The management of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), has conferred degrees on no fewer than 32,884 graduands across three academic sessions. The graduands were drawn from the 2022/2023, 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 sessions and were honored during the institution’s 8th combined convocation ceremony held on Saturday in Keffi. Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State congratulated the graduands on their academic achievements and urged them to uphold the values of honor and integrity of their alma mater. He charged them to contribute meaningfully to nation-building and humanity. “You must build your communities, the nation and humanity as a whole. As graduands of…
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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State has elected new state officials to pilot the affairs of the party for the next four years. The election, held on Saturday in Lafia, was conducted through a consensus arrangement ratified by delegates from the 13 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. Mr John Michael-Abdul emerged as State Chairman alongside other executive members, including the Deputy Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Publicity Secretary, Woman Leader, and zonal officials for Nasarawa North, Nasarawa South and Nasarawa West senatorial districts. In his acceptance speech, Michael-Abdul pledged to reposition the party as a credible alternative in…
The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, has endorsed the expansion of financial technology solutions in Nigeria’s Southeast following a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola. This was contained in a statement issued by Flutterwave’s media consultant, Mr David Abakoa, on Saturday in Abuja. Achebe said the Southeast’s long-standing culture of commerce and entrepreneurship positions the region to benefit significantly from digital financial innovation. He noted that the Igbo trading system, built on resilience and enterprise, could gain greater momentum when integrated with modern technology. The monarch said discussions centred on strengthening collaboration between technology companies and…
The recent attacks in Shiroro have left behind grief, destruction, and displacement. Families are mourning. Communities are shattered. In moments like this, strong emotions are inevitable and justified. But even in grief, we must guard against letting emotions alone shape our judgments.The visit of the Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba, to the affected communities has drawn criticism in some quarters, with some dismissing it as a “photo opportunity.” Such a characterisation, however, risks oversimplifying a deeper reality. Crisis leadership is not only about immediate solutions—many of which require time, coordination, and strategic planning. It is also about presence. Showing up in…
The Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom in Lagos State, Oba Saheed Ademola, has been celebrated as a visionary and focused traditional ruler on the occasion of his 50th birthday. The Bobajiroro of Otun-Ekiti in Moba land, Sule Aminu, felicitated the traditional ruler in a statement issued in Otun-Ekiti on Friday. Aminu, a tourism and property expert, said the 21st Elegushi has demonstrated good works and selfless service to his people and beyond. He said the Elegushi title emanated from a warrior lineage whose early rulers were known for defending their territory and safeguarding vital trade routes along the Atlantic coast. Aminu…
President Bola Tinubu on Friday inaugurated a 60-megawatt gas turbine plant at Elebele in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The president also inaugurated other projects implemented by the Gov. Douye Diri-led administration, including the 630-metre Angiama-Oporoma Bridge, the Sagbama/Ekeremor Road, and a 2.9km dual carriageway in Yenagoa. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Bayelsa Government House, Tinubu commended Diri for implementing the independent power project. He said that the people of Bayelsa deserved to see governance translated into physical development and an improved quality of life. “We are all working hard. Independent power supply is a…
The United Nations has assured residents of Yelewata and other victims of conflicts and disasters of its support to return not only to their ancestral homes but also with dignity. The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Dr. Amina Mohammed, gave the assurance on Friday during a visit to Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. It was reported that the community was attacked on June 13, 2025, leaving scores dead and many properties destroyed. Mohammed stated that people in Benue and across Nigeria must live and work in a safe and secure environment. She said…
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Aliko Dangote, Africa’s foremost industrialist, on his 69th birthday, applauding his contributions to Nigeria’s economic growth. Tinubu described Dangote as Africa’s leading industrialist whose investments have significantly advanced Nigeria’s industrialization and economic development. This was contained in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, on Friday in Abuja. The president commended Dangote’s entrepreneurial vision, resilience, and innovation, noting that his ventures have transformed key sectors of the economy. He highlighted the establishment of the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company, as well as cement factories across Africa, as milestones in…
The Federal Government has secured 386 convictions out of 508 terrorism-related cases in a mass trial. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), confirmed this to newsmen on Friday. He said that out of the 508 defendants brought before the court, two were acquitted while eight were discharged. It was reported that the trial began on Tuesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The convicted persons were sentenced to various prison terms ranging from eight years to life imprisonment, depending on the gravity of the charges against them. Fagbemi further explained that 112…
The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has urged newly admitted sandwich degree students to uphold discipline, diligence, and academic integrity. Olatunji-Bello made the call on Friday at the matriculation ceremony for the 2025 Modular Year Sandwich Degree students at the university’s Ojo campus. She was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Oseni Afisi. The vice-chancellor described the occasion as a defining moment for the students, marking their formal admission into one of Nigeria’s foremost institutions of higher learning. She congratulated the students on their successful admission into the Sandwich Degree Programme, noting that their enrollment reflected…