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Vice President Kashim Shettima described the situation in Maiduguri as a “national calamity”.President Bola Tinubu has approved N108 billion for the 36 states of the federation to tackle flooding and other natural disaster.This was disclosed on Wednesday by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House in Abuja, the nation’s capital.Receiving the Speaker of the House of Representatives Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, the Vice President described the situation in Maiduguri as a “national calamity”.“The President has shown his zeal, willingness and commitment to partner with the states towards addressing these issues,” Shettima said.“Recently, he approved the release of N3 billion to…

He described the meeting as private, saying it highlighted the enduring and cherished relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.  President Bola Tinubu has met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London, the United Kingdom.The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.He described the meeting as private, highlighting the enduring and cherished relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom.“Both leaders discussed global and regional matters of shared priority, focusing on the urgent and complex challenge of climate change,” the statement said.“President Tinubu and His Majesty also explored opportunities…

The Nigerian Ports Authority said it was planning to partner with the Lagos State Government and the police to address some of the challenges facing the trucking industry.This is coming days after truckers threatened to withdraw their services over constant extortions on the port access roads.The Managing Director of NPA, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, after meeting with a group of trucking unions and associations under the auspices of the Association of Maritime Truck Owners in Lagos.Dantsoho, who was represented at the event by the Executive Director of Marine & Operations, Engr. Olalekan Badmus, said…

Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum and Governor of Ogun State Prince Dapo Abiodun, has sympatized with his Borno State counterpart, Prof. Babagana Zulum, and the people of the State over the incident of flood that recently ravaged Maiduguri, the State capital.The Governor, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, said the ravaging flood has caused serious humanitarian crisis in the State, which requires urgent support from all well meaning Nigerians.He said “while natural disasters of that nature were inevitable, the prompt response like that of the government of Borno and the…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that the Federal Government will integrate technology into the education infrastructure, to enhance learning outcomes in the country. He said this on Wednesday during a meeting with the World Bank Nigeria team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Shettima, who said that the move would address human capacity and resource challenges to improve learning outcomes, assured that President Bola Tinubu was committed to driving change in the country. He said that with the evolving global technological landscape President Tinubu would harness all the available opportunities to add value to the country. Be rest assured that…

Rwanda head coach Torsten Spittler says the Super Eagles have some of the best strikers in the world and is pleased with his team’s ability to hold their own against the three-time African champions in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group D fixture at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Tuesday, Sports Extra reports. Nigeria defeated Benin Republic 3-0 in their first game and went into the match against Rwanda with high hopes, but they were unable to break the stubborn defence of their hosts in the barren stalemate. Goalkeeper Fiacre Ntwari starred for the Amavubi as they frustrated…

The Nigerian Association of Social and Resourceful Editors (NASRE) has expressed deep sympathy for the people of Borno State following the devastating floods caused by heavy rainfall. In a statement released today, September 11, 2024, NASRE commiserates with the state’s government, stakeholders, and residents who have been severely affected by the flooding, which has disrupted economic activities and displaced numerous families.NASRE, through its President, Comrade Femi Oyewale, emphasized the association’s solidarity with the people of Borno. The statement also highlighted the contributions of the association’s Grand Patron, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (rtd.), commending his efforts in promoting Borno’s development.”We…

Following multiple reports on the internet that renowned prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele prophesied that the governor of Oyo state, Engineer Seyi Makinde would become Nigeria’s president, Osho Oluwatosin, the media aide to the prophet has dismissed the reports as false.Osho Oluwatosin categorically stated that there was never a time Primate Ayodele mentioned that Seyi Makinde would become Nigeria’s president either ahead of the 2027 election or after.He stated that Primate Ayodele only gave advice to Governor Seyi Makinde to begin consultation for a higher ground in his political career but never mentioned presidency as the higher ground he meant.Oluwatosin further…

A Lagos State Chief Magistrate Court in Ogba has ordered the remand in prison custody of the suspected killer of a local government staffer, Kazeem Idowu Keshinro.The four suspects Mukaila Salau known as PKA Actor, Tiyamiyu Ahmed, Wasiu Suleimon, and Ibrahim Ekemode were docked before Magistrate Lateef Owolabi on two count charges.According to the charges filed by the Police, the suspects on the 1st April 2024 at about 0900hrs at Otta Ikosi Agbowa in the Lagos Magisterial district did conspire amongst themselves to commit Robbery and thereby committed an offence Contrary to Section 299 of the Criminal Laws Cap. Ch.Vol.3…

– bill scales second reading at Lagos Assembly Majority of the lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday supported the Market Authority Bill currently being considered by the legislators.The bill scaled second reading on the floor of the House with the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, committing it to the House Committee on Local Government. The committee is expected to report back to the House in two weeks.The bill, if passed, aims to provide for the registration, formation, organisation and operation of market operations in the State.Hon. Sanni Okanlawon, chairman of the local government committee, said the…