TETFund will no longer fund non performing centres of excellence
Minister of Education Prof Tahir Mamann OON SAN (3rd R) , Minister of State Education Hon Dr Yusuf Tanko Sununu (3rd L) Permanent Secretary Education Mrs Didi Walson-Jack OON mni…
‘UP NEPA’, Film on Nigeria’s electricity sector, premieres in FCT
Up NEPA’, a documentary film that explores the challenges of electricity supply in Nigeria is set for premiere in the Federal Capital Territory(FCT) on May 9,. Ishaya Bako, ace Nollyood…
WPFD: FG assures journalists of protection, support
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji-Mohammed Idris (2nd Left-Front roll), Minister of State for Environment and Ecological Management, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, UNESCO Country Representative to Nigeria, Abdourahamane Diallo…
NAN, VON, NTA, FRCN to begin sports coverage soon – Minister
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris (3rd Left), Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh; (2nd Left) Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Dr.…
Court orders forfeiture of internet fraudster’s iPhone
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Gwagwalada on Thursday ordered forfeiture of an internet fraudster Precious Ogheneviomeze’s iPhone. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Ogheneviomeze with…
FG approves salary increase for Civil Servants
The Federal Government has approved an increase of between 25% and 35% in salary increase for Civil Servants on the remaining six Consolidated Salary Structures. The Salary Structure are Consolidated…
FG reiterates commitment to nurture young talents through technological advancement
The Federal Government on Monday reiterated its commitment to nurture young talents by fostering technological advancements. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, made this commitment at the Award Ceremony…
Police in FCT nab 2 in Nasarawa State over car theft
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said its operatives have arrested two suspects in Mararaba area of Nasarawa State over car theft. The Police Public Relations Officer…
19 passengers die in Okene bypass fatal accident
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said 19 persons were killed in a fatal road crash on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Okene bypass, on the Okene-Lokoja highway in Kogi…
Gas explosion rocks Abeokuta in Ogun State
Panic gripped residents of lta-Oshin area of Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, when a gas tanker explosion left a trail of devastation, claiming four lives and about six vehicles were burnt.…
Senior lawyer sues NERC, AEDC over alleged unlawful hike in electricity tariff
Senior, lawyer, sues, NERC, AEDC, over, alleged, unlawful, hike, electricity, tariff, Mr Joe, Agi, SAN, sued, National, Electricity, Regulatory, Commission, NERC, Abuja, Electricity, Distribution, AEDC, Plc, Federal, High-Court, Abuja, allegedly,…
Dana Air Incident: FAAN reopens runway 18L/36R
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has notified the public and all stakeholders that runway 18L/36R has been reopened for flight operations at about 8.00 p.m. This is contained…
Court dismisses suit seeking Diri’s disqualification, awards N500, 000 fine
A Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a suit seeking the disqualification of Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a judgment, held…
14 die, 13 injured in Kogi State auto crash
At least 14 persons died in a head-on coalition involving two Toyota buses on Sunday in Kogi. Thirteen persons survived in the accident which occurred at Aloma community in Ofu…
Financial expert urges FG to go after treasury looters, not money sprayers
A financial expert, Mr Okechukwu Unegbu, has urged the Federal Government to dissipate more effort in arresting and prosecuting politicians accused of looting the treasury. Unegbu, a past president of…