SIWP ‘ll end project duplication in Niger Delta – Akpabio
Implementation Work Plan (SIWP) for the region will bring to an end the era of project duplication and multiplication by agencies of government in the Niger Delta region.
Akwa Ibom Assembly passes 2022 Appropriation Bill of N586.88bn
The Akwa Ibom House of Assembly on Friday passed the state’s 2022 Appropriation Bill of N586.88 billion. The passed budget which is made up of N261.96 billion recurrent expenditure and N324.91 billion capital expenditure has an increase of N4.77 billion on the initial budget size. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Gov. Udom […]
Absence of Tarfa, counsel stalls trial
The ongoing trial of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Rickey Tarfa, charged with perversion of the course of justice was, today, stalled due to the absence of Tarfa and his counsel.
Court dismisses CAN’s suit against CAC, Minister of Trade
A Federal High Court, Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) against the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, dismissed the suit over the failure of the plaintiff to comply with the law in the name used […]
NASS member, Hon Nalaraba throws weight behind Coalition on proposed carbonated drinks tax
AS poor Nigerians grapple with health challenges, a member of the National Assembly, in the House of Representatives and Chairman, House Committee on Pilgrims, Hon Abubakar Nalaraba, Wednesday, threw weight behind the National Action on Sugar Reduction Coalition, NASR, on proposed carbonated drinks tax law.
UPDATED: Lagos orders Dowen College shut indefinitely over death of 12-yr-old Sylvester
Following the controversial circumstance surrounding the death of Sylvester Oromoni a 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos, the school has announced that it will be temporarily shutting down.
Man, 33, allegedly steals delivery motorcycle
A 33-year-old man, Lukemon Odewole, on Friday appeared before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for allegedly stealing Domino Pizza’s delivery motorcycle. Odewole, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, Insp Sunday Bassey, told the court that the […]
C’River tops Gender Violence Chart in South South with 42%
Cross River State has been revealed to lead the chart on sexual and gender based violence with a disturbing 42% prevalence in the south south region of the country .
N4.4trn debt: Some prominent Nigerians delaying AMCON’s recovery effort ― Senate
Senator Uba Sani, Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions has decried that prominent Nigerians were “frustrating” the effort of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) at recovering the N4.4 trillion owed the corporation. He stated this at a stakeholders symposium on “Consolidating the effectiveness of the asset recovery model adopted […]
Int’l Day of Persons with Disability 2021: ActionAid calls for domestication of Disability Commission
…tasks govts to bridge gap of 790,422 primary school teachers By Gabriel Ewepu AS Nigeria joins rest of the world to commemorate International Day of Persons with Disability 2021, Friday, ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, has called on State Governments to domesticate Disability Commission as a major boost to address challenges facing persons with disability in the […]
Nollywood star, Francis Duru, others to attend Gaze production merit award
An organization responsible for global networking, brand positioning, events and promotions, Gaze production has organized an annual Merit Award to recognize people of positive influence in the society through unique services and solutions which they provide for nation building.
