44 m. ago Corruption not tolerated under my watch, Katsina gov tells LG chairmen

Katsina State on Monday swore in the newly elected chairmen of the 34 local government areas. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, in Katsina, the State Governor, Dikko Radda, warned that his administration will leave no stone unturned if anyone is found guilty of corruption. “Corruption, inefficiency, and negligence will not be tolerated under my watch”, Read More

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69 m. ago UN Calls On Trump To Exempt Vulnerable Nations From Harsh Tariffs

The United Nations has appealed to former U.S. President Donald Trump to reconsider the blanket application of high tariffs on global trade, warning that such measures could severely damage the economies of some of the world’s most vulnerable nations. The call was made on Monday through the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), […] The post UN Calls On Trump To Exempt Vulnerable Nations From Harsh Tariffs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago JAMB Issues Strong Warning Against Illegal Admissions By New Institutions

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reiterated its commitment to upholding the integrity of Nigeria’s tertiary admission process, warning newly established and upgraded institutions against carrying out illegal admissions. At an interactive session held in Abuja with principal officers of these institutions, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, stressed that all admissions must go […] The post JAMB Issues Strong Warning Against Illegal Admissions By New Institutions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 h. ago 2027 elections may become joke if Edo tribunal ruling is not reversed – Amadi warns

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Dr. Sam Amadi, has warned that if the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal is allowed to stand, it will set a dangerous precedent that could turn Nigeria’s 2027 elections into “farcical, impotent rituals.” Amadi made the statement […] The post 2027 elections may become joke if Edo tribunal ruling is not reversed – Amadi warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago “Don’t Enter Benue Without My Knowledge, I Can’t Guarantee Your Safety” – Governor Hyacinth Alia To Visitors

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has issued a clear warning to individuals or groups planning to visit the state without prior notice. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary on Monday, Tersoo Kula, the governor stated that he cannot guarantee the safety of anyone who enters Benue without his knowledge. He stressed […] The post “Don’t Enter Benue Without My Knowledge, I Can’t Guarantee Your Safety” – Governor Hyacinth Alia To Visitors appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Gov Alia Issues Stern Warning Against Unscheduled Visit To Benue

Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has issued a strong warning against unscheduled visits to the state, stating that the safety of any individual or group arriving without prior notice cannot be guaranteed. The warning, which was contained in a statement released on Monday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, was titled “Notice […]

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7 h. ago FCT CP urges traffic laws compliance, warn against attacks on officers

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory Command, CP Ajao Adewale, has called on residents of Abuja to strictly comply with traffic laws and support ongoing efforts to maintain law and order across the territory. According to him, obedience to traffic regulations reduces long jams on roads in populated areas. The CP’s remarks come from Read More

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7 h. ago I can’t guarantee safety of unscheduled visitors to Benue – Alia

Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has said he cannot guarantee the safety of any individual or group visiting the state without his knowledge or clearance. The governor issued the warning in a statement on Monday through his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, titled, “Notice Regarding Unscheduled Visit to Benue State.” Alia cautioned that Read More

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8 h. ago Benue traditional rulers warn against negotiating with herders 

The traditional rulers in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State have warned against negotiating with herders to cede land within the council. This resolution was made at the end of an extraordinary expanded sitting of Gwer West LG Traditional Council held on Saturday at the palace of Ter Tyoshin in Naka and presided Read More

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9 h. ago FUAHSE matriculates 1,000, pioneers AI, nanotechnology health courses

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu (FUAHSE), held its inaugural matriculation ceremony on April 12 at its Trans-Ekulu Campus, welcoming over 1,000 students. Vice-Chancellor Prof. John Emaimo called the event historic, unveiling plans to pioneer courses in nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, speech therapy, and dental technology—unique in Nigeria’s federal universities. […] The post FUAHSE matriculates 1,000, pioneers AI, nanotechnology health courses appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Alia warns against unscheduled visits to Benue, IDP camps amid Easter period

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has issued a stern warning against unscheduled visits to the state, particularly those likely to spark political gatherings, as the Easter period approaches. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, Alia emphasized that he is not expecting any high-profile visitors, stating, […] The post Alia warns against unscheduled visits to Benue, IDP camps amid Easter period appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Banks and Universities colluding to frustrate student loan disbursement, says NOA

The National Orientation Agency (NOA), through its community workers, said some tertiary schools are suspected of working with banks to read more Banks and Universities colluding to frustrate student loan disbursement, says NOA

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15 h. ago NOA Exposes Irregularities In Federal Student Loan Disbursement

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has accused higher institutions of conniving with banks to short-change the students in the disbursement of the federal government’s Student Loan Fund. The NOA said its investigations into the disbursement of the fund have uncovered several unethical practices by some institutions of higher learning. This is contained in a statement […]

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16 h. ago “Trade war has no winners,” Xi tells Vietnam amid Trump’s tariff offensive

Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned that protectionism “leads nowhere” and that a trade war would have “no winners”, state media said, as he arrived in Vietnam on Monday on the first leg of a Southeast Asia tour. Xi will visit Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia on his first overseas trip of the year as Beijing seeks Read More

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19 h. ago Banks, varsities frustrating student loan disbursement – NOA

An investigation into the handling of the Federal Government’s student loan programme has revealed that some tertiary institutions, in collaboration with banks, are allegedly withholding disbursed loans from students. The findings were presented on Sunday by the Community Orientation and Mobilisation Officers of the National Orientation Agency, following reports of unethical practices. The issue came Read More

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22 h. ago Federal Gov’t Exposes Irregularities In Student Loan Disbursements By Banks

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has accused tertiary institutions of coniving with banks to short-change beneficiaries in the disbursement of the federal government’s student loans. The NOA said its investigations into the disbursement of the loans have uncovered several unethical practices by some institutions of higher learning. This was contained in a statement issued to […]

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23 h. ago Institutions, banks withholding student loan funds – NELFUND

An investigation into the handling of the Federal Government’s student loan programme has revealed that some tertiary institutions, in collaboration with banks, are allegedly withholding disbursed loans from students. The findings were presented on Sunday by the Community Orientation and Mobilisation Officers of the National Orientation Agency, following reports of unethical practices. The issue came Read More

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24 h. ago Student loans: Tertiary institutions shortchanging sudents – NOA

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has said recent investigations into the disbursement of the Federal Government Student Loan Fund Federal Government Student Loan Fund have uncovered several unethical practices by some institutions of higher learning. NOA, in a statement issued in Abuja by the Deputy Director, Communications and Media, Paul Odenyi, […] The post Student loans: Tertiary institutions shortchanging sudents – NOA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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30 h. ago FCSC Alerts Job Seekers To Fraudulent Recruitment Advertorials

The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has issued an urgent warning regarding a misleading publication that is circulating on various social media platforms. In a statement signed by Taiwo Hassan on behalf of FCSC chairman, the Commission addressed the false communication claiming to inform candidates that they have been shortlisted for FCSC job recruitments that […]

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31 h. ago 1 Dead, Others Injured In Fatal Accident Involving 2 Trucks In Bauchi

A fatal road accident involved two DAF model trucks, on Sunday, in Magama Gumau Town, Bauchi State, has claimed one life of Usman Magaji, a 23-year-old, while two others were injured. LEADERSHIP learned that one of the trucks, which was loaded with sand and carrying four occupants, collided with the stationary truck, which had broken […]

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