Author: Akintayo Adams

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration dedication to skills, technology, and vocational education in order to create more job opportunities in the country. The President, who was represented by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, stated this during the 38th, 39th, 40th and 41st convocation ceremonies for over 22,000 graduands at Usman DanFodio University, Sokoto. He also disclosed his government’s plans of establishing skills and innovation hubs in polytechnics as well as entrepreneurship centres across the federation. He said “We strongly believe that our survival can always be assured by the qualities of human capital development, which is…

Delta State governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has reassured the residents of Okuama of returning to their communities in no distant time. He gave the assurance after he was finally allowed to visit the community, after the initial rejection by the military authorities a while ago. The former speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, accompanied by Commander 63 Brigade, Brig. Gen. Unachukwu Ugochukwu, and top government officials, noted that innocent citizens would not be made to suffer for what they know nothing about. Speaking to journalists at Okuama, Governor Oborevwori said: “We have followed due process in the whole…

Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) reiterated on Saturday that the blast at Iraq’s military base constituted an assault. Late Friday, an explosion claimed the lives of two PMF officials and left eight others injured at Kalso military base in Babil Province, approximately 50km south of Baghdad. In an announcement, the PMF disclosed that its chief of staff, Abdul Aziz al-Mohammedawi, had visited the site and “scrutinized the particulars of the investigative committees present at the site of the attack.” The force commander affirmed it as an assault, while the army stated it was conducting an investigation, clarifying that there were…

The Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS Delta, has issued a firm admonition to wrongdoers to avoid its operational zones or face the repercussions. Commodore Abba Muhsin, the Commander of NNS Delta, delivered the cautionary message on Saturday following the quarterly Route March undertaken by the command’s personnel. “NNS Delta Areas of Operation are not for the criminals; we are calling on them to leave peacefully while the good people do their legitimate businesses,” he said. “As long as you want to stay with us, we will definitely get you, therefore, leave before the law catches up on you,” he warned. Muhsin…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has conveyed confidence regarding the trajectory of Nigeria’s currency, the Naira, asserting that it will persist in gaining value against the dollar. The Vice President made these remarks during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, headed by its President, Gabriel Idahosa, at his office in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Expressing his anticipation of further depreciation of the dollar against the Naira, the Vice President remarked, “Naira went haywire and some people were celebrating but inwardly we were laughing at them because we knew that we have the leadership…

The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has encouraged Nigerians to reside in harmony. He also warned the populace against divisive inclinations that could undermine the collective unity envisioned by the nation’s founding figures. The reverred monarch particularly urged Nigerians to regard cultural multiplicity as an asset to promote unity and harmony in the nation. He delivered these remarks at the culmination of the yearly Amasekumo celebration of the Gbaramatu community in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. Ooni who is the co-chairman of the Traditional Council in Nigeria, commended the Pere of Gbaramatu…

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has declared that a State of origin is now mandatory for anyone seeking to renew his or her passport. This was contained in a tweet on the Nigerian immigration service’s verified handle on the X platform on Saturday, 20th April 2024. ”For your claim of being a Nigerian citizen to hold water, there has to be a document that “ties” you to a local government (indigenous area) within the country. This document is what we request that applicants present to us, amongst others, to authenticate their claim of being a citizen,” it read. It added,…

APC governorship primary holding at Ward 1 of Stella Maris College, Okitipupa, was disrupted as supporters of two aspiring candidates of the All Progressives Congress clashed over the party’s nominee for the upcoming November 16 Ondo State Governorship election, according to a News Agency of Nigeria report. Accredited party members, who had assembled in significant numbers to partake in the candidate selection procedure, dispersed when clashes erupted between the competing factions. The News Agency of Nigeria disclosed that the accreditation and electoral proceedings had not commenced when the violence erupted, prompting voters to flee for safety. “One of the agents…

Currently, Nigeria has the capacity and materials to produce made-in-Nigeria cars for local and international use, according to the Federal Government. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite stated this at the Automotive Component Manufacturers meeting in Abuja, where she highlighted that the automobile industry is encounter challenges and proffer opportunities. She emphasized that manufacturers ought to be accountable if the cars aren’t on the roads by December 2024 as the government has facilitated a supportive environment. Presently, Nigeria manufactures less than 10 percent of the vehicles utilized within the country. “As far as we are concerned, the auto…

The Lagos State Government has cracked down on illicit property developments around the Epe corridor of the state. This was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide. He mentioned that he spearheaded a unique collaborative operation to the area on Thursday and Friday, following the instruction of the state executive council. He listed some of the locations covered during the operation to include: Alaro City, Okorisan, Igbodu, Molajoye, Shaala, Ketu, and Epe. Olumide noted that notifications were also delivered to property projects such as Patriot Bay Estate, Smart City Estate, the Legend,…