Police arrest three for killing Gombe ex-permanent secretary
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the murder of a retired Permanent Secretary and former Chairman of the Gombe State Board of Internal Revenue Service, Atiku Mu’azu. The late permanent secretary was reportedly abducted and killed in Kano State, where he had been residing following his
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The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspects in connection with the murder of a retired Permanent Secretary and former Chairman of the Gombe State Board of Internal Revenue Service, Atiku Mu’azu. The late permanent secretary was reportedly abducted and killed in Kano State, where he had been residing following his
Again, Bill Gates says divorce from ex-wife, Melinda, his biggest regret
Former CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates, 69, has opened up about his divorce from ex-wife Melinda Gates, describing it as “the mistake I most regret.” Despite the emotional toll of the separation, Gates shared that he feels “more cheerful now.” This is detailed in a “candid profile” published on Saturday, January 25, by The Times
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Former CEO of Microsoft, Bill Gates, 69, has opened up about his divorce from ex-wife Melinda Gates, describing it as “the mistake I most regret.” Despite the emotional toll of the separation, Gates shared that he feels “more cheerful now.” This is detailed in a “candid profile” published on Saturday, January 25, by The Times
NADF pledges to transform Nigeria’s economy through agriculture
The National Agricultural Development Fund has reaffirmed its commitment to revolutionising Nigeria’s agricultural sector, positioning it as a cornerstone of economic and social development. NADF, in a statement on Sunday by its Executive Secretary, Mohammed Ibrahim, says it’s committed to transforming the agricultural landscape in Nigeria. Ibrahim said this during the 32nd Convocation Ceremony at
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The National Agricultural Development Fund has reaffirmed its commitment to revolutionising Nigeria’s agricultural sector, positioning it as a cornerstone of economic and social development. NADF, in a statement on Sunday by its Executive Secretary, Mohammed Ibrahim, says it’s committed to transforming the agricultural landscape in Nigeria. Ibrahim said this during the 32nd Convocation Ceremony at
Soldiers dismantle 13 illegal refineries, arrest 15 suspects in N’Delta
The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has dismantled 13 illegal refining sites, recovered 300,000 litres of stolen crude oil, and arrested 15 suspected oil thieves. This was achieved in a major operation targeting oil theft in the Niger Delta in one week. The Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Jonah Danjuma, disclosed
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The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has dismantled 13 illegal refining sites, recovered 300,000 litres of stolen crude oil, and arrested 15 suspected oil thieves. This was achieved in a major operation targeting oil theft in the Niger Delta in one week. The Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Jonah Danjuma, disclosed
Kalu mourns Enugu tanker explosion victims, calls for road repairs
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on relevant agencies of government to prioritise the safety of lives in the event of accidents or occupational hazards. He gave the advice against the backdrop of Saturday’s tanker explosion in Enugu which led to the death of about 18 persons and injuries
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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on relevant agencies of government to prioritise the safety of lives in the event of accidents or occupational hazards. He gave the advice against the backdrop of Saturday’s tanker explosion in Enugu which led to the death of about 18 persons and injuries
Bowen varsity sets up panel to probe student’s murder
The management of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, said it has set up a three-member committee that would relate with the police and assist it in unmasking the assailants involved in the recent killing of a student of the institution. Earlier, Osun State Police Command said its detectives had commenced an investigation to unravel the
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The management of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, said it has set up a three-member committee that would relate with the police and assist it in unmasking the assailants involved in the recent killing of a student of the institution. Earlier, Osun State Police Command said its detectives had commenced an investigation to unravel the
Tinubu seeks end to tanker explosions, condoles Enugu victims’ families
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday condoled with the government and the people of Enugu State over the fuel tanker explosion, which resulted in the loss of lives on Saturday. He also directed traffic control agencies to enforce extra measures to prevent recurring fuel tanker explosions. Tinubu conveyed his condolences in a statement signed by his
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President Bola Tinubu on Sunday condoled with the government and the people of Enugu State over the fuel tanker explosion, which resulted in the loss of lives on Saturday. He also directed traffic control agencies to enforce extra measures to prevent recurring fuel tanker explosions. Tinubu conveyed his condolences in a statement signed by his
27 Nigerian soldiers killed in jihadist suicide attack – Report
At least 27 Nigerian soldiers were killed in a jihadist suicide attack in the northeast, two Army sources told AFP on Sunday. On Friday, troops launched a ground offensive on a stronghold of Islamic State-affiliated militants in a wasteland straddling Borno and Yobe states. “The suicide attack killed 27 soldiers, including the commander, and left
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At least 27 Nigerian soldiers were killed in a jihadist suicide attack in the northeast, two Army sources told AFP on Sunday. On Friday, troops launched a ground offensive on a stronghold of Islamic State-affiliated militants in a wasteland straddling Borno and Yobe states. “The suicide attack killed 27 soldiers, including the commander, and left
Otu dissolves C’River varsity governing council, appoints new VC
The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the current Governing Council of the University of Cross River State. Consequent to the dissolution, the governor has also approved the appointment of Prof Francisca Bassey as the new acting vice chancellor of the university. In a release made available
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The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the immediate dissolution of the current Governing Council of the University of Cross River State. Consequent to the dissolution, the governor has also approved the appointment of Prof Francisca Bassey as the new acting vice chancellor of the university. In a release made available
BREAKING: Sinner beats Zverev to retain Australian Open title
A clinical Jannik Sinner swept past Alexander Zverev to retain his Australian Open title on Sunday and cement his status as the world’s dominant player, becoming the first Italian to win three Grand Slams. The 23-year-old came through a tense battle between the world’s top two players 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena,
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A clinical Jannik Sinner swept past Alexander Zverev to retain his Australian Open title on Sunday and cement his status as the world’s dominant player, becoming the first Italian to win three Grand Slams. The 23-year-old came through a tense battle between the world’s top two players 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena,