Makurdi: The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Kayode Egbetokun, has pledged to put an end to the mindless killings in Benue and other regions across the nation. Egbetokun made this commitment during his visit to Governor Hyacinth Alia at the Government House in Makurdi. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the I-G assured the state’s residents […]
Day: June 16, 2025
NACA Equips Youths with Digital Skills to Tackle HIV Stigma
Abuja: The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has empowered adolescents and youths with digital skills to help disseminate information, combat stigma, and promote awareness and understanding of HIV/AIDS-related issues. Speaking at the opening of the five-day training in Abuja, Dr. Temitope Ilori, Director-General of NACA, shared that the initiative was designed to […]
Okpebholo to Return Missionary Schools in Edo
Abuja: Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo says it will soon set up a committee to identify specific schools eligible for handover to missionary organisations across the state. Chief Press Secretary, Mr Fred Itua, said the governor announced this when Bishop Gabriel Dunia of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi visited him on Monday. According to News […]
Lagos Set to Host 2025 South-West Schools Sports Competition
Lagos: The Lagos State Government has confirmed that no fewer than 370 pupils will participate in the 2025 South-West Basic Education Schools Sports (BESS) competition. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, revealed this during a news conference ahead of the three-day event. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the competition will take […]
D-8 Targets $500 Billion in Intra-Trade by 2030 Through Preferential Trade Agreement
Abuja: Amb. Isiaka Imam, Secretary-General of the D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation, has announced that the organisation aims to achieve a target of $500 billion in intra-trade among its member countries by 2030. This ambitious target was discussed during the 8th Session of the Supervisory Committee of the D-8 Preferential Trade Agreement (8th SC PTA) […]