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NASENI backs ‘Nigeria First Policy’ to boost local industry — Daily Nigerian

3 days ago | dailynigerian.com | Rayyan Alhassan

Khalil Halilu, Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, NASENI, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s Nigeria First Policy, saying it will empower local entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and technology innovators. In a statement by NASENI’s Director of Information, Segun Ayeoyenikan, on Monday in Abuja, Halilu described the policy as a bold move toward accelerating Nigeria’s industrial revolution and economic growth.
2025 UTME: Philanthropist announces N100,000 reward for Yobe students who scored above 300 — Daily Nigerian

3 days ago | dailynigerian.com | Ibrahim Ramalan

A philanthropist, Kashim Tumsah, has pledged a cash reward of N100,000 for every indigene of Yobe State who scored above 300 in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. The UTME is conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB. Mr Tumsah, who disclosed this to NAN on Sunday in Damaturu, said this was part of the KMT-Light up Yobe initiative aimed at promoting academic excellence and human capital development across the state.
Nigeria to end foreign shipping waivers — Daily Nigerian

3 days ago | dailynigerian.com | Ibrahim Ramalan

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced plans to end the issuance of waivers under the Coastal and Inland Shipping Act 2003. Mr Oyetola made this known on Sunday in a statement by his spokesperson, Dr Bolaji Akinola, following a meeting with a delegation from NNPC Shipping, Stena Bulk, and Caverton Offshore.
Saraki heads 7-member PDP reconciliation committee — Daily Nigerian

3 days ago | dailynigerian.com | Ibrahim Ramalan

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum, PDP-GF, and former governors have named former Senate President Bukola Saraki as the head of a seven-member reconciliation committee. The PDP-GF Chairman, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, announced this while briefing newsmen after the forum’s crucial meeting with former governors, on Sunday night in Abuja.
Ceasefire: Zelensky says will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday — Daily Nigerian

3 days ago | dailynigerian.com | Ibrahim Ramalan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he expects Russia to implement a ceasefire and that he will personally be waiting for President Vladimir Putin in Türkiye on May 15. Zelenskyy announced this on Telegram, Turkish news agency, quoting Ukrinform, said on Sunday. “We await a full and lasting ceasefire, starting from tomorrow, to provide the necessary basis for diplomacy. “There is no point in prolonging the killings,” the Ukrainian President stated.
NPFL: Rangers humble Katsina United 4-0 in Enugu — Daily Nigerian

4 days ago | dailynigerian.com | Ibrahim Ramalan

Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday defeated Katsina United FC 2-0 in the week 36 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The match played at the mainbowl of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu, was Rangers’ last home game of the season. Veteran, Godwin Obaje scored a brace in the 10th and 15th minutes of the first half to end the game 2-0 at half time. On resumption of second half, Katsina came out smoking putting Rangers under intense pressure but without any goal to show for it.
2027: 196 Southern Kaduna Professors drum support for Tinubu, Sani — Daily Nigerian

4 days ago | dailynigerian.com | Ibrahim Ramalan

No fewer than 196 Professors from the Southern Kaduna State have expressed satisfaction over the myriad igachievements recorded by the present administration both at the State and Federal levels. Prof. John Laah, Chairman, Forum of Southern Kaduna Professors, FOSKAP, disclosed this on Sunday in Kaduna during a world press briefing on the current developments in the area.
NDLEA detains Iran-bound woman with cocaine at Port Harcourt airport — Daily Nigerian

4 days ago | dailynigerian.com | Ibrahim Ramalan

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has detained a female suspected drug peddler, for allegedly attempting to smuggle a large consignment of cocaine to Iran. The arrest took place at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Rivers. According to a statement issued by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja, the suspect had disguised in a hijab in a bid to evade security checks.
Gov. Yusuf receives prestigious humanitarian award — Daily Nigerian

4 days ago | dailynigerian.com | Mustapha Usman

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has been awarded “Humanitarian Governor of the Year” by the Authentic News Daily for his dedication to supporting vulnerable and marginalized groups in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature on Saturday in Kano. The award was presented to Mr Yusuf at a ceremony in Kaduna.
NDLEA intercepts fuel tanker, 3 vehicles with 3,047kg skunk along Suleja-Kaduna Road — Daily Nigerian

4 days ago | dailynigerian.com | Ibrahim Ramalan

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted a fuel truck and three other vehicles loaded with 246 bags of skunk, a potent strain of cannabis, along the Suleja-Kaduna Road in Niger. NDLEA’s Spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said the seizure, which took place on May 7, had a combined weight of 3,047 kilograms. Four suspects were arrested in connection with the drugs.