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By Salihu Pirkusu, Maiduguri The Office of the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima and the North East Development Commission (NEDC), have trained 100 teachers on digital literacy in Adamawa State. THISAGE recalls that similar exercises were conducted in Borno, Yobe, Gombe and Bauchi states across the region. Dr Mariam Masha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Regional Development Programmes, …

It is 36 years today that a deadly onslaught by some middle-level officers against the regime of the then Commander-in-Chief, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), created a state of uncertainty for hours in the country.A group of coupists, led by Major Gideon Gwarzo Orkar, not satisfied with, according to them, the way the gap-toothed General was running the country, launched …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of one of its staff members, Jessey A. Audu, who reportedly collapsed and died on his way to work in the Gwagwalada Area Council. The tragic accident, which occurred on Tuesday morning in the Gwahaon area, near an …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned an additional N88 billion at the close of trading on Tuesday. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as NASCON, Union Dicon and Wapco, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 218,249.81 points from 218,113.84 points on the previous trading day. After …

By Salihu Pirkusu, Maiduguri The lawmaker representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency, Hon. Dr. Midala Usman Balami, yesterday held a strategy meeting with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots development, growth of the party and effective representation of its constituents. Dr Balami noted that his campaign projects and interventions are deliberately aligned with Babagana …

*OGUN APC: THE CRISIS DEEPENS WHILE ONAYEMI TELLS THE DRAMA OF OGD’S EXCLUSION AND REJECTS SUSPENSION REQUESTS *Political tension within the Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken on a new dimension following fresh reports of how former governor and sitting senator, Gbenga Daniel (OGD), was allegedly blocked from a stakeholders meeting in Ijebu Ode.* The …

Fawaz Adebisi The Alake and the Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Michael Adedotun Gbadebo, have called on radio stations, newspapers and other media to use their platforms responsibly, promoting unity, peace and good governance rather than amplifying divisive voices or enabling corrupt leadership. Oba Adedotun made the remarks during a visit to Zents FM 90.9 FM in Obantoko, Abeokuta, Ogun …

By Victor Osula, Abuja Nigeria’s federal government has filed a 13-count indictment in the Federal High Court in Abuja against seven people, including retired senior military officers and a serving police inspector, over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. Those named in the indictment include Timipre Sylva, who is reportedly at large; retired Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana; …

The Cross River State Government has confirmed a new case of COVID-19, marking the first infection reported in the state in several years. This was revealed by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk, during a press conference in Calabar, assuring residents that the situation is under control. According to Ayuk, the case involves a 53-year-old Chinese national working with …

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested four suspected cultists for alleged armed robbery, assault, illegal possession of firearms and theft of an iPhone 14 Pro Max in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area of ​​the state. The suspects, Samson John (25), Olufowora Michael (28), Odeh Samuel Ejeh (25) and Olajide Jeremiah (28), were reportedly arrested following a petition lodged …