UK – Gbenga Adeyinka
Comedian Gbenga Adeyinka has shared a heartfelt tribute to Dele Momodu, the publisher of Ovation magazine, highlighting the profound support he received from the media mogul during a low point in his career.
Tinubu seeks more collaboration with traditional leaders
—Receives Alaafin of Oyo in Aso Villa By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Friday said traditional institutions remain integral to the country’s development and called for more support in implementing policies that directly impact people’s livelihoods. The President spoke when he received the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Abdulhakeem Owoade I, his […]
JAMB unveils emergency support centre for counselling candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has introduced a Candidate Counselling Emergency Support Centre (CCESC) to assist candidates facing urgent challenges, particularly in light of ongoing examination issues.
Global cinema attendance drops in 2024
Cinema ticket sales fell 8.8 percent worldwide in 2024 from the previous year, marking the first annual drop since the Covid pandemic, the European Audiovisual Observatory (EAO) said in Cannes on Friday.
College of Petroleum & Energy Studies Kaduna ready for commissioning – FG
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Kaduna – The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has said that the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna( CPESK) , is ready for commissioning. The Minister spoke during a facility tour of the institution owned by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund(PTDF)located along the Kaduna – Zaria […]
2027: There will be nothing like political parties in Akwa Ibom — Akpabio
The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has declared that by 2027, there will be no political parties in Akwa Ibom State.
Nothing can stop Tinubu’s re-election in 2027—Ex- PDP governorship candidate
Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), the 2023 PDP Governorship Candidate in Lagos State and Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, says his assignment presently is working towards the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Adediran said this during a rally to announce his return to the APC in Ojo area of Lagos on Friday The […]
