Zamfara boosts emergency response, launches firefighting trucks
The Zamfara State government yesterday boosted its emergency response mechanisms by distributing eight firefighting trucks to some local government areas across the state. Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Lawal Barau Bungudu, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Engr. Amiru Musa Anka, officially received the eight firefighting vehicles from the Secretary to the State […]
Self-awareness: First step to becoming a better communicator, by Ruth Oji
A senior executive once walked into a meeting determined to “set everyone straight.” Sales had declined, deadlines had been missed, and frustration had been building for weeks. He spoke forcefully, convinced that he was being firm and decisive. When he finished, the room fell silent. No one challenged him. No one asked questions. Everyone simply nodded […]
PFIPC scandal: The joke is on Aso Rock, by Ikechukwu Amaechi
Nigeria is one country where scandals break at the speed of light. As a public commentator, you can hardly keep pace. On May 15, terrorists raided three schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, abducting 46 people, including 39 schoolchildren. The victims, who include seven teachers and a toddler, have spent almost two […]
Edo government meets NELFUND, TETFund to strengthen tertiary education
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – AS a way of ensuring quality and accessible tertiary education, the Edo State government said it was committed to partnering with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund(TETFund) to explore the opportunities inherent in the two intervention bodies for tertiary education in Nigeria. To […]
2027: Ogun West indigenes endorse Adebutu’s governorship bid
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Thousands of indigenes of Yewa in Ogun West Senatorial District, on Wednesday endorsed the governorship aspiration of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State. The endorsement came during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Ilaro, where a large crowd of PDP […]
Sanitation: Zamfara records milestone, adopts new strategies
The Zamfara State Environmental Sanitation and Enforcement Agency (ZEPEA) said it will adopt a new strategic approach to the monthly environmental sanitation exercise following the significant improvement in public compliance. The chairman of the agency, Muhammad Zangina Abdullahi Yarin Gusau, disclosed this after the successful conduct of the July monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Gusau. […]
