Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the education sector by implementing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking on Friday, Governor Okpebholo announced that his government has embarked on the reconstruction, renovation, and remodeling of over 100 schools across the state’s three senatorial districts. In a press statement issued out to Journalists by the Press Secretary to the state governor, Fred Itua, the governor announced that 120 schools have as well been earmarked for similar infrastructural upgrades. “This is a demonstration of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” Okpebholo stated. “Massive renovation, reconstruction,…
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The Zamfara State Government has uncovered massive payroll fraud in the state’s civil service, saving over ₦200 million monthly in a sweeping verification exercise. The initiative, led by Governor Dauda Lawal, aims to protect workers’ rights, ensure fair salary payments, and pave the way for the implementation of the new ₦70,000 minimum wage. The verification, conducted in collaboration with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), and other workers’ unions, revealed significant irregularities that have cost the state millions in fraudulent salary payments. In a statement, the Commissioner of Information and Culture , Mahmud Mohammad Dantawasa,…
Gombe State has advanced its efforts toward energy sector reform with the commencement of a public hearing on the Gombe State Electricity Bill 2024. The hearing, organized by the House Committee on Energy and Mineral Resources, took place today at the Conference Hall of the Gombe State House of Assembly Complex. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, representing the state government, provided an overview of the bill’s provisions. The proposed legislation, as observed by WorldClass247News, includes, the establishment of the Gombe State Electricity Regulatory Commission. Others are, the creation of the Gombe State Electricity Market, the formation of the…
Abuja Sakinah Medical Outreach (SMO) has announced its latest medical mission, set to take place from February 16 to 21, 2025, at the National Hospital Abuja. This initiative , according to the statement made available to the WorldClass247News, the Chairman, Sakinah Medical Outreach, Dr. Salman Yusuf, is aimed at providing free, high-quality medical care to over 100 underserved Nigerians. Reaffirming SMO’s commitment to humanitarian healthcare. the organization, in It pass sixteen years, according to the statement, has touched the lives of more than 13,00 patients across Nigeria and internationally, including in Germany, India, and Turkey. Patients requiring specialized care, as announced…
Prof. Umaru’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Maiduguri, where he laid the foundation for his future academic pursuits. He furthered his education with a Master of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Benin, and later earned his PhD in Medical Biochemistry from University Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas). Throughout his academic career, Prof. Umaru has demonstrated a commitment to excellence, earning numerous awards and recognition for his outstanding academic achievements. Prof. Umaru’s attainment of professorship is a testament to his outstanding contributions to the field of Medical Biochemistry. Having published…
The House of Representatives has passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill, approving a total budget of N54.99 trillion for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The budget approval followed an extensive review by the House Committee on Appropriation led by Abubakar Kabir Abubakar. Lawmakers examined the budget after thorough deliberations, including a public hearing which gathered input from Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs), civil society organizations, and industry leaders. Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, who presided over the session, led the House through a detailed evaluation of the budgetary allocations, marking a crucial step in finalizing Nigeria’s financial plan for 2025. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, initially proposed…
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing into law the bill establishing the Federal University of Sports in Afuze, Edo State. Describing the move as a “victory for the people of Edo State,” Governor Okpebholo emphasized that the new institution would expand access to quality higher education and foster intellectual and socio-economic growth in the region. “The establishment of the Federal University of Sports is a testament to President Tinubu’s dedication to advancing education in Nigeria. This institution will provide opportunities for our youths and serve as a catalyst for economic development in our…
The Benue State Government has assured its full support in the dualization of the Makurdi-Otukpo-Ninth Mile road, vowing to facilitate smooth execution and timely completion of the project. Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia made the pledge on Thursday while receiving a delegation from the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, led by Permanent Secretary Engineer Olufunsho Adebiye, at the Old Banquet Hall of Government House, Makurdi. He affirmed that the state would provide logistical backing and monitor the project to ensure it meets required standards, benefiting both Benue State and Nigeria at large. The governor also lauded the Federal Ministry of…
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has commended the Sokoto State Government for its unwavering support for the FRSC, stating that the partnership has significantly contributed to improved road safety in the state. He made this remark while addressing a combined parade of personnel from the Sokoto Zonal Command, Sector Command, Special Marshals, and members of the Road Safety Club during his familiarization tour of the state. He described the relationship between the FRSC and the Sokoto state government as exemplary, noting that the ongoing road construction and rehabilitation efforts have helped curb route…
Prof. Umaru’s academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Maiduguri, where he laid the foundation for his future academic pursuits. He furthered his education with a Master of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Benin, and later earned his PhD in Medical Biochemistry from University Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas). Throughout his academic career, Prof. Umaru has demonstrated a commitment to excellence, earning numerous awards and recognition for his outstanding academic achievements. Prof. Umaru’s attainment of professorship is a testament to his outstanding contributions to the field of Medical Biochemistry. His research…