The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger,Dr Abubakar Dzukogi, says the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) is spending about N365 million on the construction of additional structures at the institution. Dzukogi told the News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) in Bida on Thursday that the projects, if completed, wouldContinue Reading
The Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has appealed to the Federal Government to appoint reputable auditors to carry out forensic auditing of State and Local Government joint accounts. Mr Ibrahim Khaleel, NULGE National President, made the appeal while addressing newsmen at the end of its National Executive CouncilContinue Reading
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has pledged to engage more meter access providers in the power sector to address the metering problem in the country. Mr Oyebode Fadipe, Head Corporate of the commission, AEDC disclosed this while addressing newsmen at a roundtable on power by the Civil Society GroupsContinue Reading
Air Peace on Thursday inaugurated its first all-female flights from Lagos to Abuja and Owerri, to promote gender equality in the nation’s aviation industry. The Boeing B777-300 aircraft piloted by Capt. Simisola Ajibola and assisted by Senior First Officer Quincy Owens landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja atContinue Reading
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for media collaboration, especially on voter education as the country prepares for general elections in 2019. Chairman of the commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the call in an interactive session with the media on Thursday in Abuja. Yakubu also called for inputContinue Reading
JOHANNESBURG: At least three suspected poachers who were apparently hunting for rhinos have been mauled to death and eaten by lions on a game reserve in South Africa, the owner said on Thursday. The men entered the Sibuya Game Reserve on the southeast coast armed with a high-powered rifle andContinue Reading
Researchers from the University of Birmingham.on Thursday warned the public to be cautious when using skin cancer diagnosis apps. The study led by the university, has been outlined at the British Association of Dermatologists’Annual Meeting in Edinburgh. It explores the skin cancer apps on the market, ascertaining how accurate theyContinue Reading
Arrest By Olajide Idowu The Osun Police Command on Thursday arrested the wife of a traditional ruler and two persons suspected to have set ablaze the house of her rival, killing her three-year-old step daughter in the process. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Olafimihan Adeoye, said theContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), on Thursday said its viewing centres still enjoyed massive turnout of fans; in spite of the exit of the Super Eagles from the World Cup. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Lagos State Government had installed World CupContinue Reading
