18 killed as suspected herdsmen attack Benue communities
…Youths protest at Och’Idoma’s palace, block roads with corpses, demand action By Peter Duru, Makurdi At least 18 persons have been killed in separate attacks on communities in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, following fresh incursions by suspected armed herdsmen. The attacks, which occurred over the weekend, have heightened concerns over the worsening […]
FG vows sanctions for procurement fraud as Perm Secs meet on budget execution
By Henry Obetta The Federal Government has warned that individuals involved in procurement fraud will face sanctions and prosecution, as the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) reopened the Permanent Secretaries’ Retreat after a four-year break. The retreat, themed “Strengthening Procurement Leadership and Accountability for Effective Budget Execution and National Development,” began on Thursday, July 9, […]
Atiku to Tinubu: Reverse WAEC, NECO fees hike or risk explosion in out-of-school children
Atiku therefore called on President Tinubu to immediately reverse the increase in Unity School fees and the proposed ₦50,000 WAEC and NECO examination fee, and convene an urgent stakeholders’ dialogue on sustainable financing for public education.
Soyinka’s life reflects Nigeria’s tempestuous history — Odumakin
By Henry Obetta Human rights activist, Dr Joe Odumakin, has congratulated Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on his 92nd birthday, describing his life as a reflection of Nigeria’s turbulent history. In a goodwill message issued on Sunday, Odumakin said Soyinka’s journey represented a commitment to the ideals Nigeria has pursued over the years. She described […]
NSITF becomes West Africa’s social security reference point
…As Nigeria exports scheme expertise to Gambia By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has reaffirmed its growing role as a regional leader in social security administration, pledging sustained technical support to The Gambia as part of efforts to deepen workers’ protection and strengthen social security systems across West Africa. The commitment […]
Umahi demands autopsy on late physiotherapist’s body
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has called for an autopsy to determine the cause of death of a physiotherapist, Miss Mary Habila, who died in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Habila and Miss Anita Baski are employees of the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUS), […]
