Day: January 29, 2025

FRSC, Federal Fire Service partner on Joint Training, Enforcement to Curb Fire-Related Road Crashes

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bid to address the rising incidence of fire-related road crashes in Nigeria, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Federal Fire Service (FFS) have entered into a strategic partnership to enhance emergency response and enforcement measures.   The collaboration, formalized at the FRSC National Headquarters in Abuja, will focus on joint training of personnel, improved data sharing, and enhanced patrol operations to enforce fire safety compliance on Nigerian roads.   Speaking at the event, the Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service, Engr. Jaji Olola Abdulganiyu, emphasized the…

JAMB suspends Law Admissions in KWASU, Seven Other Universities

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the suspension of admissions into the Law programme at Kwara State University (KWASU) and seven other universities for the 2025/2026 academic session.   JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, citing the decision of the Council of Legal Education (CLE) to suspend the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme in the affected institutions.   The universities affected by the suspension included:   1. Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State   2. Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State  …

Gov Okpebholo urges students to strive for excellence as MTN Foundation donates learning materials

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called on students in the state to approach their education with curiosity, passion, and a commitment to excellence.   The Governor’s message was conveyed by the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Barr. Onome Goodness Briggs, during the distribution of school bags to Junior Secondary One (JSS1) students of St. Maria Goretti Junior Secondary School, Benin City.   Barr. Briggs expressed gratitude to the MTN Foundation for its generosity in providing learning materials to students, acknowledging the donation as a…

Atiku accuses Tinubu, APC of undermining Democracy, warns of growing authoritarianism

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of systematically eroding Nigeria’s democracy through political suppression and institutional manipulation. Atiku made the statement during a national conference organized by the Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development on January 27, where civil society organizations gathered to deliberate on the sustainability of democracy in Nigeria. Speaking at the event, Atiku expressed deep concern over what he described as the APC’s increasing monopoly on power. He alleged that the ruling party was stifling opposition…

JUST IN: NLC declares Nationwide protest over 50% Telecom Tariff Hike

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a nationwide protest against the recent 50% increase in telecommunication tariffs, approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on January 20, 2025.   The protest is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, as stated in a communiqué issued after the NLC’s National Administrative Council meeting held on Wednesday.   The NCC’s approval for telecom companies to increase service charges has sparked widespread outrage among Nigerians, with the NLC describing the hike as “anti-people and unacceptable.”   In a strong reaction,…

First Lady Remi Tinubu commissions NITDA-RHI ICT Centre in Kwara, advances digital inclusion nationwide

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Nigeria’s First Lady and Chairperson of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned a state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Community Centre at the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin. The initiative, executed in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), aimed to expand digital literacy and empower Nigerians, particularly women and youth. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Senator Tinubu lauded NITDA for its efforts in bridging the country’s digital divide and emphasized the importance of ICT in fostering economic growth and inclusion. “So far,…

Customs partners National Sports Commission to host African Volleyball Inter-Club Women’s Championship

Lukman Laleye Babalola

In a bid to revitalise sports and provide meaningful engagement for Nigerian youths, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has sought the collaboration of the National Sports Commission (NSC) to host the prestigious African Volleyball Inter-Club Women’s Championship in Abuja. During a courtesy visit to the NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, on Monday, 27 January 2025, CGC Adeniyi underscored the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to using sports as a tool to promote national pride, foster unity, and create youth development opportunities. He praised the NSC’s leadership, expressing confidence that Nigeria’s…

EDO TRIBUNAL: PDP challenges 16.7% of polling units, admits limited scope of petition

Lukman Laleye Babalola

At the resumed hearing of the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal in Abuja on Tuesday, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) acknowledged that its legal challenge to the outcome of the 2024 governorship election only concerns 765 polling units out of the total 4,198 in the state, representing 16.7% of the total units.   This admission came from the PDP’s legal team and its star witness, as they presented their case before the three-member tribunal led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi. The PDP and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, are contesting specific aspects…

Anti-cult Law: Gov Okpebholo Ushers In A New Dawn in Edo State By Fred Itua

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Governor Monday Okpebholo has taken a firm and uncompromising stance against the menace of cultism with the passage and signing into law of the Secret Cult and Similar Activities (Prohibition) Law, 2025. This bold step, championed by His Excellency, Monday Okpebholo, demonstrates the Government’s commitment to restoring peace, security, and order in Edo State.   For too long, cultism has held our communities hostage. Once confined to academic institutions, cult-related activities have escalated into a dangerous social problem, threatening lives, disrupting businesses, and undermining the progress of Edo State.  …

CP Niger Receives 343 newly passed-out Police Constables, charges them on Discipline, Professionalism

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, has received 343 newly passed-out Police Constables from the Police Training School, Minna, urged them to uphold professionalism, discipline, and integrity in their service.   Represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Administration, DCP Aminu M. Garba, CP Danmamman welcomed the Constables at the State Police Headquarters, Minna, congratulated them on successfully completing their six-month training. Addressing the new officers, he emphasized the importance of discipline and professionalism, warned them against any form of misconduct. He reiterated the Nigeria…