Why senate disqualified Lauretta Onochie
The Senate has declined the confirmation of Ms Lauretta Onochie for appointment as National Commissioner representing Delta State, at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Onochie’s nomination was rejected by the Senate for reasons bordering on potential violation of the Federal Character Principle. The Chairman of the Committee on the screening of the INEC nominees, […]
Troops halt terrorists’ attempt to abduct commuters in Borno, rescue 17 civilians
The troops of Sector 1 Operation Hadin Kai, deployed at the Forward Operational Base (FOB) along Maiduguri-Damaturu road, have rescued 17 civilians from being kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the terrorists had attempted to […]
Kebbi NYSC partners FG on home grown feeding
By Haruna Aliyu The National Youth Service Corps(NYSC) Kebbi State has been engaged along with other federal government agencies in the state for the enrollment and capturing of more schools under the National Home Grown Feeding (NHGSFP).The Corps members were selected from Birnin Kebbi, Kalgo, Bunza, Jega, and Aliero Local Government Areas. It could […]
COVID-19 has thrown up new opportunities – Otis Ojeikhoa
It is an obvious fact that two major developments have been giving this year (2021) its shape and colour: the new normal which has been thrown up by the global pandemic which defined the whole of last year and which also, undoubtedly, re-defined both life and businesses across the world, on the one hand, and […]
A’Ibom lawmaker appeals for siting of Federal University of Technology in Nkari, Usaka boundary
Following the aged-long crisis between the people of Nkari community in Akwa Ibom and the indigenes of Usaka in Abia state, the member Representing INI State Constituency and Chief Whip, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Bassey has appealed to both Federal and State Governments as well aa Federal Ministry of Education to consider Nkari in INI Local Government Area as the best location for the proposed Federal University of Technology.
Hogan Lovells hosts third leg of Business Leaders Series to foster dialogue with decision makers on opportunities in North Africa
Global law firm Hogan Lovells is set to hold the third event in its virtual “Business Leaders Series” to explore key sectors and industries projected to spearhead Africa’s economic recovery with the aim of advancing resilient sustainable-led growth. Taking place on the 15th of July 2021, this is the third webinar in the series following […]
