Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has flagged off a pilot programme to evaluate locally assembled electric tricycles ahead of potentially large-scale deployment for commercial transportation. Governor Radda, while speaking during the handing over ceremony of five electric tricycles manufactured by IRS, an indigenous company, declared commitment to bulk purchasing of the tricycles, which he said would be dependant on the vehicles’ performance during the test phase. “We will closely monitor these tricycles’ durability and maintenance requirements before proceeding with any large-scale procurement “We expect detailed and honest feedback regarding the tricycles’ profitability and durability in real word-conditions,“ the governor…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of theUniversity of Abuja (UniAbuja), Prof. Aisha Maikudi, has said that the university will soon commence a Confucius Institute, that is, Chinese language learning and culture programme. Maikudi made this disclosure while welcoming students from China’s Tsinghua University’s School of Journalism and Communications to the institution. She said that the University of Abuja is a close partner of China, based on its long-standing relationship with the country, adding that her students were already studying some Mandarin courses. The VC expressed delight at the visit, and assured the delegation of the University’s full cooperation. “I believe our Faculty of…
President Bola Tinubu has extended condolences to Fuji maestro, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as K1 De Ultimate, over the demise of his mother, Alhaja Halima Anifowoshe. The President reached out to K1 on Saturday,18 January, 2025 and the Fuji legend shared the news of their telephone conversation on Instagram. K1 announced his mother’s death on Saturday, 18 January, 2025 on his official media page, featuring a photo with his late mother. The caption reads: “The PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA called to commiserate with the King of Fuji Music”
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has attributed the recent increase in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol to the rise in crude oil prices in the international market. According to PETROAN, the benchmark for oil prices, Brent crude oil, stood at $80.85 per barrel while WTI oil and the OPEC basket were priced at $78.82 and $81.72 per barrel, respectively. The prices rose to a four-month high following the introduction of new sanctions against Russian oil by the US. PETROAN, in a statement issued on Saturday, 18 January, 2025 by it’s president Dr Billy Gillis Harry explained section…
Actress and entrepreneur Lizzy Anjorin has addressed claims of involvement in numerous industry feuds. In a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, Lizzy maintained that she only responds to negativity when its directed towards her. As a successful businesswoman and actress, Lizzy emphasised that she doesn’t initiate conflicts with colleagues. Instead, she attributed the drama to her colleagues, who she claimed are the real troublemakers, admitting her responses can be harsh. She advised colleagues to channel energies into building their careers and businesses. “I am a business tycoon and I am an actress. You see, I don’t take things seriously. Anything that doesn’t…
There was low turn out of voters in the local government elections held on Saturday, 18 January, 2025, across Ondo State. The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) said 13 political parties fielded candidates for the election. But the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party pulled out of the exercise on Wednesday, citing lack of trust on the electoral body to conduct credible polls. Electoral officers arrived polling units at about 8am but voters’ turnout were low At various polling units, electoral officers were seen waiting for voters. An electoral officer at Sacred Heart Primary School, Akure, said less than 20 voters…
A pregnant woman and another woman with a one-week-old baby and others were feared dead while several others injured when a petrol tanker exploded around Dikko junction in Gurara local government area of Niger State. It was learnt that the petrol tanker spilled its contents, causing people to rush to scoop the fuel at the scene. Eyewitnesses claimed a pregnant woman and another woman with a one-week-old baby were among those caught in the explosion when the locals scooped fuel. They put the death casualty figure at over 30 though The Nation cannot independently verify this. Officials of the Niger State…
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has described the withdrawal of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), from the ongoing Ondo State Local Government Election, as an act of cowardice. Ondo PDP Director of Media and Publicity, Mr Leye Igbagbo, announced the withdrawal of the party from the election in a statement on Thursday, 16 January, 2025 Aiyedatiwa said this on Saturday, 18 January, 2025 while speaking with newsmen after casting his vote at polling unit 5, Ugbo Ward 4, in Ilaje Local Government Area. The Governor, who said he was not privy to the reason for PDP’s withdrawal, said the party participated in…
The World Health Organisation(WHO) has said the Gaza ceasefire could boost aid deliveries to 600 trucks daily amid reports that Israel’s security cabinet has given the green light to a ceasefire deal with Hamas. The body also said more than $10 billion is required to restore Gaza’s shattered healthcare system. WHO representative in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, expressed the optimism in a statement on Friday. “The target is to get between 500 and 600 trucks in per day over the coming weeks,” Peeperkorn said. This would represent “a huge increase” from the 40 to 50 lorries reaching…
Ex-Miss Nigeria and former First Lady of Delta State, Mrs Edna Ibru (nee Park) is dead. Ibru, wife of Olorogun Felix Ibru, the first civilian Governor of Delta State between 1991 and 1992, died in her 80s on Wednesday, in a London hospital after a brief illness. The deceased, who was Miss Nigeria 1964, and the first Nigerian/African to represent Nigeria at Miss Universe, had two children for Ibru. The Ibru family of Agbarha-Otor Kingdom in Delta State confirmed the death of the former first lady in a statement issued by her son, Dr Paul Ibru, copies of which were…