Author: Akintayo Adams

The establishment of a National Research Fund has been directed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to the President, it will serve as a mainstay for development in Nigeria. This was made known by the President of the Nigerian Academy of Science, Professor Ekanem Braide at the State House Abuja, during the investiture of President Tinubu as the grand patron of the Nigerian Academy of Science. President Tinubu, while addressing the members of the Academy after the investiture, pledged his commitment and full support to the funding of research and development in the country. “Without transformative research and development, no…

The Government of Jigawa State has revealed its desire to make the upcoming Muslim Month of Fasting a memorable one for its citizens through it’s feeding program. This was revealed by Governor Umar Namadi at the flag off of distribution of palliatives to residents of Dutse, Jigawa where he revealed that the state had set a target of feeding 5,157,000 people throughout the period of Ramadan. According to him, the state had set-up two centres in each electoral ward for the programme, adding that each centre was expected to feed at least 300 people daily, making a total of 171,900…

In Gidan Bakuso area of Gada Local Government Area in Sokoto State, Bandits have reportedly abducted no fewer than 15 Tsangaya students. The incident was confirmed by the proprietor of the school, Liman Abubakar to have occurred around 1:00am on Saturday at the school premises. “So far, 15 students were unaccounted for, but we are still counting,” he said “They invaded the town around 1am, shot one person and abducted a woman in the process. “As they were leaving the town, they sighted our students rushing into their rooms and they kidnapped many of them. “We have so far counted…

The remains of Elite Businessman, Herbert Wigwe, his wife, Chizoba and son, Chizi have been buried in his hometown Omueke, Isiokpo in Rivers State. They were interred in a private interment following funeral church service. The burial marked the culmination of a week-long funeral rites to celebrate the life of the late banking guru, his wife and son. Mourners, including friends, associates, and well-wishers from both local and international communities, gathered to pay their final respects as early as 11:00am ok Saturday (Today). Dignitaries at the event include; Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, Minister of the Federal Capital…

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has expressed his backing for the mission of 60 members of the House of Representatives pushing the return of Nigeria to parliamentary system of government. He made known his stance when a delegation of the lawmakers led by the House Minority Leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda and Rep. Abdulsamad Dasuki visited him in Abuja earlier today. According to the lawmakers, they visited the reverred monarch to solicit his counsel, blessings and support for the three proposed bills which seek to restructure elections at local, state and federal levels. The bills are: Constitution of…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has hailed the establishment and launch of a new satellite pay television outfit which they claim is in line with the desire of Nigerians to “reap from the bountiful harvest awaiting investors in the Nigerian economy.” Speaking at the official launch of Silver Lake Television (SLTV), an indigenous Pay TV brand in Abuja, Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation who was represented by Prof. Babatunde Bernard, his special adviser (technical) said that the new satellite pay television would serve as a veritable alternative that would respond to yearning of Nigerians by…

Adamawa State Governor, H.E Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has disbursed funds to micro-business owners in Adamawa State. To spur growth, boost productivity, and enable the scaling-up of business ventures, 10,000 micro-business owners were handed the sum of ₦50,000 each. The disbursement was made on Friday at the Ribadu Square through the Poverty Alleviation and Wealth Creation Agency (PAWECA) for easy access to those in need. The Governor reiterated the commitment of his administration to alleviating poverty and empowering entrepreneurs in a competitive market, which influenced the decision to allocate these cash grants. Also, he didn’t fail to acknowledge the difficulties faced…

Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence (Alhaji) Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III who doubles as the President-General of The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has urged Muslims across the country to look for the 2024 (1445 AH) Ramadan moon from Sunday. This was disclosed in a statement by Prof. Salisu Shehu, the Deputy Secretary General of NSCIA on Friday. According to him, the Monarch and Head of Muslim Ummah felicitates with the entire Muslim Ummah on the auspicious occasion of the forthcoming 1445 AH Ramadan Fast. The council prays that Allah spare the life of every Muslim to participate in…

In the early hours of Saturday, two-time world champion Anthony Joshua knocked out MMA Francis Ngannou in just the second round of their heavyweight clash. In a perfect and brief show of his punching powers, the British-Nigerian Boxer had his Cameroonian opponent on the canvas in the first round and twice more in the second. Ngannou, 37, a former UFC heavyweight champion, was contesting in only his second professional boxing match, having lost by a split decision to Heavyweight Boxer Tyson Fury in an October fight that saw him put the WBC champion on the canvas in the third round.…

Following the expiration of the contract of Jose Peseiro at the end of February, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has declared the position of the Super Eagles head coach vacant. The Nigerian Football governing body is out shopping for a replacement ahead of the International break after reports of the appointment of former gaffer, Austin Eguavoen as interim manager was denied by the President, Ibrahim Gusau. In an advertisement published on its official website calling for applications, the NFF stated the prospective Super Eagles coach “must have proven experience at the elite level of football.” It added that applications should…