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Candidates of the ruling All Progressives Congress have won all 38 chairmanship and 177 councillorship seats in Saturday’s council elections in Ekiti. The Ekiti State Independent Electoral Commission made the declaration at Ado-Ekiti on Sunday. Returning Officers in the local government areas and in the local council development areas took turns presenting the results of the various council areas at …

The Kano State Commissioner for Education, Umar Haruna, on Monday, suspended two secondary school principals for alleged absenteeism and negligence of duty. The Director of Public Enlightenment in the ministry, Balarabe Kiru, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Kano, said the affected principals were those of French Bilingual College and Chinese Bilingual College, Kwankwaso in Madobi local …

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of a former minister and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bello Maitama Yusuf. The President extendsed sympathy and condolences to the deceased’s family and friends as well as the government and people of Jigawa state. “A true believer in Nigeria’s unity and stability, Senator Maitama Yusuf contributed immensely …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President of the United Arab Emirates Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan have finalised a historic agreement which has resulted in the immediate cessation of the visa ban placed on Nigerian travelers. The leaders agreed Monday in Abu Dhabi that Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines are to immediately resume flight schedules into and out of Nigeria. …

Kylian Mbappe was on target for Paris St-Germain as they defeated Le Havre 2-0 in a Ligue 1 encounter on Sunday. PSG won the game despite playing with 10 men from the 10th minute of the game following goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma’s red card. Donnarumma was dismissed in the 10th minute after he stopped Josue Casimir’s run outside the box, and …

Investing in a beachfront property in Lagos can be an exciting opportunity, offering the allure of breathtaking views, recreational activities, and potential financial gains. However, it is crucial to approach such a purchase with careful consideration. Lagos, Nigeria’s vibrant coastal city, presents a range of options, and understanding the factors to look out for will help you make an informed …

The immediate-past President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan (APC Yobe North), has announced the passing of his beloved Mother, Hajiya Halima (Baba) Ibrahim. Senator Lawan’s mother passed on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at her residence in Gashua town, Bade Local Government Area of Yobe state. She was aged 86 years old. Hajiya Halima Ibrahim will be buried according …

The United Kingdom has opened a new temporary visa submission centre in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria. The centre becomes operational from Wednesday, 13th September. A statement on Monday signed by the Senior Communications & Public Diplomacy Officer, Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, British High Commission, Atinuke Akande-Alegbe read: “The British High Commission in Nigeria is pleased to announce the opening of …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Saturday urged the Federal and Kaduna State governments to investigate the cause of the collapse of a section of the historic Zaria Central Mosque in the state. At least eight persons died and 25 others injured when the 150-year-old mosque collapsed during evening prayer on Friday. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, made …

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, said on Monday the current administration plans to improve budgetary allocation to education by 25 percent. The minister stated this when he declared open the Nigeria Annual Education Conference (NAEC) in Abuja. He said the government was determined to bridge the gaps between policy statements on education and its actualisation outcomes He noted …