Groups advocate women’s involvement in construction industry
In a bid to make extricate women from the shackles of Socio- cultural limitations -careerwise, Inter -Bau Foundation, SKYE-GIE, alongside other construction industry players, have called for deliberate involvement of women in the construction industry
2022 budget: Drama as Reps deputy chair forces BPP to ask for more funds
…No, we don’t it-DG By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja A mild drama played out at the 2022 budget defence of the Bureau for Public Procurement, BPP with relevant Committee of the House of Representatives oversighting their activities. The drama followed the insistence of the deputy chairman of the House Committee on Public Procurement, Hon. Uju Kingsley that […]
Justice Oseji: Nigeria has lost a brilliant, courageous jurist – CJN
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Hon. Justice Tanko Muhammad, on Thursday, said Nigeria has lost a hardworking, courageous and brilliant jurist in the person of Justice Samuel Oseji who, until his death, was a Justice of the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Muhammad disclosed this during a special valedictory court session held at the ceremonial […]
We have returned 86,000 out-of-school children to classroom — Kebbi SUBEB
The Executive Chairman, Kebbi State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Professor Sulaiman Khalid, has said that sustained advocacy in the rural areas of the state and in collaboration with UNICEF, CSO and NGOs, returned 86,000 out-of-school children tothe classroom.
LASIEC issues certificate of return to PDP candidate
By Olayinka Ajayi The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has issued a Certificate of Return to People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Mustapha Olanrewaju Nathaniel as the duly elected candidate of the Councillorship seat for Oriade Ward A, Kirikiri in Oriade Local Council Development Area. In a statement by LASIEC’s Head of Public Affairs, Tope Ojo […]
2022 budget: NIWA threatens to exit from budget as Senate reschedules budget defence
By Henry Umoru – Abuja The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has threatened to opt-out from the National budget in 2023 as the National Assembly joint panel on Marine Transport, Ports, Harbours/ Inland Waterways defer budget defence over inconsistency in the agency’s budget report. Speaking yesterday in Abuja when he appeared before the National Assembly Joint […]
People think celebrities shouldn’t take taxi — BBNaija Yerins
Former Big Brother Naija Season 6 housemate, Yerins Abraham, has taken to social media to express his grievances on fake life.
Military pressure on insurgents, bandits others, yielding fruit — Group
The Armed Forces of Nigeria has been hailed for the pressure on insurgents, bandits and other enemies of Nigeria. The Nigeria Must Survive Initiative, a peace advocacy group, in a press release on Thursday, said the pressure is making the insurgent groups, bandits and criminals to lose ground. The press release signed by the Secretary […]
Respite comes to Makoko flooded school pupils, as Lagos plans enrollment in public schools
Pupils of Mawumadoka Children Foundation at Oko-Agbon, whose video of singing the National Anthem in a water-logged area of Makoko, are set to be enrolled in public primary schools for access to basic education.
Ohanaeze commends FG on political solution to Kanu, Igboho saga
By Anayo Okoli Ohanaeze Ndigbo has commended the Federal Government over its position that political solution is not ruled out in resolving the cases of agitators, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and Sunday Igboho. Ohanaeze said it was impressed for the Federal Government to mull the idea of dialogue to resolve Kanu’s case. A statement by its […]
Southern Governors’ Forum congratulates Anambra Governor-elect, Soludo
. Dayo Johnson Akure The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF), Rotimi Akeredolu has congratulated the Anambra State Governor-elect, Prof. Charles Soludo over his victory at last Saturday’s governorship election in the state. Governor Akeredolu also commended Ndi Anambra for trooping out to exercise their franchise in spite of the security challenges that have […]
SSANU, NASU protest in UNN over unpaid wages, allowances
The non-teaching staff in University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) under the aegis of Joint Action Committe (JAC) on Thursday staged a peaceful protest demanding arrears of minimum wage and earned allowances
Nigeria committed to reduction of trans fat consumption — Minister
The Federal Government has assured that efforts are ongoing to ensure that an effective regulation is soon approved to reduce trans-fat consumption in Nigeria.
I didn’t engage ‘fake police’ officer to raid Justice Odili’s home — Malami
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, on Thursday, denied the allegation that a fake police officer was arrested for participating in the botched invasion of the home of a Supreme Court Justice, Mary Odili, worked for him as a consultant.
Eating barbecued fish, meat can cause cancer — Doctor warns
A Medical Practitioner, Assoc. Prof. Henry Urochukwu has warned that eating meat or fished wrapped and barbecued with aluminium foil is dangerous and consumers risk developing cancer in the long run.
Gas remains top priority, transition fuel for Nigeria — Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured investors that investment in gas remains a top priority for the country, considering the huge benefits in terms of returns and utility. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman in a statement said Buhari gave the assurance when he met with Chief Executive Officer of Total Patrick Pouyanne in Paris, France, […]
