TINUBU GOVT SPLITS NIGERIAN COLLEGE OF AVIATION INTO SIX CAMPUSES

TINUBU GOVT SPLITS NIGERIAN COLLEGE OF AVIATION INTO SIX CAMPUSES President Bola Tinubu has announced the division of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria, Kaduna State, into six campuses. The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) shared this development on Wednesday through its official X account. “President Bola Tinubu has decided to split the Nigerian College …

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20 NIGERIAN WORDS MAKE LATEST EDITION IN ENGLISH OXFORD DICTIONARY

20 NIGERIAN WORDS MAKE LATEST EDITION IN OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY The Oxford English Dictionary has expanded its lexicon with 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update. The newly added entries include popular terms like “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “419,” and “abi,” among others. These words, deeply rooted in the everyday lives of Nigerians, highlight the influence of Pidgin English, …

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KADUNA AIRSTRIKE THAT KILLED 24 PEOPLE, A PROFESSIONAL MISTAKE – CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF

KADUNA AIRSTRIKE THAT KILLED 24 PEOPLE, A PROFESSIONAL MISTAKE — CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has addressed claims of human rights violations following the deadly military airstrike in Kaduna State that claimed the lives of 24 people and injured dozens on September 27, 2024. In an interview with Al Jazeera, General Musa stated: …

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TINUBU GOVT OKAYS TARIFFS HIKE BY MTN, AIRTEL, GLO

TINUBU GOVT OKAYS TARIFFS HIKE BY MTN, AIRTEL, GLO Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani says telecom tariffs will soon increase but not by 100 per cent. Rising from a stakeholders’ meeting with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) on Wednesday in Abuja, Tijani said consultations and engagements were ongoing. The MNOs were proposing a 100 pee cent …

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ANAMBRA CATHOLIC PRIEST RESIGNS, EMBRACES AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION

ANAMBRA CATHOLIC PRIEST RESIGNS, EMBRACES AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION A former Catholic priest of 17 years, Dr Echezona Obiagbaosogu, said he has resigned from his position as a priest to embrace African traditional religion. Obiagbaosogu, who teaches African Traditional Religion at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, in Anambra State, said he was fascinated by the traditional African spirituality and the art …

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REPORT CIRCULATING ON INTERNET OF MY ARREST FALSE – PETER OBI

REPORTS CIRCULATING ON INTERNET OF MY ARREST FALSE – PETER OBI The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said the reports of his arrest circulating on the internet were false. Obi stated that the reports were made up by rumour-mongers to distract the citizens from focusing on critical issues affecting the country. In a statement on …

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MOST HERBALISTS’ SHRINES IN ANAMBRA, DEN OF KIDNAPPERS – RESIDENTS TO SOLUDO

MOST HERBALISTS’ SHRINES IN ANAMBRA, DEN OF KIDNAPPERS – RESIDENTS TO SOLUDO As security operatives rescue abducted victims in native doctor’s house, as security challenges continue to unsettle Anambra State, residents of the state have told Governor Chukwuma Soludo on how some notorious kidnappers disguise themselves as herbalists in order to evade arrest.They asked the governor to come up with …

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NIGERIAN GOVT GETS $255M CHINESE LOAN FOR KANO-KADUNA RAILWAY PROJECT

NIGERIAN GOVT GETS $255M CHINESE LOAN FOR KANO -KADUNA RAILWAY PROJECT China Development Bank, CDB, has approved the first tranche of a $255 million loan for the Nigerian government’s Kaduna-Kano railway project. This was disclosed in a statement by CDB on Tuesday. The loan, according to the China Development Bank, will provide crucial financial backing to ensure the smooth construction …

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GOVERNOR MOURNS AS AIDE DIES 24 HOURS AFTER APPOINTMENT

GOVERNOR MOURNS AS AIDE DIES 24 HOURS AFTER APPOINTMENT Abba Yusuf, the governor of Kano State has been thrown into mourning over the death of Ahmed Bunkure who died barely 24 hours after he was given an appointment by the governor. Bunkure was apoointed by governor Yusuf as his Special Adviser on Works on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, and unfortunately …

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HOW I GREW FROM ALMAJIRI PUPIL TO NNPCL BOSS – MELE KYARI

HOW I GREW FROM ALMAJIRI PUPIL TO NNPCL BOSS – MELE KYARI The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, has expressed gratitude to Allah for the privilege to grow from an Almajiri school pupil into becoming the head of NNPCL. In a post via X on Wednesday to celebrate his 60th birthday, the …

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