NANS urged the president to remember his words and take immediate action to deliver on this promise, adding that the provision of the buses was not just a matter of convenience but a critical need that affects the daily lives and academic success of students across the country. The National …

A former federal lawmaker, Mr Sam Onuigbo, has intervened in the political dispute between Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti. He urged those fueling the crisis to desist, warning that their actions could create unnecessary tension in the state. Onuigbo, …

The House of Representatives Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation has assured port stakeholders of the readiness of the committee to collaborate with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, to resolve the port concession renewal. This assurance was given during the committee’s oversight visit to the terminal …

A few days after collapsing during a Copa Libertadores match in Brazil, Uruguayan footballer Juan Izquierdo has died at the age of 27, his club confirmed. The cause of death was cardiorespiratory arrest associated with a cardiac arrhythmia, his club Nacional announced, citing the doctors treating him at the Albert …

The Federal Government, represented by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) representatives are currently in a meeting to prevent an impending strike by the union. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting, led by ASUU’s National President, Prof. …

A serving Naval officer, Abdul Rasheed Muhammad on Wednesday narrated how he killed Aminu Ibrahim, the son of a former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral I. I. Ibrahim (retd). Muhammad was paraded by the Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Bennett Igweh, in Abuja over the murder two weeks …

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced the commencement of Phase II of its ‘Ounje Eko’ Food Discount Market on September 1. The state Commissioner of Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms Abisola Olusanya, disclosed this in a news conference on Wednesday at the Alausa Secretariat. The News Agency of Nigeria …

Ghanaian businessman and Chairman of Lakeland Oil and Gas International Trading and Supply Company Limited, Henry Djaba Jnr., signed agreements for the development of two oil blocks in March with a local partner in Guyana. According to Djaba, Lakeland, with an interest in acquiring more Oil Blocks in Guyana, will …

The management of Dangote Cement, Gboko Plant has declared that its host communities are critical stakeholders in its business operations and, as such, their developmental needs are given high priority. Gboko Plant Director, Louis Raj, emphasised the company’s unwavering commitment to the infrastructural and socio-economic development of the host communities. …

By Abiodun Alade Nations are forged by patriots – individuals who rise to the occasion during pivotal moments in their country’s history. Throughout history, patriots have played crucial roles in shaping nations, advocating for citizens’ rights, crafting new laws, and driving progress. Patriotism is not just a virtue; it is …