FRSC DEPLOYS PERSONNEL FOR EDO POLL

FRSC DEPLOYS PERSONNEL FOR EDO POLL

The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has directed the deployment of personnel to enforce vehicular movement restrictions and ensure smooth conduct of the September 21 Edo governorship poll. The corps marshal, in a statement issued on Friday by the FRSC spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, instructed FRSC officers to collaborate with other security agencies to ensure compliance with movement restrictions during the election. He also mandated personnel […]

September 20, 2024 19

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do guber: INEC begins distribution of sensitive materials to 18 LGAsPublished on September 19, 2024By Enahoro Iyemefokhai

Less than 48-hours to the September 21 gubernatorial election in Edo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday, commenced the distribution of sensitive materials to the 18 local government areas of the state. The distribution process is being done in the premises of the Central Bank of Nigeria, located at the Ring Road, by Akpakpava Junction. The hired vehicles that will convey the materials to various locations have […]

September 19, 2024 23

News

EFCC Attempts To Arrest Yahaya Bello At Kogi Governor’s Lodge

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Wednesday, beseiged the Kogi State Government Lodge in Abuja in an attempt to arrest the former governor, Yahaya Bello. The Director of Yahaya Bello’s Media Office, Ohiare Michael, raised the alarm in a statement titled, “Despite voluntary visit, EFCC officials surround Kogi Government Lodge, Abuja in an attempt to forcefully arrest former governor Yahaya Bello, fire gunshots.” There was, however, some […]

September 19, 2024 18

Education

OYO RELEASES 2024 SCREENING RESULTS FOR SCHOOL OF SCIENCE

The Oyo State Government has announced the release of the 2024 screening and placement results for primary six pupils transitioning into Junior Secondary Schools and Schools of Science. In a statement signed by the state Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Salihu Adelabu, in Ibadan on Tuesday, it was stated: “Head Teachers/Principals should visit their respective Local Inspector of Education offices to collect the screening/placement results.” The statement further noted […]

September 17, 2024 27

Environment

NIMET PREDICTS 3-DAY THUNDERSTORMS, RAINS FROM TUESDAY

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorms and rainy weather conditions from Tuesday to Thursday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Monday in Abuja forecast thunderstorms over parts of Bauchi, Kebbi, Taraba, Kano, Katsina, Adamawa and Kaduna states during the morning hours on Tuesday. According to the agency, thunderstorms are expected over the entire region later in the day. “In the North Central region, thunderstorms are expected […]

September 17, 2024 16

Education

FALANA KNOCKS FG, LAGOS GOVT OVER N100,000 SCHOOL FEES INCREMENT

Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, has frowned at the recent hike in school fees by the Federal and Lagos State governments, describing it as illegal. It will be recalled that the federal government had in July 2023 increased fees for Unity Schools from N45,000 to N100,000 per term, an increase of over 120 percent. Similarly, the Lagos State Government, during the weekend announced N100,000 as the new fee for the […]

September 17, 2024 23

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Disaster

TINUBU VISITS MAIDUGURI, ASSURES FLOOD VICTIMS OF FG’S SUPPORT

President Bola Tinubu has announced plans to create a disaster relief fund to take care of natural disasters, such as the one that wreaked havoc in Maiduguri, Borno State. President Tinubu made the announcement at the Borno State Government House when he visited the state to sympathise with the government and people over the recent flooding from Alau Dam. Tinubu, who urged the private sector to contribute to the fund, […]

September 17, 2024 26 2

Education

UI STUDENTS UNION, OTHERS CROWDFUND TO PAY SCHOOL FEES AMID HIKE

As the September 20 deadline for the payment of school fees approaches at the University of Ibadan, many student groups in the institution have reached out to the public to crowdfund to pay for the tuition fees of their members. The University of Ibadan Student Union along with the Faculties of Pharmacy and Nursing, and the Departments of Agronomy, Physiology, and Nutrition Science, have solicited funds to ensure that no […]

September 17, 2024 30

News

BORNO FLOOD: NEMA DEPLOYS MORE STAFF FOR INTERVENTION

The National Emergency Management Agency has deployed more staff from other zonal offices to assist in the intervention activities ongoing in the flooded areas in Borno State. The agency noted that staff from Yola, Gombe, Jos, and the Abuja offices have been deployed to Maiduguri because of the overwhelming situation. The NEMA spokesman, Manzo Ezekiel, who disclosed this to news men on Monday also noted that the Director General of […]

September 16, 2024 24