• * As Security Operatives Lock Out Eze Ndigbo, Journalists From Access To The Swearing in Venue

By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)

As part of measures to cushion the effects of the harsh economic realities caused by the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration, the Niger state government says it has plans to come up with mobile gas operating vehicles for inter and intra-city services.

By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)

The Archbishop of Lokoja Province and Bishop of Minna Diocese, Anglican Communion, Most Revd Daniel Yisa, has challenged women, Christian mothers in particular, to be a source of encouragement to their husbands and resist temptations of pushing their husbands to the points of compromising their calling.

• * Says Yoruba Ranks Highest In Twins Worldwide

• 'Cigarette Smoking Quickens Menopause Among Women', She Says

• Adds That 10-20% Pregnancies End As 'Miscarriages'

A research among post-menopausal women has indicated that cigarette smoking is one of the factors responsible for their attainment of menopause at 45 years, a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Jos (UNIJOS), Amaka Ngozi Ocheke, has said.

By Ankeli Emmanuel (In Sokoto State)

The leadership of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) Sokoto chapter, has promised to partner Civil Society Observatorys (CSOs) Forum on the implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) in the State.

By Azu Ishiekwene (Book Reviewer)

Title: Cyber Politics – Social Media, Social Demography and Voting Behaviour in Nigeria Author: Dr. Omoniyi P. Ibietan Publisher: Premium Times Books Year: 2023 Pages: 460 Reviewer: Azu Ishiekwene Date: July 25, 2023, Abuja, Nigeria

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

Nasarawa State government and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) are set to partner on a lithium processing policy that would ensure that Lithium mined in the State is processed locally instead of exporting it raw.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief) @CelestineOkaf11

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has warned against religious conflict and confrontations in the state, affirming that all adherents of various religions should operate peacefully.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The Executive Vice Chairman of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), Dr. Bashir Gwandu, has visited the Ambassador of Czech Republic to Nigeria, His Excellency Zdeněk Krejčí for business collaboration and fact-finding on Delta2 Project.

• * Ex- Senate Presidents, Anyim, Mark, Saraki Grace The Occasion

The new Enugu State commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Lloyd Ekweremada, on Saturday, August 19, 2023, wed his heartthrob, Tiffany in Abuja.

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, said his attention has been drawn to what he described as a "deliberate, mischievous misrepresentation and misinterpretation of the appointments of Senior Special Assistant on Government House Pool and Oranmiyan new town".

• * Declares Support For The War Against Drug Abuse

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)

Rave musician, Afeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as 'Naira Marley', on Thursday, August 17, 2023, paid a scheduled advocacy visit to the Abuja headquarters of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), to canvass against drugs and other substance abuse by the Nigerian youths

By Mohammed Nasir Shuaibu (Bauchi State Correspondent)

The Bauchi chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has assured of support to the newly posted Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to achieve his mandate towards reducing the rate of accidents in the state.