By Ugochukwu Alaribe Abia State Government has suspended the Clerk of the State House of Assembly, Mr. JohnPedro Irokansi, over alleged misconduct in the discharge of his duties. Irokansi has served as Clerk of the Assembly for 16 years, spanning three successive administrations in the state. The suspension came through an official letter dated May…
The Enugu State Government has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on social media and other platforms alleging that innocent citizens were attacked in Awgu, Awgu Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Enugu State, Malachy Agbo, the government categorically stated that no such…
By Frank Ulom The Cross River State Government has warned members of the public against individuals allegedly making false promises of job placements following the ongoing investigation into the recent recruitment exercise conducted by the Local Government Service Commission. In a press release issued on Tuesday, the panel investigating the recruitment exercise said its attention…
The Nigerian government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed public universities across the country to begin funding lecturers’ allowances through internally generated revenue (IGR), a move that could trigger fresh tuition increases nationwide, SaharaReporters has learnt. This is according to an internal memo obtained by SaharaReporters from Modibbo Adama University, Yola, which revealed that…
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to empower between 50,000 and 100,000 residents through a new monthly cash intervention scheme under the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme. He made the announcement at the opening of the Remo Anglican Diocese Synod in Ikenne. Speaking on Friday at Our Saviour’s Anglican Church, Ikenne,…
Education Dr Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education Quick Read This new system provides a smooth academic pathway of 3 years for the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and an additional 2-year degree programme for eligible NCE graduates. By Isa Isawade The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has confirmed receipt of ‘Ministarial Directives’ on…
FirstBank has partnered with the Ekiti State Government to launch the Innovation Enterprise Support Fund, an initiative aimed at empowering startups, scaling tech-enabled businesses and driving innovation-led economic growth across the state. The programme will provide funding, mentorship and market access to high-potential enterprises, with a focus on strengthening Ekiti’s innovation ecosystem, creating jobs and…
Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable, has sparked another online frenzy after being involved in a dramatic scene at the Port Harcourt International Airport on Sunday. A viral video making the rounds on social media shows the “Zazu Zeh” crooner, dressed in beige attire, attempting to confront an unidentified man amid a crowd of onlookers…
The Ebonyi State government has awarded contracts worth N7.2 billion to a company owned by the personal assistant to Governor Francis Nwifuru. According to a SaharaReporters investigation into the Open Contracting Portal of the state, two contracts were awarded between November 2024 and February 2025, both to Oke Ogirima Nigeria Limited. The first contract, awarded…
Bandits stormed Bethel Farm in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area, on the night of Wednesday, October 1, kidnapping three individuals, SaharaReporters has learned. Community sources told SaharaReporters that earlier on Wednesday morning, along the route between Ejiba and Odo-Eri, the gang attacked a bread distributor, shooting one of the staff members during the assault….
