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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of Easter, the festival of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to strengthen their hope in God and seek a national renewal by rekindling their love and commitment towards one another especially at this trying time. The party, in a statement by its national publicity secretary, Hon Debo Ologunagba, also urged Nigerians not to allow the hardship, insecurity and uncertainty pervading the nation to weaken their faith and optimism for a better nation....

Easter: PDP Tasks Leaders On Service, Urges National Renewal - The Mail News The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of Easter, the festival of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to strengthen their hope in God and seek a national renewal by rekindling their love and commitment towards one another especially at this trying time...

Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has reiterated the strategic significance of Nigerians in Cameroon who contribute immensely to the socio-economic fabric of both nations as they strive for greater unity and progress. The NIDCOM Boss stated this during a visit by Mr. Ismail Adegbola, CEO/Publisher, Naija Diaspora Magazine in Abuja, who also presented her with an award for her dedication and commitment towards Diaspora Engagements, a statement issued by the Gabriel Odu of the Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit of the Commission said....

NIDCOM Boss Commends Nigerians In Cameroon - The Mail News Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Dr. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has reiterated the strategic significance of Nigerians in Cameroon who contribute immensely to the socio-economic fabric of both nations as they strive for greater unity and progress. The NIDCOM Boss stated this durin...

Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has boasted that the security challenges in the South-East region will be halted in just two minutes after he regains freedom. Kanu, who is standing trial for terrorism, said this shortly after the Federal High Court in Abuja, ended the proceeding where he was denied a bail. The IPOB leader has been in the custody of the Department of State Services, DSS, since June 29, 2021 facing a trial bordering felony, and terrorism among others....

Insecurity In South-East Will End Two Minutes After I’m Freed – Nnamdi Kanu - The Mail News Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has boasted that the security challenges in the South-East region will be halted in just two minutes after he regains freedom. Kanu, who is standing trial for terrorism, said this shortly after the Federal High Court in Abuja, e...

Following moves by Niger state Governor Mohammed Bago to exploit mineral deposits in the state, the ministry of mineral resources has begun crackdown on illegal mining in the state. The commissioner for mineral resources, Alhaji Garba Sabo Yahaya, based on complaints from local communities on harmful effects of illegal mining on their health and livelihoods, visited some mining sites over the weekend....

Niger Begins Crack Down On Illegal Mining - The Mail News Following moves by Niger state Governor Mohammed Bago to exploit mineral deposits in the state, the ministry of mineral resources has begun crackdown on illegal mining in the state. The commissioner for mineral resources, Alhaji Garba Sabo Yahaya, based on complaints from local communities on harmfu...

The Defence headquarters has confirmed the killing of 16 military personnel on Thursday while responding to a distress call during a communal crisis between Okuoma and Okoloba communities in Delta State. The acting Director of Defence Information, Brigadier-General Tukur Gusau, in a statement yesterday, said the slain troops were attached to 181 Amphibious Batallion at Bomadi Local Government Area of the state....

Delta Communal Clash Claims 16 Military Personnel - The Mail News The Defence headquarters has confirmed the killing of 16 military personnel on Thursday while responding to a distress call during a communal crisis between Okuoma and Okoloba communities in Delta State. The acting Director of Defence Information, Brigadier-General Tukur Gusau, in a statement yester...

The burial rites for the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan Land, His Imperial Majesty Oba Mashood Olalekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, has begun on Friday afternoon with the remains of the monarch moved from the Palace to the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan for lying-in-state. The lying-in-state, which is taking place about now, will afford Ibadan indigenes and residents the last opportunity to bid their monarch farewell ahead of his burial slated for 4pm this Friday according to Islamic rites....

42nd Olubadan To Be Buried Friday As Burial Rites Begins - The Mail News The burial rites for the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadan Land, His Imperial Majesty Oba Mashood Olalekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, has begun on Friday afternoon with the remains of the monarch moved from the Palace to the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan for lying-in-state. The lying-in-state, which is taking....

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the administration of President Bola Tinubu, will harness the expertise in security and international diplomacy in the country to drive much-needed development. He said this during the week when he received the board and management of Bruit Costaud, a government affairs outfit, strategic policy communications and advisory firm, at the Presidential Villa. Shettima who applauded the foresight of the managing partner of the firm and former Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, noted that the assemblage of renowned experts across diverse fields at the firm was commendable....

Shettima: We’ll Harness Nigeria’s Experts On Security, Int’l Diplomacy To Drive Needed Dev’t - The Mail News Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the administration of President Bola Tinubu, will harness the expertise in security and international diplomacy in the country to drive much-needed development. He said this during the week when he received the board and management of Bruit Costaud, a governme...

The Olubadan-in-Council, on Friday, said there was no specific date yet for the coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland. A former governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Rashidi Ladoja, made this announcement shortly after a closed-door meeting with the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, at his Alalubosa residence in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The meeting followed the death of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun, whose reign ended Thursday after two years on the throne....

Coronation Date For Olubadan-Designate To Be Announced Soon – Ladoja - The Mail News The Olubadan-in-Council, on Friday, said there was no specific date yet for the coronation of the new Olubadan of Ibadanland. A former governor of Oyo State and Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Rashidi Ladoja, made this announcement shortly after a closed-door meeting with the Olubadan-designate,....

The Tin-Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Friday, announced the seizure of cache of arms, ammunition and illicit drugs imported into the country. LEADERSHIP gathered that the seized items included military camouflage and illicit drugs such as colorado, heroine, co***ne, among others. The arms recovered included automatic single barrel rifles and pump action guns, among other weapons....

Customs Intercepts Cache Of Arms, Ammunition, Hard Drugs At Lagos Port - The Mail News The Tin-Can Island Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on Friday, announced the seizure of cache of arms, ammunition and illicit drugs imported into the country. LEADERSHIP gathered that the seized items included military camouflage and illicit drugs such as colorado, heroine, co***ne, amo...

Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in Kuyambana Forest, Zamfara State, have rescued two babies and five women abducted from Marange village in Kagara Local Government Area of Niger State in January 2024. This was contained in a statement issued by the Information Officer of Operation Hadarin Daji, Lieutenant Suleiman Omale. Omale said the victims were rescued through offensive operations carried out by the troops in the Kuyambana General area of Zamfara State....

Troops Rescue 2 Babies, 5 Women From Captivity - The Mail News Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in Kuyambana Forest, Zamfara State, have rescued two babies and five women abducted from Marange village in Kagara Local Government Area of Niger State in January 2024. This was contained in a statement issued by the Information Officer of Operation Hadarin Daji, Lie...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sympathised with the family of the administrator of Kaduna Capital Territory in the 1960s, Alhaji Abbas Dabo Sambo, over his death, commending his patriotism and dedication to duty. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, in a statement Thursday, said the life of the elder statesman was “defined by service and dedication to nation building.”...

Tinubu Mourns Ex-Administrator Of Kaduna Capital Territory, Abbas Sambo - The Mail News President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sympathised with the family of the administrator of Kaduna Capital Territory in the 1960s, Alhaji Abbas Dabo Sambo, over his death, commending his patriotism and dedication to duty. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, in a state...

The Federal Government has clarified the postponement of the launch of student loan scheme. Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, (TETFund), Sonny Echono, gave the clarification when the Governor of Kwara state, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja, on Wednesday. He said the postponement was not indefinite but for a couple of weeks. Echono who assured Nigerian students that President Bola Tinubu is committed to the project said the delay is due to some observations raised from the National Assembly....

Why Launch Of Student Loan Scheme Was Postponed – FG - The Mail News The Federal Government has clarified the postponement of the launch of student loan scheme. Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, (TETFund), Sonny Echono, gave the clarification when the Governor of Kwara state, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja, on Wedne...

…Promises More Intervention In Kwara Tertiary Institutions The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has pledged to increase its intervention to tertiary institutions in the State. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono made the promise when he received the Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq, on a courtesy visit in Abuja yesterday. He commended Kwara state for leading the north in education right from the Colonial period, which has been reflected even in the number of institutions in the state....

TETFund Constitutes Committees To Upscale Skills Development - The Mail News …Promises More Intervention In Kwara Tertiary Institutions The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has pledged to increase its intervention to tertiary institutions in the State. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arch. Sonny Echono made the promise when he received the Kwara State Governor, Abdu...

Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni has assured the support of his government to security operatives in the state to enhance border patrol against trans-border crimes. Buni gave the assurance on Wednesday, when he received assistant controller general of Immigration Zone C, Sunday James, who paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Damaturu. The governor expressed the commitment of his administration towards ensuring a lasting peace and security in the state....

Governor Buni Commits To Sustainable Peace, Security - The Mail News Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni has assured the support of his government to security operatives in the state to enhance border patrol against trans-border crimes. Buni gave the assurance on Wednesday, when he received assistant controller general of Immigration Zone C, Sunday James, who paid....

A 37-year-old Point of Sale (PoS) operator, Mohammed Sani Abdulrahman, of Kurnar Asabe Quarters in Kano metropolis, has been rewarded with a cash gift of N500,000.00 by a businessman, who mistakenly transferred N10,000,000.00 to him instead of N10,000.00. The incident was reported to the Police in December, 2023 while it took operatives of the Kano State Police Command three months to conclude investigation and eventually resolve the matter on Wednesday....

Kano PoS Operator Gets N500K Reward For Returning N9.9m - The Mail News A 37-year-old Point of Sale (PoS) operator, Mohammed Sani Abdulrahman, of Kurnar Asabe Quarters in Kano metropolis, has been rewarded with a cash gift of N500,000.00 by a businessman, who mistakenly transferred N10,000,000.00 to him instead of N10,000.00. The incident was reported to the Police in D...

House of Representatives has urged the federal government to put on hold the alleged idea of a new steering committee board under the ministry of finance to oversee the social investment programmes as it contravenes the extant law which positions the implementing agency and activities in the ministry of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation. It also asked the executive arm of government to expedite the completion of the investigation of the suspended minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Dr Betta Edu and to instigate further actions in the meantime....

Hasten Edu’s Probe, Reps Charge FG - The Mail News House of Representatives has urged the federal government to put on hold the alleged idea of a new steering committee board under the ministry of finance to oversee the social investment programmes as it contravenes the extant law which positions the implementing agency and activities in the ministr...

The Enugu State Police Command says its operatives have rescued the security man abducted alongside a female nurse by armed hoodlums in the morning hours of yesterday at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla in Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state. A statement by the spokesman of the police in Enugu, ASP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed that the victim was rescued at Ishi-Ozalla in the same Local Government Area at about 11.45 p.m....

Police Rescue Abducted UNTH Security Man - The Mail News The Enugu State Police Command says its operatives have rescued the security man abducted alongside a female nurse by armed hoodlums in the morning hours of yesterday at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla in Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state. A statement by the spo...

Fifteen passengers comprising women and children went missing in an attack on an 18-seater bus heading from Zaki/Biam in Benue State to Maihura in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State, on Tuesday. The heavily armed men suspected to be Vigilante Group attacked the bus at Gamkwe Village, located at Maraban-Baisa in Donga Local Government Area of the state. The driver of the bus, Mr....

15 Passengers Missing, Driver, 2 Others Escape As Gunmen Attack Bus In Taraba - The Mail News Fifteen passengers comprising women and children went missing in an attack on an 18-seater bus heading from Zaki/Biam in Benue State to Maihura in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State, on Tuesday. The heavily armed men suspected to be Vigilante Group attacked the bus at Gamkwe Village, located...

The Federal Government has postponed the launch of the much-anticipated Nigerian Students Loan Scheme indefinitely. The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Akintunde Sawyer, made disclosed this during an interview with the Arise News monitored by our Correspondent on Tuesday. It would be recalled that in June 2023, President Bola Tinubu signed a Bill to start a Students Loan Fund that would give interest-free loans to Nigerians for higher education and those engaged in vocational skills development....

JUST-IN: Federal Gov’t Postpones Launch Of Student Loan Scheme Indefinitely - The Mail News The Federal Government has postponed the launch of the much-anticipated Nigerian Students Loan Scheme indefinitely. The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, Akintunde Sawyer, made disclosed this during an interview with the Arise News monitored by our Correspondent on Tuesday. It...

By Ibrahim Muhammad Kano Kano State Government has sought extension of World Bank intervention projects to broaden the socio-economic and developmental impact in the state. Besides, the government want the World Bank to consider Kano as among its first priorities in tackling multi-dimensional poverty eradication intervention owing to population status. The Governor Yusuf made the appeal on Wednesday when he received the country Director of World Bank, Mr....

Kano state Governor. Recieves World Bank Representatives, Seeks Extension Of Intervention Projects - The Mail News By Ibrahim Muhammad Kano Kano State Government has sought extension of World Bank intervention projects to broaden the socio-economic and developmental impact in the state. Besides, the government want the World Bank to consider Kano as among its first priorities in tackling multi-dimensional povert...

A socio-political group, operating under the auspices of Centre for Transparency and Good Governance (CTGG), has advocated for equitable allocation of political offices to the six geopolitical zones of the country. The equitable allocation of political offices, the group said, would empower democracy and strengthen confidence of citizens in government of the day, saying that they have observed some anomalies in the President Bola Tinubu-led government, which should be corrected in the interest of equity and fairness....

Transparency Centre Advocates Equity In Political Appointments - The Mail News A socio-political group, operating under the auspices of Centre for Transparency and Good Governance (CTGG), has advocated for equitable allocation of political offices to the six geopolitical zones of the country. The equitable allocation of political offices, the group said, would empower democrac...

Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum has commissioned the 100 housing units constructed by the Nasarawa State government. The facility located at A*o Pada, Karu local government area of the state is tagged: “Nasarawa Technology Village (NTV). The 100 housing units unveiled by Governor Zulum on Monday is the first phase of the project. Governor Zulum also laid the foundation for the second phase of the project which comprises the construction of a Technology Incubation Hub and 370 housing units....

Zulum Commissions Nasarawa Technology Village - The Mail News Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum has commissioned the 100 housing units constructed by the Nasarawa State government. The facility located at A*o Pada, Karu local government area of the state is tagged: “Nasarawa Technology Village (NTV). The 100 housing units unveiled by Governor Zulum on ...

The management of the Agro-Climatic Resilience In Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) has ranked Bauchi State as the best implementing state among the benefiting states of the country. The project, which is a multi-million dollar World Bank-funded initiative seeks to tackle climate change-related issues pertinent to agriculture and food security. The state coordinator of ACReSAL, Dr Ibrahim Kabir, disclosed this at a one-day capacity-building workshop for relevant stakeholders on land degradation in Bauchi....

Bauchi Tops States Implementing World Bank Agric Project - The Mail News The management of the Agro-Climatic Resilience In Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) has ranked Bauchi State as the best implementing state among the benefiting states of the country. The project, which is a multi-million dollar World Bank-funded initiative seeks to tackle climate change-related issues....

Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf, has made a fervent plea to President Bola Tinubu for the reopening of Nigeria’s land borders to alleviate the prevailing food insecurity gripping the nation. Governor Yusuf, during a meeting with the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, underscored the critical need to reopen the borders to curb inflation and reduce the escalating prices of essential food items....

Kano Gov Urges Border Reopening For Food Importation - The Mail News Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf, has made a fervent plea to President Bola Tinubu for the reopening of Nigeria’s land borders to alleviate the prevailing food insecurity gripping the nation. Governor Yusuf, during a meeting with the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir ...

The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), warned state governors against the long-term implications of persistent devaluation of the Naira National president of NACCIMA, Dele Kelvin Oye, in a message to the governors, on Monday, said that while the immediate effect of the devaluation of the naira on exports may be positive, the broader implications of a persistent devaluation are multifaceted....

NACCIMA Warns Governors Against Implications Of Naira Devaluation - The Mail News The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), warned state governors against the long-term implications of persistent devaluation of the Naira National president of NACCIMA, Dele Kelvin Oye, in a message to the governors, on Monday, said that while the....

The economic situation in the country has thrown some otherwise well-dressed persons into the begging trade as “corporate beggers” that is now visible in different parts of Enugu, who use different tactics to solicit alms. Exclusive investigation by LEADERSHIP revealed that the beggers usually dress well and have good command of English language. It was further gathered that the beggers, who are often on nice suits always inform their victims that they ran out of fuel and need between five thousand and ten thousand naira to refill their vehicles....

‘Corporate Begging’ Rises In Enugu Amid Economic Hardship - The Mail News The economic situation in the country has thrown some otherwise well-dressed persons into the begging trade as “corporate beggers” that is now visible in different parts of Enugu, who use different tactics to solicit alms. Exclusive investigation by LEADERSHIP revealed that the beggers usually d...

Barely 24 hours after about 287 pupils and teachers were abducted from a primary school in Kuriga village of Chikun local government area of Kaduna State on Thursday, at least two worshippers were killed during Friday's Juma'at prayer at Anguwar Makera in Kwasakwasa community of Birnin Gwari local government area of the State when bandits attacked a mosque on Friday afternoon....

2 Killed As Bandits Attack Kaduna Juma'at Mosque, Abduct Worshippers - The Mail News Barely 24 hours after about 287 pupils and teachers were abducted from a primary school in Kuriga village of Chikun local government area of Kaduna State on Thursday, at least two worshippers were killed during Friday’s Juma’at prayer at Anguwar Makera in Kwasakwasa community of Birnin Gwari loc...

Former President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan has donated over 10,000 bags of food items to his constituents in preparation for the upcoming Ramadan fast. The food items, distributed through the Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan (SAIL) Foundation, are intended to provide support for members of his senatorial district and Muslims in some other states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) during the fasting period....

Ramadan: Ex-Senate President Donates 10,000 Bags Of Foodstuffs To Constituents - The Mail News Former President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan has donated over 10,000 bags of food items to his constituents in preparation for the upcoming Ramadan fast. The food items, distributed through the Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan (SAIL) Foundation, are intended to provide support for members of h...

By Ibrahim Muhammad Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated five additional female judges into the State High Court, fulfilling his campaign promises on social inclusion and women empowerment as outlined in his blueprint. During a ceremony coinciding with the 2024 International Women's Day, the Governor emphasized the significant task ahead in ensuring the fair and credible dispensation of justice to safeguard the safety and fundamental rights of Kano citizens....

Internationai Women Day 2024: Kano Governor Set To Appoints And Empower More Females - The Mail News By Ibrahim Muhammad Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated five additional female judges into the State High Court, fulfilling his campaign promises on social inclusion and women empowerment as outlined in his blueprint. During a ceremony coinciding with the 2024 Internat...

By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has issued a compelling call to the Nigerian government at all levels to urgently address the multifaceted challenges confronting women and girls across Nigeria. In commemoration of the 2024 International Women's Day, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, the Executive Director of CISLAC, highlighted the pressing issue of insecurity haunting women and girls....

CISLAC Urges Government Action To Protect Women And Girls In Nigeria - The Mail News By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has issued a compelling call to the Nigerian government at all levels to urgently address the multifaceted challenges confronting women and girls across Nigeria. In commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s ...