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The Nigerian Association of Practising Women Engineers has urged parents, guardians, and governments to promote the pursuit of engineering as a profession among female children. During a one-day workshop on "She Engineer and Digitalization," Justina John Ulafor, the Chairperson of the Calabar Chapter of the association, expressed the belief that there is a shortage of female engineers in the country. Engineer Ulafor asserted that the association is intensifying efforts to attract young girls and highlight the value and advantages of the engineering profession. "We have conducted our STEM exams to encourage secondary school girls to take the exams," she explained. “Through our initiatives, we aim to bridge the gap and inspire girls to pursue science and consider a career in engineering....

An ex-governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has given his word that the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Taoreed Lagbaja, will eradicate terrorism and banditry in Nigeria. In a Twitter post on Saturday, El-Rufai affirmed this. As stated by him, Boko Haram extremists, outlaws, members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), and other criminal factions are filled with dread by Lagbaja. “I am familiar with the new COAS. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja served as my final General Officer Commanding (GOC) during my tenure as governor of Kaduna State. He consistently takes the lead, wherever he may be. “He personally led the troops in confronting outlaws in Kaduna State. He did the same in the north-east and south-east. The operatives of Boko Haram, IPOB, ESN, and the outlaws are well acq...

The National Chairman of the South West Agenda For Asiwaju, SWAGA, Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, has appealed for comprehension in the wake of the elimination of fuel subsidy which has resulted in hardships and escalated cost of goods and services. In response to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's decision to remove fuel subsidy, which has caused Nigerians to purchase a liter of fuel for over N617, the SWAGA leader expressed his thoughts. In a statement released on Sunday and obtained by 9JA NEWS, he emphasized that the reason Nigerians are currently experiencing hardships is due to the lack of courage to remove fuel subsidy by the previous administrations over the past 15 years. Adeyeye, who previously served as the Senate spokesperson in the 9th National Assembly, assured that measures are be...

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State expresses his sympathy towards the people of Kagara Emirate following the incident of banditry attack in Garin Gabas Community. He also calls upon the people to remain vigilant and share valuable information with the appropriate authorities, enabling proactive measures to address the situation. According to reports, the attack took place at midnight on Sunday. Two security personnel sustained injuries, while three individuals were abducted during the assault. The gunmen engaged in a shootout with security operatives stationed at the Garin Gabas Primary School. It is believed that the attackers were transporting cattle suspected to be stolen through one of their main routes. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim...

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has issued instructions to the state ministries of infrastructure and ecology to intensify measures to counter the expected floods as warned by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet). Buni, who communicated the directive on Sunday through his spokesperson, Mamman Mohammed, stated that the earlier taken measures must be escalated, given that the rainfall in the state will soon become intense. The Governor also ordered the ministries and their agencies to collaborate with the office of the Secretary to the State Government in order to take actions that will effectively reduce the floods. “The measures must be vigorous and continuous in order to effectively minimize the floods and protect our communities,” he said. He pledged that the government is...

The Enugu State Government has encouraged residents to ignore the Monday boycott called by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and continue with their normal businesses. The government has threatened to penalize civil servants, schools, and markets that comply with the unlawful directive. The statement was issued by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Chidiebere Onyia, and was included in a statement he signed, NAN reports. He stated, "The Enugu State Government would like to remind the good people and residents of the state that the restriction on the illegal Monday boycott remains effective. "Therefore, civil servants, schools, markets, financial institutions, business premises, and others are hereby instructed to resume their normal activities on Monday." The SSG urged t...

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) candidate in the November 11, 2023, gubernatorial election, Mr Uche Ben Odunzeh, has attributed the growing insecurity in Imo State to Governor Hope Uzodinma's alleged neglect of young people. According to a statement from his media officer, Mr Joshua Elekwachi, Odunzeh expressed this view after receiving a large gathering of young people at Imo State's Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport. He expressed disappointment at the increasing insecurity in the state, which he believed was a result of the governor's failure to address the needs of the youth population. Odunzeh pointed out that the absence of basic amenities and employment opportunities for young people contributed to the surge in crime and unrest. He called for an all-encompassing approach to address ...

The government of Plateau State refutes claims that a mysterious disease caused the demise of 1,000 cows. Social media posts and some news outlets had circulated information that the fatalities occurred within a span of four days in villages across the Mangu Local Government Area of the state. In response, the administration of Plateau State, through a statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, Gyang Bere, stated that the story is false. According to the statement, the aforementioned story is completely untrue and does not reflect the actual events in the mentioned communities. The statement further adds that there was no such occurrence in any part of Mangu, and the government has not received any information regarding the widespread animal deaths me...

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has rescheduled the date to implement new charges for toll fares at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) to August 1 instead of July 17. In a statement issued by FAAN Management on Sunday in Abuja, the postponement aims to allow airport users to continue benefiting from the current rates. As per the announcement, the fee for cars will increase from N200 to N300, while buses and Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) will see a change from N300 to N500. The tariff for trucks with six tyres will rise from N500 to N1,000, while trailers and containers will have to pay N2,000. FAAN Management is encouraging the public to be aware of the revised effective date and toll rates. Additionally, it appeals to vehicle owners among the airport users...

A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Timi Frank, has appealed to justices presiding over the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) to be determined and remain loyal to their oath of office and allegiance by dispensing justice without apprehension or preference. Frank, in a statement issued on Sunday, urged the Appeal Court Justices to seize the opportunity presented by the revelation by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar won 21 states to restore the reputation of the judiciary. 9JA NEWS reports that INEC had, in its response to Atiku and PDP’s joint petition, disclosed that the PDP presidential candidate won 21 states of the federation in the February 25 presidential...