By Sadiya Abubakar Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, has been hospitalised in Abuja after slumping outside his office on Tuesday, according to his aide. He reportedly lost balance due to complications from an untreated knee injury, fell on a staircase, and briefly passed out. Maina is currently under medical […]
Teacher by Profession, Chef by Passion: The Inspiring Story of Ms. Hauwa Asinga TEC News|Nasarawa|15th December, 2025. In an era when many educators grapple with balancing professional responsibilities and personal aspirations, Hauwa Asinga stands out as a compelling example of passion, productivity, and self-belief. A dedicated Home Economics Private School teacher in […]
An Abuja High Court on Friday remanded a former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, in Kuje Correctional Centre, pending the determination of his bail application The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday arraigned Ngige over alleged N2.2 billion fraud. Ngige, a former governor of Anambra , is facing eight counts of […]
TAJBank Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Hajj Savings Scheme (HSS). The Managing Director/CEO of TAJBank, Mr Hamid Joda made this known on Monday in Abuja, during the signing of the MoU. Joda said that it was in furtherance of its ethical […]
By Sumaila Ogbaje Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSPN) says President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of state of emergency on national security is timely and reflective of the nation’s urgent security realities. Retired Maj.-Gen. Elvis Njoku, Chairman, Interim Caretaker Management Committee of ALPSPN, gave the commendation while briefing newsmen on Wednesday in […]
The first RPI African Policy Index 2025, released by Reputation Poll International (RPI), says Africa’s biggest problem is not just bad policies. It is a growing “Trust Gap” between what governments do and what citizens think they achieve. The Index combines hard data on how well governments work with surveys of more than 25,000 Africans. It […]
The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria–D7G (DICON–D7G), has successfully assembled about 1,000 units of the upgraded “DG-103” rifle in two months of start of operations in Kaduna. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the DG-103 is a locally licensed version of the reliable Russian Kalashnikov AK-103 assault rifle, chambered for the […]
By Isaac Aregbesola The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for his impressive road infrastructure projects across the country. Its National Spokesperson, Mark Adebayo, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, after an inspection of the Abuja-Lokoja-Benin Road, among others. Adebayo said that the coalition rated the […]
NAN The District Governor of Rotary International, District 9141, Mr Anthony Woghiren, has urged mothers to become ambassadors in the fight against polio across Nigeria. Woghiren made the call on Thursday in Kuje, Federal Capital Territory, during an immunisation outreach held to commemorate the 2025 World Polio Day at a Primary Health Centre in […]
Dr Uma Ukpai, a famous Nigerian cleric, international evangelist and founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), has passed away at the age of 80. His family announced his passing on his official Instagram page, @Uma_Ukpai, on Monday, stating that the revered preacher and tele-evangelist died on Oct. 6. Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai’s ministry […]