In a major cabinet shake-up, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, has scrapped the Office of the Chief of Staff (CoS) which was occupied by Bala Sagagi and dropped the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Baffa Bichi, due to health challenges. The changes also affected the Deputy Governor Abdussalam Gwarzo, who was moved as … Read more
Governor Umaru Dikko Radda of Katsina State has demonstrated his administration’s commitment to the advancement of education by flagging off the disbursement of N744 million scholarships to students in tertiary institutions across the state. The ceremony, held at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University (UMYU), marked a significant step in reducing the financial burden on the students … Read more
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago has presented a budget of N1.558 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year to the state House of Assembly. The amount is higher than the 2024 appropriation by 48.32 percent. He said the revenue to be derived from statutory allocation is N53.4 billion, Value Added Tax – N85.3 billion, other … Read more
The news from Ghana was not how John Dramani Mahama’s opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), defeated Nana Akufo-Addo’s ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). The news was how Akufo-Addo managed to survive a full second term. Towards the end of his first and for much of his second term in office, he governed with … Read more
A Nigerian man has expressed his excitement on social media over the completion of his first house In an inspiring video, the man showed off the building project while noting that it is his first Christmas as a landlord Social media users who came across the video on TikTok did not hesitate to congratulate him … Read more
United Kingdom Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has reiterated her position on previous comments she made about Nigeria, saying she was not on public relations duty for the country. Badenoch’s latest comment followed her sharp criticism by Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, a few days ago for allegedly denigrating Nigeria, her country of origin. Born … Read more
Keyshia Cole is best recognised in the American entertainment industry as a singer-songwriter. She is also an actress, TV personality, and entrepreneur. The Heaven Sent singer rose to fame in 2006. She has numerous hits and awards highlighting her career. What is Keyshia Cole’s net worth? Keyshia Cole performs onstage during the “A Night of … Read more
The Senate has called for an investigation into the recent demolitions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). An investigative committee has been set up to examine the matter. The committee will summon Wike to appear before it to explain reasons behind the demolitions.The motion, moved by Senator Ireti Kingibe of the FCT Senatorial District yesterday … Read more
The Federal University Wukari admission portal simplifies the application and admission process for prospective students. This renowned institution is located in Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria. It offers diverse academic programmes in agriculture, engineering, and sciences. Explore how to log in, apply, and check admission status on its portal easily. Federal University Wukari was established in … Read more
A new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) regional office for Africa has revealed that high healthcare costs are driving millions into poverty across the continent. The report, released yesterday in commemoration of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, underscored the heavy reliance on out-of-pocket payments to fund health services in Africa, which continues … Read more