Zaria Children School Teachers In Court For Alleged Defiling Of Pupil
By Sani Aliyu, Zaria Two Teachers of Zaria Children School, Queen Elizabeth Road, GRA Zaria, Kaduna State have been arraigned before a Chief Magistrate’s Court at Tudun-Wada, Zaria over alleged defiling of a minor student. The Prosecutor, Assistant…
Wike Commissions 15.13km Ikot Otomo–Azumini Road In Akwa Ibom
By Patrick Titus, Uyo Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike on Wednesday commissioned a 15.13km Ikot Otomo–Azumini Road in Ika Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The road, constructed by the Akwa Ibom State Government…
Child Thief Suspect Lynched In Ughelli
By Musa Kutama, Calabar Tension escalated in Agbarho community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, where an angry mob on Wednesday afternoon suspected to have set ablaze, a woman accused of attempt to abduct a 7-year-old boy. Eye…
Actors Guild Chairman Hails NUJ, Calls for Stronger Partnership
By Musa Kutama, Calabar The newly-elected chairman of the Guild of Actors, Cross River State chapter, Ambassador Lady Beatrice Akunjom, has expressed gratitude to the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River state Council…
Cross River Govt Empowers Youths, Ex-Agitators, With ₦800m Grants
By Musa Kutama, Calabar Ex-agitators and youths have been empowered by the Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu as part of his effort to address youth’s restiveness in the state.He The governor, on Tuesday, doled out N800 million to 400…
Prince Kelvin rejects NSC’s call for fresh poll
…says elections conducted based on GFN Constitution By Andrew Abah The President-elect of the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria (GFN), Prince Kelvin Erhunwmunse, has strongly rejected call by the National Sports Commission, NSC, for a fresh…
IAR Celebrates 2 Scientists Conferred with NPBA Fellowship
By Sani Aliyu, Zaria The Institute for Agricultural Research (IAR), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, has celebrated two of its outstanding plant breeders, Professor Muhammad Faguji Ishiyaku, former Executive Director of the institute and Dr. M. A. Yahaya…
Akpan, Eniang, others honoured at 5th Beatrice Ita Awards Ceremony
By Musa Kutama, Calabar The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Cross River State Council has conferred the “Meritorious Veteran Award Of Excellence In The Media Industry” on the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Pillar Today Newspaper, Anietie…
C/Wealth Games Bid: Nigeria Makes Advanced Presentation
By Andrew Abah, Abuja Nigeria has delivered an advanced presentation to the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) in London, United Kingdom, on Wednesday, to propel the nation’s bid to host the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030. The…
NSC nullifies Gymnastics, Judo board elections
…Reaffirms inclusion of 14 Constituencies in All Federations By Andrew Abah, Abuja The leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC) has restated its firm commitment to ensuring that 14 recognized constituencies are fully…