… Quizzes VC, desk officer … invites UBEB Chair to Abuja By Peter Okutu, Abakaliki The House of Representatives members of the National Assembly in charge of Adhoc Committee on Public Accounts, Monday raised alarm over what it described as lack of accountability and prudent management of funds released by the Federal Government to aid […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has described its victory in the Lagos East Senatorial and Kosofe Constituency II House of Assembly by-elections as a vote of confidence on Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s government. The APC’s Publicity Secretary, Mr Seye Oladejo, in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, said that the euphoria generated by […]

By Michael Eboh The Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, yesterday, disclosed that as part of key strategies to ensure cost-effectiveness and drive down the cost of crude oil production per barrel in the Nigerian oil and gas industry, it is already entrenching best practices in the industry in line with global standards. In a statement […]

By Ibrahim Ismail, Gombe The Gombe State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has flag off measles vaccination across the eleven local government areas in the state. Speaking during the flag off ceremony in Pindiga Emirate Palace, Akko Local Government Area on Monday, the Executive Secretary Gombe State Pimary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Abdurrahman Shuabibu said the […]

By Dapo Akinrefon The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Aare Gani Adams, on Tuesday, said he does not have an reason to reconcile with former President Olusegun Obasanjo noting that his guarding angel will not forgive him if he reconciles with the former president. Aare Adams, who spoke at a press conference at his Omole residence […]

Liberians began voting on Tuesday on President George Weah’s plan to shorten presidential terms, with critics fearing he could use the change to cling to power. Former football star Weah has told supporters keeping the same leader for years “is not the way to go” and wants presidents and lower-house lawmakers to serve five years […]

The highest point on Earth got a bit higher Tuesday as China and Nepal finally agreed on a precise elevation for Mount Everest after decades of debate. The agreed height unveiled at a joint news conference in Kathmandu of 8,848.86 metres (29,031 feet) was 86 centimetres (2.8 feet) higher than the measurement previously recognised by […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari is currently attending the Emergency virtual National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, at  the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. Recall that the APC had late November scheduled the meeting to review its position and deliberate on its next line of action as it […]

Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) said it will only in one category this year present awards in  honour of Advertisers who where in the frontline of COVID-19 relief christened “ADVAN Community Heroes Award.” In a statement signed by Bukola Bankole, Public Secretary of ADVAN said: “ADVAN has over the years showcased and celebrated exceptional work […]

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has launched an Unconditional Cash Transfer project targeting the poor and vulnerable in the FCT, with a specific focus on women and youth. With a total contribution of N 264,499,200 million (equivalent to US $694,679.43), the project seeks to alleviate […]

Three men: Aderemi Adegoke, Adekunle Adegoke and Rasaq Okemakinde, who allegedly beat-up a policeman to avert arrest, on Tuesday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. Adegoke, 59; Adegoke 22 and Okemakinde, 30, are facing a six-count-charge bordering on conspiracy, breach of peace, wilful damage and assault. They, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. […]

Young Politician, Boluwatife Ojo, has lamented on the displeasure his family has shown him since venturing into politics.  He said the insecurities that come with politics have left his family at the edge. The 25-year-old, who is a thriving comedian, Travel Ambassador, and Political activist, was indomie campus ambassador for indomie Nigeria for his fluent […]

Peers are people who are part of the same social group, so the term “peer pressure” means the influence that peers can have on each other. When people are influenced by doing the things they are resistant to, it implies pressure. The term “peer pressure” is used when people refer to behaviors, attitudes, and mannerisms […]

…as Nigeria seeks quick recovery from economic recession The Association of Professional Bodies in Nigeria (APBN) has said there is need for government to engage indigenous professionals as the country seeks quick exit from the current economic recession. The APBN which is the umbrella body for all professional bodies and associations in Nigeria called for […]