By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO – The Sokoto State Government has approved ₦6.12 billion for the construction of nine Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) prototype schools across the state’s three senatorial districts. The government also approved additional funds for the rehabilitation and construction of mosques and the development of Islamic educational institutions across the state. […]
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…Reinstates call for 50% derivation to host communities By Henry Umoru ABUJA – The National Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Ambassador Godknows Igali, has explained how socio-political organisations across Nigeria are collaborating to manage ethnic tensions and promote national unity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Igali said organisations including Afenifere, Ohanaeze […]
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By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – The Edo State chapter of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) has disagreed with the state Consumer Protection Committee (CPC) over the legality of the committee’s alleged entry into pharmaceutical premises to inspect and confiscate suspected expired, adulterated and counterfeit drugs. The pharmacists accused the committee of exceeding its […]
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One person was killed and four others wounded after a gunman opened fire in an upscale neighbourhood of Washington, DC, on Thursday before barricading himself inside his apartment and taking his own life, police said. The shooting, which occurred about a mile north of the White House, triggered a massive security response, with dozens of […]
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By Luminous Jannamike & Folarin Kehinde ABUJA – The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has challenged local governments to justify their monthly Federation Account allocations by turning them into tangible development rather than merely sharing the money. Bagudu said councils must identify economic opportunities in their communities, attract investments and […]
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