2027: Borno deputy speaker backs out of senatorial race, endorses Ndume
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The deputy speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Engr Abdullahi Musa Askira, has withdrawn from the senatorial contest of the 9-LGAs Southern Borno zone, declaring his support for the incumbent Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume. Askira has been a member of the Borno Assembly representing Askira since 2007, and Deputy […]
2027: Apera joins Makurdi/Guma race, advocates equity, grassroots devt
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Iorwakwagh Apera, has declared his ambition to represent Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, promising a shift toward inclusive governance and people-driven development. Apera, a seasoned development practitioner, unveiled his vision under the banner […]
UNICEF, Benue govt roll out digital training for 1,000 teachers
By Peter Duru, Makurdi No fewer than 1,000 teachers across Benue State are set to benefit from a comprehensive digital literacy and blended learning training initiative spearheaded by the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, in collaboration with the Benue State Ministry of Education and Knowledge Management. The Four-Day Training of Master Trainers, holding in Makurdi […]
Intensify research in renewable energy, smart systems, Science Minister urges universities
By Alumona UkwuezeNSUKKA —-The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, has urged universities to intensify research in renewable energy, smart systems and indigenous technologies to guarantee sustainable engineering practice in the era of Artificial Intelligence, AI. The Minister who said that sustainable engineering practice in the era of AI requires collective and […]
Abba George of On Point Expression hails successful debut fashion showcase
…reveals inspiration behind event By Emmanuel Okogba The convener of the On Point Expression fashion showcase, Abba George Enoyi, popularly known as OnPoint, has described the event as a deliberate effort to create a platform where fashion, creativity, and cultural identity converge in a way that is both authentic and globally competitive. Speaking after the […]
Ogidi: Time to end decades of primitive policing — Ex-militant leader
•Urges youths not to take law into their hands By Tunde Oso Head of Urhobo Mayoral Family Crown, AUMFC and ex-militant leader, Dr. Eshanekpe Agimor Israel, aka Akpodoro, has described the killing of Oghenenene Ogidi in Effurun Uvwie LGA, Delta State, by the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force as brutal and wicked, saying the […]
