The NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services (NUIMS) and Seplat Energy Joint Venture have rewarded schools and outstanding students with cash and scholarship awards totaling N10.5 million in Imo. Prizes were awarded at the end of the 2026 edition of the Promoting Exceptional and Responsible Leaders (PEARLs) quiz and STEM competition grand finale in Owerri on Saturday. The Seplat PEARLs quiz and STEM competition are annual academic events for secondary school students in the company’s operating areas, aimed at promoting excellence and improving the quality of education. Over 200 schools in Imo participated in the 2026 edition. Mountain Crest High School…
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Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has extended an invitation to the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa for a meeting scheduled on Monday, May 4, at the Ministry. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Ministry’s Spokesperson. According to Ebienfa, the meeting aims to formally express Nigeria’s deep concern over recent events that could affect the cordial relations between Nigeria and South Africa. READ ALSO: UN raises alarm over rising attacks on journalists He said the meeting will mainly address ongoing demonstrations by various groups in South…
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has urged residents across the state to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) during the upcoming voter registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Otti made the call on Saturday during the kickoff of a statewide grassroots community engagement program at Agburuke Community Primary School in Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Dr. Caleb Ajagba, the governor said the PVC registration, scheduled from May to August, would enable citizens to fully exercise their civic rights. “There is another window opening from May 4 through August for PVC…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast haziness and thunderstorms across the country from Sunday to Tuesday. In its weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, NiMet predicted a moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility ranging between 2 and 5 kilometres over the northern region on Sunday. The agency also anticipated localized visibility of less than or equal to 1,000 metres over parts of Katsina, Kano, and Jigawa states throughout the forecast period. According to NiMet, moderate dust haze is expected over the North-Central region during the same period. For the southern region, NiMet forecasts sunny skies with a few…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the Federal Government to increase taxes on tobacco products as part of efforts to reduce consumption across Nigeria. CISLAC Executive Director, Auwal Rafsanjani, made the call on Saturday during a media training in Katsina. Represented by the organisation’s Programme Manager, Mohammed Murtala, Rafsanjani noted that tobacco products remain relatively affordable in Nigeria, contributing to their widespread use. “The low cost of tobacco products has significantly driven consumption, particularly among low-income households,” he said. He explained that increasing taxes would raise prices and discourage usage, especially among vulnerable populations and young…
The Etsu Nupe, Yahaya Abubakar, has conferred the traditional title of Soniyanko Nupe (Great Queen of Nupe Land) on the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu. Abubakar, who is also the Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, presented the title during a courtesy visit to his palace in Bida on Saturday. The Etsu Nupe said the honor was in recognition of the First Lady’s humanitarian support and assistance to victims of insecurity and natural disasters, particularly the Mokwa flooding in the state. READ ALSO: Kwara, UNFPA collaborate on youth development policy Abubakar described her husband, President Bola Tinubu,…
Kwara State Government and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have collaborated to draft policies for youth development in the state. This was announced by the State Commissioner for Youth Development, Shehu Ndanusa, at the end of a two-day Technical Validation Meeting on the Kwara State Youth Policy, organized by the ministry and UNFPA in Ilorin. Ndanusa described the collaboration as a milestone for the state, saying it will create a blueprint to support, develop, and involve young people in the country’s growth. He emphasized the vital role of youth, referring to them as both the present and future of…
Dr. Bashir Bolarinwa has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing Kwara’s security challenges if elected as State Governor in 2027. Bolarinwa, a leading governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated this in Abuja on Saturday while submitting his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to APC officials. The submission marks a significant step, officially kicking off his campaign for Kwara’s governorship. He emphasized that restoring peace, enhancing public safety, and protecting lives and property are central to his vision for a safer, more prosperous Kwara. “It is my wish, by the grace of God, to improve the quality of…
The Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin Kowa, has matriculated 1,266 students for the 2025/2026 academic session. The Provost, Dr Umar Abdullahi, disclosed this on Saturday during the institution’s 19th matriculation ceremony held at the Dadin Kowa campus in Yamaltu-Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State. Dr Abdullahi, who was represented by his deputy, Ibrahim Isiaka, said the matriculating students were admitted into Higher National Diploma (HND), Ordinary National Diploma (OND), and certificate programmes across 19 disciplines. He urged the students to be dedicated and disciplined in order to achieve academic excellence. The provost noted that the college is student-centred and…
The Imam of the University of Ibadan (UI), Prof. Uthman Ibrahim, has urged Muslims to show kindness and compassion to all humanity, irrespective of religion. Ibrahim, from the Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies, UI, made the call at a seminar organised by The Rightly Guided Foundation (TRGF) in Ibadan on Saturday. The seminar, titled “Reawakening the Decaying Spirit of Charity and Humanity”, was organised in collaboration with The Merciful Foundation and Mumineen Relief, both based in the United States. The Imam emphasised that Islam is not only about worship. “It is a combination of worship, kindness, compassion for humanity,…