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Dr Joshua Riti, the Chairman of the LGA, confirmed this to newsmen on Monday in Jos. Riti, who expressed sadness over the number of deaths recorded, said that the incident occurred last Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the collapsed mining site is located at the boundaries between Bassa, Jos South and Jos North LGAs. Riti said seven of the deceased hailed from Bassa LGA. “This is an unfortunate incident, these young people were only out in search of a means of livelihood. “They went out to put their energies to good use to sustain and meet…
Special Assistant to former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has accused Peter Obi of being partial and bias. He made this accusation in a statement via his verified handle on X, following the donations made by Obi to several institutions in the South East. Omokri questioned why Obi has not made any donation to any institution in the South West, adding that he makes his discrimination against the people of the South West obvious. He stressed that Obi must have a deep-seated resentment against the Southwest, citing the Honest Bunch Podcast where the former Anambra State Governor stated that…
Ajayi said this on Tuesday in Calabar during his address at a five-day Capacity-Building Workshop for Selected English Language and Mathematics Teachers within the South-South Geopolitical Zone. The executive secretary said the 2024 NECO result showed that about 61% of the candidates had five credits and above, including Mathematics and English Language, while about 40% could not credit both core subjects. According to him, in the 2024 West African Examination Council (WAEC) examination, about 28% also failed to credit English Language and Mathematics, meaning they may not access tertiary education. He said having a beautiful curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has ended its importation of petroleum products, stating that it is ready to begin patronizing local refineries, including the Dangote refinery. The group chief executive officer of NNPC, Mele Kyari, disclosed this while speaking at the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists’ conference in Lagos. He also debunked rumours that NNPC was undermining the Dangote refinery by refusing to sell crude in naira, stating that it makes no difference to the company whether they buy in naira or dollar. News About Nigeria reports that this move is coming after President Bola Tinubu’s recent statement…
Udeogaranya, speaking to Vanguard, argued that Tinubu’s actions were unconstitutional, suggesting they could even warrant impeachment. “Nigeria is a secular state, and by attending the Arab-Islamic Summit, President Tinubu is dragging the nation into an international alignment that does not reflect our constitution or identity,” he stated. Udeogaranya further stressed that Tinubu, as President, took an oath to uphold Nigeria’s secular stance, which he believes has been disregarded. Adding weight to his critique, Udeogaranya remarked that Nigeria, a nation with a Christian-majority population, should not engage in political alliances that imply religious alignment. “To unilaterally drag Nigeria into Arab and…
The Governor of Plateau State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, has assured residents of the state’s maximum safety, following the report of an explosion. Recall that the reports of an explosion of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), at the old JUTH by the Terminus Market, had surfaced earlier today by some national dailies. However, in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, Governor Mutfwang dismissed such reports, describing them as false. He noted that the false alarm which sent fear and panic among citizens in the area, had been triggered by a group of individuals who misinterpreted…
The inauguration ceremony was held in Benin, the state capital, where Okpebholo was sworn in around 1 pm on Tuesday, November 12. Okpebholo’s victory in the September 21 governorship election marked a significant shift in Edo’s political landscape. He won with 291,667 votes, defeating Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who received 247,274 votes. The Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata came in third with 22,763 votes. Okpebholo’s running mate, Dennis Idahosa, was also sworn in as deputy governor. Dignitaries in attendance included Vice-President Kashim Shettima, the chair of the governors’ forum, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, and Philip Shaibu, Edo’s reinstated deputy…
Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar has publicly expressed his support for Hon. Agboola Ajayi, the candidate representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the upcoming Ondo State Governorship Election set to take place on Saturday. The support from Atiku is expected to galvanize voters and strengthen the party’s position as they approach the polls. Atiku urged members of the PDP in Ondo State to mobilize overwhelming support for the victory of the party in the forth coming election, stating that the opposition party, All Progressive Congress is a grossly unpopular party. The former Vice President, said this in a statement signed by…
Obaseki, who spoke during a live broadcast on Monday night, said his administration faced significant challenges but achieved notable advancements in governance and infrastructure. Upon taking office in 2016, Obaseki said he prioritised a transformative agenda rather than maintaining the status quo. He said that the decision led to extensive reforms across various sectors, including education, healthcare, and agriculture. Obaseki further stated that he focused on rebuilding state institutions rather than empowering individuals or godfathers, adding that the result was the current robust civil service in the state. “Infrastructure improvements are evident, with over 850 kilometres of roads constructed and…
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has publicly expressed his desire for a baby girl with his wife, Judy Austin. Yul, who is already a father to two sons with Judy, acknowledged her significant role in his life and thanked her for the blessings of their children. Yul openly admitted his longing for a baby girl, promising that he would let her rest after giving him a baby girl. The public plea comes amidst ongoing discussions about the actor’s polygamous marriage, which has been a subject of much debate and controversy on social media. In his words; “ljele Odogwu Judy Austin Yul…