Finally, PDP expels Afegbua
Against the backdrop of their frosty relationship, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, weekend, expelled former Edo state Commissioner of Information, Prince Kassim Afegbua.
FG restates commitment to flush out unqualified teachers
*As 17,141 teachers write professional qualifying exam nationwide By Joseph Erunke THE Federal Government has restated its commitment to flush out unqualified teachers from teaching in all the government-owned and private schools across the country. The assurance comes as about 17,141 teachers across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, wrote the professional qualifying […]
Buhari gets December deadline to reconstitute NEITI board
By Obas Esiedesa – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to reconstitute the Governing Board of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI, known as the Multi Stakeholder Working Group, MSWG, on or before December 31st, 2021. The Policy Director of the International Secretariat of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, EITI, Ines Marques, who […]
Lt Gen Attahiru Ibrahim Was Highly Disciplined — Gov Ishaku
Condoles Military, Bereaved Families Over Death of Officers By Femi Bolaji – Jalingo Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba state has described the death of the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt Gen. Attahiru Ibrahim and other officers yesterday in a plane crash as shocking and a big blow to the nation. Ishaku while condoling with […]
You’re not the Law, Chidoka reminds Acting IGP
The former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has reacted to a statement credited to the Acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba Alkali. The Ag IGP reportedly directed police operatives in the South East and South-South not to adhere to established rules of engagement while dealing with Biafra agitators, assuring the officers of his protection […]
Death in service of Army Chief, Attahiru, others reflects depth of sacrifice, says Osinbajo
Their gallantry would always be remembered Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, received the news of the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru, and other military officers in an air crash Friday with great sadness. According to Prof Osinbajo “their death while in active service in the defense of our country reflects […]
AFAN calls on Buhari to investigate Ministry of Agric’s N30m Mosque project
Says contravenes constitution on projection of any religion over another By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As Nigerians remain in doubt of the award of N30 million contract to construct mosque in Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camp in Borno State by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, […]
Buhari approves process to replace retired Perm Sec
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the process to select five new permanent secretaries to replace the retired ones in Ekiti, Katsina, Nasarawa, Enugu, and Lagos states. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan, disclosed this in a statement by the Director of Press and Public Relations, office of the […]
OYSIEC suspends council election in Ido
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has suspended the ongoing local council election in Ido Local Government Area of the state. The OYSIEC Chairman, Mr Isiaka Olagunju (SAN), announced this on Saturday in Ibadan after a monitoring exercise, disclosing that the decision was taken due to the omission of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) logo […]
Commerce/Economy: Endeavor Nigeria builds capacity, welcome 3 entrepreneurs
As Nigeria yearns to sit among the 20 largest economies in the world after occupying the first spot in Africa, Endeavor Nigeria, has been on the mission of building capacity and on May 18, 2021, welcomed three new entrepreneurs into its global network
Attahiru died when his services were badly needed, Says Uzodimma
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has expressed deep shock and regret over the death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 others who lost their lives Friday when an Air Force Kingair 350 plane crashed near the Kaduna airport runway, saying the COAS met his untimely death when his services were badly needed.
FG enlists 47 candidates for 5 Permanent secretary slots
The federal government has shortlisted 47 candidates to seat for written examination to fill vacant positions of permanent secretary in the federal civil service on 31st May 2021.
Dictator, godfather plotting to unseat Secondus — Babangida Aliyu
Dr Muazu Babangida Aliyu was a two-term governor of Niger state and currently, a member of the 2019 general election review committee set up by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to review its performance in the last general elections.
Osinbajo, Osoba, Amuka, others fete late media icons
…VP tasks journalists on fake news, deepening democracy, keeping govt on its toes …Says you fought colonial masters, military rule, you’ve to deepen democracy By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics Editor VICE President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN; former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba; Publisher of Vanguard Newspapers, Mr. Sam Amuka; and a cream of captains of […]
Don Jazzy: Your Favourite Influencer’s Influencer
By Gbenga ‘Gold’ Olorunpomi There is a trend online and you would be blind not to have noticed. When a restaurant, hotel or club freshly opens for business, it is not unusual for the owners to experience heavy traffic in the first few days. People love the look and feel of new things. In […]
Attahiru, Others are heroes — Senator Mark
FORMER President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has described the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru and 10 other top military brass who died in the ill-fated plane crash in Kaduna on Friday evening are heroes.
