Gov College Ughelli shaped us positively – 73 set
The 1973 class of Government College, Ughelli (GCU) have appreciated the discipline the college impacted on them, noting that, it had helped in shaping them positively in their various areas of endeavours.
PDP kicks against external borrowing of of $29.960bn
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has kicked against the planned external borrowing of $29.960bn, and movement of N180b appropriated for special intervention to funding of ‘critical recurrent and capital items’ by the federal government.
ICPC denies receipt of chairman’s compulsory retirement letter
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday said it did not receive any letter mandating its Chairman, Mr Ekpo Nta to proceed on compulsory retirement leave.
NMA to Buhari: Pay us our entitlements or face showdown
By Dirisu Yakubu Doctors under the aegis of the Nigerian Medical Association, Wednesday, sent a powerful message to President Muhammadu Buhari to pay them their entitlements or face their wrath. The doctors maintained that their entitlements, which are captured under the National Health Act of 2014, were non-negotiable and must be paid without any further […]
‘It’s only a matter of time before the naira is devalued again’
Nigeria’s currency scarcity remains a nightmare that won’t go away, with even Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote feeling the pain.
Ukamba decries low utilisation of IAP, retires from NLC
By Victor Ahiuma-Young ONE of the leading labour administrators in Nigeria and a former arbitrator of the Industrial Arbitration Panel, IAP, Elder Linus Ukamba, has decried low utilisation of IAP by workers in the settlement of industrial disputes. Ukamba recently retired from Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, few months after completing his assignments at IAP where […]
Okereke-Onyiuke, Alele-Williams, others get PEFON honours
By Princewill Ekwujuru & Favour Ikede Former First female Director General, Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, Professor Ndi Okereke-Onyiuke, former first female Vice Chancellor, University of Benin, Professor Grace Alele -Williams, First female President of the Havard Business School Association of Nigeria, Chief. Onikepo Akande were among ten top lady professionals, honoured by the Professional Excellence […]
Why Strategic Health Communication is essential – Minister
The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole says strategic health communication is crucial to achieving positive social and behavioural change in the country.
Senator Bruce calls on states to copy Anambra on Agriculture
Following a report by the Anambra State Commissioner for Agriculture, Afam Mbanefo that the state has reached self-sufficiency in rice production, Senator Ben has called on other states to follow suit.
We don’t do “Child soldiering” in fighting Boko Haram, FG tells US
The Federal Government has rejected the report of United States Department of Labour (USDOL),that blacklisted the nation as “engaging in Child soldiering’’ due to Boko Haram activities in the country.
Army confirms return of 39 soldiers
The Nigerian Army said on Wednesday that a sizeable number of the 39 soldiers declared missing after last week suspected Boko Haram insurgents’ attack in the border town of Gashigar in Borno, had returned.
