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Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has launched a 90-megawatt waste-to-energy project aimed at turning municipal and industrial waste into electricity and useful by-products. Technical Adviser on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communication Solomon Iorpev in a statement said the bold step aims to tackle both rubbish piles and power shortages. Located in Atumba village, Guma local government area, the initiative partners the state with a private firm Sectorlead Limited under a public-private partnership (PPP) model championed by the Governor Alia’s administration. At the flag-off ceremony, represented by his Deputy, Sam Ode, Governor Alia hailed the plant as a game-changer. “It will…

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed on Friday threw his weight behind plans by President Bola Tinubu’s government pushing for the establishment of State Police. The Bauchi State Governor however warned that it would be “very expensive” for regional leaders. Speaking after a closed-door meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Bala said Governors were ready to support constitutional changes to make it happen. NewsQuest reports that President Tinubu had recently requested the National Assembly leadership to explore amendments allowing state-level policing. “We are very ready and we have always supported state police because it will reduce the burden…

National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have warmly endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s sweeping education reforms, spotlighting strike-free Universities and life-changing loan schemes as proof of his commitment to youth empowerment. Femi Gbajabiamila, Tinubu’s chief of staff, met with NANS leaders at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, urging them to root out drug abuse, cultism and prostitution from campuses. He described Universities as crucibles for character as much as knowledge, announcing a new committee to tackle ills in schools while lauding NANS for partnering with government. “We believe in the youths—the students, your energy, capacity—and we don’t pay lip service to matters…

Minister of Solid Mineral Development Dele Alake, has called for deeper ties with Canada to harness its cutting-edge mining technology and know-how, as the Federal Government pushes forward with reforms to its long-neglected sector. Alake in a meeting with the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Pasquale Salvaggio, stressed the need for bilateral collaboration to draw investment, embed global standards and turbocharge growth. The Minister recalled Canada’s steadfast backing during Nigeria’s pro-democracy fight after the disputed 1993 presidential election annulment, which helped rally global support for a return to civilian rule in 1999. “Canada stood firmly on the side of the…

Vice President Kashim Shettima, has inaugurated the board of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), hailing access to affordable loans as key to transforming the country into a $1tn economy. Inaugurating the board on Thursday in Abuja on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, Shettima said improving Nigerians’ quality of life hinged on bridging the divide between capital access and basic dignity. “President Tinubu established CREDICORP to build trusted credit infrastructure, slash borrowing costs with catalytic capital, and dismantle deep-seated cultural aversion to debt,”the Vice President said. He painted a vivid picture of the stakes: civil servants no longer chasing get-rich-quick…

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Straregy Bayo Onanuga on Thursday accused opposition parties of “reckless” and “spurious” attacks on the government over recent amendments to the Electoral Act. In a statement, Onanuga dismissed complaints from figures led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), who gathered in Abuja for a press conference earlier on Thursday. The opposition had alleged the changes created loopholes for electoral manipulation and ignored public wishes. Presidential spokesman Onanuga described the critics’ tactics as an “irresponsible” bid for headlines, waged alongside some civil society groups to…

Newly sworn-in acting Inspectoe General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has held a courtesy visit with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, in Abuja—just one day after assuming office. IGP Disu, who was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday and sworn-in on Wednesday following the resignation of his predecessor Kayode Egbetokun, met Akume on Thursday amid pledges to reform the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The new IGP has vowed to address human rights abuses and impunity within the force, while backing President Tinubu’s administration in its battle against rampant insecurity, including banditry, kidnappings for…

The Presidency has pledged full support for a special committee tasked with tackling rising social vices in secondary and tertiary institutions, hailing its work as vital to the nation’s future. Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, gave the assurance on Thursday during a meeting with the committee, chaired by Professor Jerry Ugokwe, at the State House, Abuja. Gbajabiamila expressed confidence in the panel’s integrity and capacity, warning that youth indiscipline—from cultism and drug abuse to exam malpractice and cybercrime—poses a growing threat. “Young people are often described as the future, [but] deliberate and coordinated action is required to…

President Bola Tinubu’s Senior Special Assiatant (SSA) on Community Engagement has begun a three-day visit to Kwara State, hosting a citizens’ assembly and high-level security meetings to bolster grassroots engagement and local peacebuilding. Abiodun Essiet who is SSA on community engagement for the North Central region arrived in the State capital Ilorin on Wednesday to bridge federal policies with local priorities. Dr. Esseit in a statement said her trip emphasises citizen input on social inclusion, aid distribution, conflict resolution and rebuilding trust in government. NewsQuest reports that at the heart of the visit is a physical citizens’ assembly, gathering diverse…

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has appointed a new Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Chief of Staff effective immediately, in a move that caps a broader government reshuffle. Dr Dagogo S.A. Wokoma takes over as SSG, while Barrister Sunny Ewule becomes the Chief of Staff. The new appointees are due to be sworn in at 2pm today at the Executive Council Chamber. The announcement, signed by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Onwuka Nzeshi, gave no reasons for the changes. NewsQuest reports that there is also no word yet on the fate of the previous officeholders. The shake-up…