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The federal government has directed that admission to tertiary institutions should not be given to candidates less than 18 years old. The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, gave the directive on Monday during a monitoring exercise of the ongoing 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Bwari, Federal Capital Territory. He decried the activities of…

“We found a lot of fraud in the local government system. But as it stands today, our councils have N2.3billion as a result of the combination of the factors of reforms and proper supervision of that tier of government”.

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has implored leaders of the state whose businesses are outside Bayelsa to also invest at home in order to grow the state’s economy. Governor Diri gave the charge on Saturday during the traditional marriage ceremony of Initeme Princess-Adukeh, daughter of the Managing Director of Mega Star Construction Company,…

Popular socialite Cubana Chief Priest has expressed utmost admiration and gratitude towards the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This comes just days after the socialite was arrested by the agency for alleged naira abuse. Speaking on his arrest, Cubana Chief Priest commended the EFCC, considering its premises as a “big man location” and even…

The Benin Traditional Council has denounced the planned installation of one Alhaji Danjuma Binkola as Hausa traditional ruler (Garkuwan Hausawan Benin) by one Alhaji Isah Adamu. This was contained in a letter dated April 18, 2024, titled, “Denunciation of plan to hold a turbaning ceremony in Benin City,” which was signed by the Iyase of…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello, wanted for offences relating to economic and financial crimes while in office. This was contained in a notice posted on the commission’s official Facebook page on Thursday. The notice read, “The public is hereby notified that Yahaya Adoza…

The Army has released the traditional ruler of Ewu Kingdom, HRM Clement Ikolo, after his detention 2for three weeks over the killing of 17 military personnel at Okuama, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, on March 14. The monarch was detained following the killing of 17 soldiers at Okuama in Delta State. It was…

“This is a warning to all those who offer themselves for nefarious activities to have a rethink. The Prosperity Government has established technical colleges and initiated empowerment programmes for youths to key into to develop themselves.

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed satisfaction with the level of progress on the Akaba-Okodi road which links Yenagoa to Ogbia local government area. Speaking to journalists during an inspection tour of the project on Monday, Senator Diri said he decided to visit to personally assess the level of work on the…

“He put in all that he could to ensure this state was created and upon creation, he came in and invested. One of the oldest hotels in the state, Brass Suites, is Chief Faloughi’s handiwork.”