Governor Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke of Osun State has credited his success in the 2022 governorship election to the implementation of the bimodal voter accreditation system (BVAS) in Nigeria. In an exclusive interview with ARISE TV, he underscored the pivotal role of BVAS in ensuring a fair electoral process, suggesting that without it, his opponents might…
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria, has revealed that the corporation suffered a significant loss of over 150,000 rail clips due to persistent vandalism along railway tracks across the country between 2022 and 2023. Speaking at an end-of-year media briefing in Lagos, Mr. Okhiria highlighted that the vandalism targeted key…
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has given the green light for a N10,000 wage increase for all civil servants in the state, along with a N5,000 increment for pensioners. This move aims to mitigate the impact of the recent fuel subsidy removal. The announcement was made by the state’s Head of Service, Alhaji Usman…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a significant recovery of N264.04 billion from borrowers in the first half of 2023 through its development financing programmes. This marks a notable increase of 27.4% compared to the N207.33 billion recovered in the same period last year, as revealed in the bank’s half-year economic report for…
Following the recent assumption of office by Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the new Governor of Ondo State, at least three political aides of the late Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu have tendered their resignations. Senior Special Assistant to the late Governor on Special Duties and Strategy, Adedoyin Odebowale, submitted his resignation letter to the Secretary to the State…
After a series of setbacks in the Sahel region, President Emmanuel Macron of France is reshuffling his foreign policy team in a bid to salvage the country’s reputation. The move comes amidst growing doubts about France’s influence in the region, with some experts questioning the effectiveness of the new strategy. The new team’s primary task…
For Nigerians, 2023 was a year marked by significant events that left lasting impressions. From political milestones to global developments, the year was filled with both triumphs and challenges that shaped the country’s narrative. Here’s a look back at some of the key moments that defined the year: 2023 General Elections The general elections in…
During the commissioning of the 5-km Masaka-Luvu road in Karu Local Government of Nasarawa State, Vice President Kashim Shettima urged Nigerians to unite in the fight against poverty, destitution, and backwardness. He emphasized the importance of embracing diversity and living together in peace for the nation’s security, progress, and development. Mr Shettima highlighted the essential…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared three days of state mourning in honour of the late Rotimi Akeredolu, former governor of Ondo State and Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum. Governor Makinde, who also serves as the Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, issued this directive in a statement released on Thursday…
In a bid to boost agricultural productivity and food security in Katsina State, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has provided support to over 2,040 farmers with fertilizers, improved agricultural seedlings, and other equipment for mechanized farming. Governor Radda launched the first phase of the Dry Season Agricultural Initiative Programme at the Gwaigwaye irrigation site in Dikke…