By Paulinus Nta, Akwa Ibom Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, and Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, have congratulated Nigeria’s esteemed economist, Professor Akpan Ekpo, on his 70th birthday, retirement, and the convocation of his maiden valedictory lecture at the University of Uyo. The lecture, with the theme …

By Funmi Ojo Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has approved the coronation and presentation of staff of office to three traditional rulers in the state. In a release e-signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, and made available to NATIONAL TELESCOPE, the names of the traditional rulers …

The Federal Government has announced a ban on single-use plastics across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made the announcement to journalists after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Salako …

Kano State Police Command operatives have taken charge of security at the main palace of the Emir of Kano, replacing the local hunters who had been guarding Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. The local hunters, known as ‘Yan Tauri, were stationed at the palace last month amid rumours of a potential …