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Kaduna-based Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has revealed his intention to dialogue with bandits who abducted about 287 schoolchildren from Kuriga Government Secondary and LEA Primary Schools in the Chikun Local Government Area of the state. Gumi said this in a bid to facilitate the release of the abducted schoolchildren should President Bola Tinubu give him the opportunity to negotiate. According to the prominent Islamic scholar, Tinubu must not repeat the mistake made by former President Muhammadu Buhari, who refused to dialogue with bandits. The PUNCH reports that bandits invaded the Kuriga area of the Chikun Local Government Area of…

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Monday, received the World Bank Country Director in Nigeria, Shubham Chaudhuri, and his team at the Government House, Kano. Yusuf made this known on his X handle, on Tuesday. The governor lauded the World Bank’s initiatives in education, healthcare, climate change, and other sectors in Kano and south continued support from the bank. Sharing photos from the visit, he wrote, “Pleased to host the World Bank Country Director in Nigeria, Mr. Shubham Chaudhuri, along with his team, at the Government House yesterday. “I used the opportunity to commend the World Bank for their various…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, participated in the launch of the Food Security and Agricultural Mechanisation Programme in Niger State alongside President Bola Tinubu on Monday. The was made known by the governor’s media aide, Jubril Gawat, via his X handle on Monday night. Gawat wrote, “Governor of Lagos State, Mr #jidesanwoolu, joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR in launching the Food Security and Agricultural Mechanisation Programme in Niger State. “The initiative, led by the Niger State Government, aims to introduce agricultural machinery and technology for large-scale agro-value chain development in the state.” Credit: X | Mr_JAGs

The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has explained why he renamed the Abubakar Imam International Airport after President Bola Tinubu. He said the renaming was prompted by the desire to ensure a square peg is placed in a square hole, noting that naming the State Polytechnic Zungeru, after the late literary icon, Abubakar Imam was more appropriate. He added that the president approved the decision. Bago, in a last-minute decision, changed the name of the airport which was named after Imam in June last year to Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, following its commissioning on Monday. The governor’s Chief Press…

A 30-year-old graduate of the Federal Polytechnics Nekede in Imo State, Nerus Elemamba, has allegedly committed suicide. His body was reportedly found dangling in his room on Monday evening in his village in Umuohii, Oboama community in the Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. He reportedly committed suicide after participating in the day’s village manual labour earlier by his peers. A source who spoke to our correspondent in confidence on Tuesday morning said that the deceased, who studied Architecture in school, didn’t show any sign of depression. The source said, “The young man, Nerus, is from Umuohii Village…

With incidents of kidnapping spreading across some states of the federation, the Lagos State House of Assembly has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to increase the personnel in the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) to effectively assist other security agencies. The House also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his favourable disposition to the issue of state police just as it praised the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for raising a voice and advocating for capital punishments as a deterrent. The issue which was discussed under ‘Matter of Urgent Public Importance’ followed the recent kidnapping of about 280 children in…

As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has urged Muslims to use the period to pray for Nigeria to overcome the various challenges currently facing the country. Prince Abiodun also urged Nigerians, especially the well to do, to help the needy in their communities during this Ramadan period. In his Ramadan message on Monday, Governor Abiodun noted that all hands must be on deck in the ongoing efforts by the federal, state and local governments to create a better Nigeria that all her citizens would be proud of. The governor said the President…

In a grand and impactful celebration of International Women’s Day 2024, Adron Homes went above and beyond to champion the cause of women’s empowerment and advocate for gender equality. The day was marked by a series of events aimed at uplifting women and addressing pressing societal issues. One of the highlights of the day was the comprehensive training sessions conducted for both Adron Homes’ staff and members of the general public. These sessions, designed to enhance skills and knowledge, served as a platform for fostering inclusivity and empowering individuals from all walks of life. A highlight of the day was…

As the holy month of Ramadan begins, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has affirmed the commitment of Nigerians to ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of all citizens. “The Police, as an institution, recognizes the importance of respecting religious practices and cultural traditions and the need to promote the principles of tolerance, understanding, and unity within our diverse society,” the IGP said.

Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering and supporting the product management community, through its recent collaboration with ProductDive to host its first Product Management Conference in the United Kingdom. The conference, tagged ‘Beyond Boundaries 1.0’, took place at The Brook, Stratford, London on Saturday 9th of March, and was curated for no-code tech career professionals and experienced product managers, with an overarching goal of enhancing the knowledge base of the product-focused community and accelerating the careers of product managers as they explore new horizons in their field.The one-day conference…