2 h. ago JOSTUM Shuts Down Over Abduction Of Varsity Students In Benue

Following the kidnapping incident on the campus of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (JOSTUM) in Benue State, the management of the University has ordered all students to vacate their hostels with immediate effect. The directive followed the abduction of three students by unknown armed assailants near Zamfara Hostel and Ring Road in North Core part […]

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3 h. ago Hajj 2025: Upgrade Pilgrims Transit Camps, CSO Urges State Govs

A Hajj reporting and monitoring group, Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), has urged state governors across the country, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to renovate and upgrade Hajj transit camps in their domains ahead of the 2025 Hajj exercise. In a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday in Abuja by its national […]

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3 h. ago Unknown Gunmen Invade Benue Varsity, Abduct Four Female Students

Some yet to be identified gunmen have kidnapped four female students of Joseph Saawuaan Tarka Federal University, Makurdi, Benue State. It was gathered that the abducted students were kidnapped between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25. In a statement by Spokesman for the State’s Police Command, Sewuese Anene, on Wednesday, confirmed that investigation […] The post Unknown Gunmen Invade Benue Varsity, Abduct Four Female Students appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Kingship tussle: Ondo community seeks govt, security agency’s intervention

Tribune Online Kingship tussle: Ondo community seeks govt, security agency’s intervention Crisis is brewing in Ijare community of Ifedore local government area of Ondo State over the tussle to fill the vacant traditional stool of the ancient town. This is just as the traditional chiefs and elders of the community have called for urgent intervention of the state government and security agencies to nip the seeming […] Kingship tussle: Ondo community seeks govt, security agency’s intervention Tribune Online

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3 h. ago FG launches digital extension platform to enhance agric productivity

Tribune Online FG launches digital extension platform to enhance agric productivity Abdullahi further noted that the summit, along with the soft launch of NEEP, is part of the ministry’s broader strategy to leverage technology for more effective agricultural extension services. FG launches digital extension platform to enhance agric productivity Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Aiyedatiwa approves upgrade, conversion of Rufus Giwa Poly to university

Tribune Online Aiyedatiwa approves upgrade, conversion of Rufus Giwa Poly to university Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the upgrade and conversion of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, to a University of Agriculture and Agribusiness. Aiyedatiwa approves upgrade, conversion of Rufus Giwa Poly to university Tribune Online

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6 h. ago Gov Aiyedatiwa Approves Upgrade Of Ondo Poly To Agric Varsity

The Ondo State governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the upgrade and conversion of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO), Owo, to a University of Agriculture and Agribusiness.   The conversion of the State Polytechnic came after a review of the initial proposal for the upgrade of the institution to a University of Management Science and […]

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6 h. ago Kogi varsity seeks partnerships for student hostel construction

Tribune Online Kogi varsity seeks partnerships for student hostel construction The Vice Chancellor of Kogi State University (KSU) Kabba, Professor Kehinde Eniola, has expressed the institution's desire to partner with interested investors, corporate organisations, and individuals for the construction of hostel facilities for students. Kogi varsity seeks partnerships for student hostel construction Tribune Online

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7 h. ago NAHCON approves four banks to support Hajj savings scheme implementation

Tribune Online NAHCON approves four banks to support Hajj savings scheme implementation The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has approved four banks to support and implement the Hajj Savings Scheme. NAHCON approves four banks to support Hajj savings scheme implementation Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Aiyedatiwa approves upgrade of Rufus Giwa poly to university

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the upgrade and conversion of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo to a University of Agriculture and Agribusiness. In a Wednesday statement, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan disclosed that the decision came after a review of the initial proposal for […] The post Aiyedatiwa approves upgrade of Rufus Giwa poly to university appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Bayelsa varsity mum as body of drowned undergraduate recovered from creek

Despite the recovery of the corpse of Miracle Ekene, a 200-level Chemical Engineering student of the Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State, who drowned on Sunday at the Ekoli Creek in Yenagoa, over a N300 bet, the management has remained silent. PUNCH Metro gathered that the body was recovered from the river on Monday evening, about Read More

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19 h. ago US: Musk’s Starlink secures FAA contract for IT network upgrade

Tribune Online US: Musk’s Starlink secures FAA contract for IT network upgrade The move has raised fresh concerns over potential conflicts of interest involving SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who also serves in the Trump administration as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he has advocated for deep cuts in federal spending, including at the FAA. US: Musk’s Starlink secures FAA contract for IT network upgrade Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Makinde approves N550m for retirees’ gratuities, death benefits

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the payment of N550 million in gratuities and death benefits for another batch of retirees and next of kin of deceased pensioners. Announcing the approval on Tuesday at the flag-off ceremony for the monthly disbursement, Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Staff Pension Board, Akeem Ige, reiterated Read More

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23 h. ago Oyo Assembly approves bond issuance for Agbowo shopping complex remodeling

Tribune Online Oyo Assembly approves bond issuance for Agbowo shopping complex remodeling Oyo State House of Assembly has approved the Issuance of Bond to finance the remodeling of Agbowo ultra modern shopping complex in Ibadan. Oyo Assembly approves bond issuance for Agbowo shopping complex remodeling Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Russia will not be readmitted to G7 — German Finance Minister

Tribune Online Russia will not be readmitted to G7 — German Finance Minister “The condemnation of the G7 of Russia’s war of aggression is very clear, especially on the third anniversary of Russia’s brutal attack,” Kukies told Reuters, stressing that Trump’s proposal would fail to secure the required unanimous approval. Russia will not be readmitted to G7 — German Finance Minister Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Equity for mortgage: Nearly a million pension contributors scale hurdle

Nearly one million pension contributors have successfully scaled the hurdle of approval to use their pension funds for equity contributions read more Equity for mortgage: Nearly a million pension contributors scale hurdle

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26 h. ago Body of drowned varsity student recovered from Bayelsa creek

The body of a 200-level Chemical Engineering student of the Federal University, Otuoke, who drowned in Ekoli Creek, Yenagoa, after allegedly attempting to swim across for a N300 bet, has been recovered. The student’s remains were retrieved from the river on Monday evening, nearly 24 hours after he went missing. Witnesses said he had jumped Read More

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28 h. ago APC disowns Delta leadership council, says body not party organ

The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress has dismissed reports suggesting it approved the inauguration of a leadership council in its Delta State chapter. In a statement issued on Tuesday, in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, clarified that the NWC had not granted such approval. “The attention of the National Read More

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30 h. ago Food Security: Hope rises as NADF, ARCN begin review of agric research system

Tribune Online Food Security: Hope rises as NADF, ARCN begin review of agric research system The Nigerian agriculture research system received its last attention from the government over 25 years ago, as Nigeria continued to battle low crop yield and poor animal production amidst surging population. Research is the basis of agricultural production. Without an effective research system, farmers will be unable to get viable seed for planting, livestock production […] Food Security: Hope rises as NADF, ARCN begin review of agric research system Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Kwara Poly Jerks Up Staff Salary, Offers Free Medical Screening

The management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin has approved a substantial salary increase for all staff of the institution. The rector of the polytechnic, Dr Abdul Jimoh Muhammed disclosed during an interview with LEADERSHIP in Ilorin, Kwara State. Dr Muhammed said the management has also provided free medical screening for all the staff to ensure […]

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