Kogi disburses N316.5m bursary to 8,750 students

The Kogi State Government has commenced the disbursement of bursary scholarship support of over N316m to 8,750 undergraduate students who are indigenes of the state in tertiary institutions across the country. A breakdown of the figure showed that out of the 8,750 verified students, 8,549 undergraduates would get N30,000 each, while 201 law students would
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The Kogi State Government has commenced the disbursement of bursary scholarship support of over N316m to 8,750 undergraduate students who are indigenes of the state in tertiary institutions across the country. A breakdown of the figure showed that out of the 8,750 verified students, 8,549 undergraduates would get N30,000 each, while 201 law students would

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Sanwo-Olu to unveil 10 new ferries

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will unveil 10 ferries to enhance transportation in his bid to boost the socioeconomic development of the state. The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, disclosed this on Friday at the Joint Citizens Media Engagement Forum, in Lagos. According to him, the unveiling of the 10 ferries will
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will unveil 10 ferries to enhance transportation in his bid to boost the socioeconomic development of the state. The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, disclosed this on Friday at the Joint Citizens Media Engagement Forum, in Lagos. According to him, the unveiling of the 10 ferries will

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Tinubu hails Finland for Simon Ekpa’s arrest

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Finnish government for its decisive intervention in the arrest and detention of Simon Ekpa, describing it as a crucial step towards preserving Nigeria’s unity and peaceful coexistence. Tinubu stated this on Friday in Abuja while receiving Letters of Credence from the Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms. Sanna Selin, at
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President Bola Tinubu has commended the Finnish government for its decisive intervention in the arrest and detention of Simon Ekpa, describing it as a crucial step towards preserving Nigeria’s unity and peaceful coexistence. Tinubu stated this on Friday in Abuja while receiving Letters of Credence from the Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms. Sanna Selin, at

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Edo confirms Lassa fever outbreak, activates emergency response measures

The Edo State Government on Friday said there is a new outbreak of Lassa Fever in the state and called on the people to report any suspected case. The state Commissioner for Health, Cyril Oshiomhole, stated this at a press conference in Benin, the state capital. He also urged improvement in hygienic conditions to reduce
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The Edo State Government on Friday said there is a new outbreak of Lassa Fever in the state and called on the people to report any suspected case. The state Commissioner for Health, Cyril Oshiomhole, stated this at a press conference in Benin, the state capital. He also urged improvement in hygienic conditions to reduce

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EPL: Van Nistelrooy unfazed by Leicester’s slump, backs players to rebound

Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy insists he is not worried about being sacked as he works to end a seven-game losing streak that has left the club in the Premier League relegation zone. Van Nistelrooy earned four points from his first two games in charge after replacing Steve Cooper at the King Power Stadium in
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Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy insists he is not worried about being sacked as he works to end a seven-game losing streak that has left the club in the Premier League relegation zone. Van Nistelrooy earned four points from his first two games in charge after replacing Steve Cooper at the King Power Stadium in

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Russia-Ukraine war avoidable if Trump was President in 2020 – Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he was ready for talks with US counterpart Donald Trump on Ukraine, praising him as a “smart” leader who might have prevented the conflict from starting in 2022. Kyiv reacted quickly, warning against being excluded from negotiations. The Russian leader did not say when talks would take place, and
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he was ready for talks with US counterpart Donald Trump on Ukraine, praising him as a “smart” leader who might have prevented the conflict from starting in 2022. Kyiv reacted quickly, warning against being excluded from negotiations. The Russian leader did not say when talks would take place, and

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FG eyes vulnerable citizens with new NIN card

The National Identity Management Commission has said that the new National Identification Number card will support government-to-people services and offer multiple functionalities to improve access to government interventions. Speaking on the initiative during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, Dr Peter Iwegbu, Director of Card Management Services at NIMC, said the card is designed
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The National Identity Management Commission has said that the new National Identification Number card will support government-to-people services and offer multiple functionalities to improve access to government interventions. Speaking on the initiative during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, Dr Peter Iwegbu, Director of Card Management Services at NIMC, said the card is designed

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NYSC swears in 2,000 corps members in Jigawa

The National Youth Service Corps has sworn in 2,000 corps members of the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream II deployed to Jigawa State for their national service. The swearing-in took place on Friday at the Gen. Yakubu Gowon NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Dutse, the state capital. NYSC scheme was designed to promote national unity and
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The National Youth Service Corps has sworn in 2,000 corps members of the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream II deployed to Jigawa State for their national service. The swearing-in took place on Friday at the Gen. Yakubu Gowon NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Dutse, the state capital. NYSC scheme was designed to promote national unity and

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Bandits kill 27-year-old, abduct five in Kaduna

Bandits have reportedly killed a 27-year-old, Piti Ezekiel, and abducted five persons in Akansan Garmadi, Rumaya Community, Kwassam ward in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The National Secretary, of Kauru Local Government Area CDAs Forum, Danbaba Katuka disclosed this on Friday in a telephone interview with PUNCH Online. According to him, the victims
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Bandits have reportedly killed a 27-year-old, Piti Ezekiel, and abducted five persons in Akansan Garmadi, Rumaya Community, Kwassam ward in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The National Secretary, of Kauru Local Government Area CDAs Forum, Danbaba Katuka disclosed this on Friday in a telephone interview with PUNCH Online. According to him, the victims

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#EndBadGovernance: Police, NHRC disagree over arrest, prosecution of minors

The Nigerian Police and National Human Rights Commission on Friday were engaged in à heated debate over the legality of jailing minors arrested at protest grounds for felony and treasonable offences. The debate took place at the public presentation of a research report titled ‘Beyond the Protests: An Explanatory Study of the #EndBadGovernance protest in
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The Nigerian Police and National Human Rights Commission on Friday were engaged in à heated debate over the legality of jailing minors arrested at protest grounds for felony and treasonable offences. The debate took place at the public presentation of a research report titled ‘Beyond the Protests: An Explanatory Study of the #EndBadGovernance protest in

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