Employment of older persons, key to reducing abuses of senior citizens – Eze Ajoku
The Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older People in Nigeria (COSROPIN) says the employment of older people by government is necessary to not only elongate their lives but reduce abuses. The President of COSROPIN, Sen. Eze Ajoku, made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on […]
Buhari cannot be compelled to declare assets publicly ― Presidency
Reacting to the demand of Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP on Sunday, that President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice president Yemi Osinbajo and all 36 governors should declare their assets, the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has strongly asserted that his principal is not compelled by any law to […]
BRT operator mulls upward review of fares in Lagos
Primero Transport Services Ltd., operator of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos, says it is planning an upward review of transport fares across all routes in the state to meet up with current realities. The Managing Director of the firm, Mr. Fola Tinubu, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria […]
Alleged extortion: Army to investigate, punish erring personnel
The Nigerian Army Headquarters has promised to carry out thorough investigation into the allegation of extortion of commuters by its personnel in Borno with a view to sanctioning them. This followed an allegation by Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Monday when he encountered an incident at a military checkpoint along Damaturu-Maiduguri road. The governor […]
CAF Awards: Super Falcons, Oshoala, Osimhen in line for honours
Nigerian star football players Asisat Oshoala, Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze are in the shortlist for honours at the 2019 CAF Awards ceremony scheduled for the Albatros Citadel Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada, Egypt on Tuesday night. Winner of the gong in 2014, 2016 and 2017, and also among the final three in 2018, Super Falcons’ captain Asisat […]
We did not demolish, attack old people’s home – Kwara Govt
The Kwara Government says said it did not attack or demolish any home belonging to old people in the state. The State Commissioner for Communication, Alhaji Muritala Olanrewaju, said this in a statement on Monday night in Ilorin. According to him, the property demolished was a shed occasionally used for political gathering and never a […]
