The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday, approved two contracts worth N24.20 billion for the provision of broadband for free internet in 75 public places, including 20 airports, tertiary institutions and markets nationwide.

“The African Diaspora in all fields have proven internationally that Africans are talented, vibrant and competent people. In various sectors or fields of endeavours, there always will be a name or two mentioned that is an African, or of African origin.”

The Vatican said Wednesday that Pope Francis, 86, was in hospital in Rome for health checks that it said were previously scheduled.

THE 2023 National Assembly and Governorship 2023 Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State has disclosed that as of March 29 it has so far received 15 petitions from some political parties in the state.

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has promised to strengthen the ‘Yobe first’ policy, for economic empowerment.

THE Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has given reasons for the suspension of its planned nationwide indefinite strike over the scarcity of naira notes across the country.

A Yoruba Group, Omoluabi Team Alliance Socio-Cultural group, has accused the leader of the Pan Yoruba Socio-Political Group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, of polarising the Yoruba race for his selfish interest.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the Commission wishes to state unequivocally that the 2023 Population and Housing Census will not canvass questions on religion and religious affiliations of respondents.”

THIRTY states have re-enacted statutory laws to provide operational and financial autonomy to audit offices in their territories, the Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Aminu Tambuwal, has said.

Kano State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Dr. Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna has on Wednesday conceded defeat and congratulated his rival, the candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP and the state governor-elect, Engr. Abba Kabiru Yusuf.