Jigawa state says it spends N245million monthly on feeding for boarding students

Jigawa state’s Commissioner for Education, Rabi Ishaq has disclosed that the government has raised its feeding allocation for boarding students daily from N90 to N135 per person. Speaking to newsmen in Dutse the commissioner said that the total amount spent on feeding amounted to N245million. She dismissed rumours that government was planning to de-board all boarding students in the state due the economic recession facing the country.

Keke Palmer shows underboob in new photos for Galore magazine

Actress Keke Palmer put her underboobs on display as she features on Galore magazine. More photos after the cut...

Muslim groups call for Federal and State governments to make the first day of the Islamic calendar a public holiday

The Muslim Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN), Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates Association (UNIFEMGA) and Muslim Community of Oyo state (MUSCOYS) National Council of Muslim Youths Organisations (NACOMYO), Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) and Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) have all called on federal and state governments to declare Muharram 1, the first day of the Islamic Hijrah Calendar 1438 A.H, a public holiday.

Stop Trying To Humiliate Bola Tinubu, He's Our Leader – Fayose Warns APC Desperadoes

Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State has condemned the current tirade against Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, describing it as a grand conspiracy and crude attempt to humiliate and reduce the political influence of the national leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

Condemning the attack on Tinubu, Fayose said “humiliation of Tinubu is as good as humiliation of the Yoruba race,” adding that “Yoruba leaders must be protected”.

Ekiti State Best Teacher Poses In The New Car She Got From Governor Fayose

At the annual Teacher's Day celebration held this week, Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, gave out cash prizes and cars to the best performing teachers in the state.

In the secondary school category, Mr Jeje Thompson from Ara Community High School, Ijero-Ekiti won the Best Teacher Award and went home with a Kia Car, while Mr Ajayi Michael Oni from Ogunire High School, Ire-Ekiti came second and was given N200,000 consolation prize.

Governor Yahaya Bello urges Nigerians to keep faith in Buhari

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has urged Nigerians to keep faith with the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari as the Nigerian leader has the capacity to navigate the ship of the nation out of the current recession occasioned by the years of locust and financial recklessness and malfeasance of past administrations.

VP Osinbajo: We'll Work Closely With Nigerian SMEs To Raise Exportation Levels

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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo restated the readiness of the Federal Government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari to partner with SMEs and local exporters to address some of the bottlenecks and obstacles in their business, particularly access to finance.

Female Chief Judge Takes Over in Enugu State, Sworn-In by Governor Ugwuanyi

Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi ugwuanyi, has sworn in Justice (Mrs.) N.P Emehelu as the new Ag. Chief Judge of the state. This is coming after the suspension of Justice Innocent Umezulike as the Chief Judge of Enugu State by the National Judicial Council (NJC) and his compulsory retirement by the state government.

Kaduna State Government declares Islamic Movement in Nigeria aka Shi'tes an unlawful society

Kaduna State Government has issued an Order declaring the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) an unlawful society. A statement by Governor Nasir El-Rufai's media aide, Samuel Aruwan, the decision was taken as part of the government's duty to preserve peace and security in the state, and to ensure that all persons and organisations are guided by lawful conduct and with due allegiance to the Nigerian state and its Constitution.

Nigeria to sell two presidential jets 'to cut waste'

Nigeria is selling two of its 10 presidential jets in a bid to "cut down on waste", President Muhammadu Buhari's spokesman has said.

Adverts for the Falcon 7X executive jet and Hawker 4000 are to appear in newspapers, Garba Shehu said.
Some of the other presidential aircraft are be handed to the Nigerian air force to boost its operations, he said.