Congress: INEC reads riot act to political parties on violence
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that it will no longer stand and watch party conventions and congresses degenerate to violent crises that threaten lives and destroy property. The INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye, gave the warning in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Okoye […]
The 2021 International Lubricants Conference is here
The 2021 edition of the International Lubricants Conference will take place virtually on Thursday, 29th April and Friday, 30th April 2021. The 2-day conference themed, “The future of Africa’s Lube market’’, will feature a panel of experts from across the world who will give insights to the lubricant market, global trends and outlook for the […]
Cult killings: Police arrest 35 more suspects in Ekiti
The Police Command in Ekiti State on Monday arrested 35 more suspects in connection with the bloody cult clash in Ikere Ekiti, Ikere Local Government Area on Sunday. The clash which left six persons dead and several others sustaining various degrees of gun and machete injuries began Saturday night and lasted through the early hours […]
FCTA reaffirms commitment to pay COVID-19 contractors
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to pay all outstanding liabilities owed contractors who supplied various items during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The FCTA Permanent Secretary, Mr Olusade Adesola, gave the assurance in Abuja on Monday while addressing contractors yet to be paid for jobs executed for the administration […]
Revolutionizing Disease Response: How Clara Oguji’s digital innovations are strengthening health frontlines
By David Ikechukwu During one of the most critical public health challenges in recent history, Nigeria took bold steps to strengthen its disease surveillance and outbreak response systems. At the forefront of these efforts was Clara Oguji, a public health informatics expert who played a key role in modernizing the country’s digital response to COVID-19. […]
Expect entrepreneural graduates imbued with 21st-century skills ― FG
….As it intensifies efforts at producing a revised curriculum By Joseph Erunke, Abuja In order to produce better quality graduates that are nationally relevant and globally competitive in a post-pandemic era, the federal government has begun moves aimed at producing a revised curriculum for the Nigerian university system To this end, the government has asked […]
Dana Air decorates new captains in Lagos
The management of Dana Air says it has decorated new captains on its Boeing 737 aircraft, and other aircraft in its fleet. The Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air, Mr Obi Mbanuzuo, said in a statement in Lagos on Monday that the management has assured its staff that it will continue to reward excellence and […]
Minister presents new Ag. I-G Baba to Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has met behind closed door with acting Inspector General of Police, Usman Baba, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the acting I-G was officially presented to President Buhari by the Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi. The president had announced the appointment […]
We are not habouring bandits, herdsmen in Abia cattle market -Northern community
The Northern Community of Umuchieze Cattle Market in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia, has refuted allegation of habouring bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and herdsmen. The group’s spokesperson, Mr Buba Kedemure who addressed newsmen at the market on Monday, said that they were deeply worried by the allegation. He said that it was alleged that […]
Gas Code: DPR to work with Gencos on challenges – Auwalu
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) says it will align itself with the challenges identified by the Electricity Generating companies as regards the Nigeria Gas Transportation Network Code (NGTNC). Mr Sarki Auwalu, DPR Chief Executive Officer, disclosed this at the NGTNC engagement with the DPR, Gencos and the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), in Abuja, […]
Delta Assembly urges youths to aspire more for leadership positions
A lawmaker in Delta, Mr Fred Martins, has urged the youth in the country to rise up to the challenge of aspiring for leadership positions through active involvement in politics. Martins, Chairman, Delta House Committee on Youths and Sports Development, made the call while declaring open a two-day capacity workshop for the state Youth Parliament […]
Judiciary autonomy: NBA, JUSUN protest in Enugu
The Enugu State chapters of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) and the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) on Monday joined the nationwide protest against non implementation of the judiciary financial autonomy. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that five branches of NBA in Enugu State protested to the Government House, Enugu in solidarity with […]
NHRC: Ensure all appointments are in consonance with constitution, Falana writes Lawan
Femi Falana has asked the Senate President Ahmad Lawan to ensure all appointments confirmed by the Senate are in consonance with the constitution of Nigeria. He also described the nomination of the 16-man member of the governing council of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, as “lopsided”. Falana, in a letter written to the Senate […]
No fracas in Taraba PDP – Chairman
Retired Lt.-Col. Agbu Kefas, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba has denied reports of division within the state chapter of the party. Kefas, in a chat with journalists in Jalingo on Monday, shortly after a closed-door meeting with Mr Victor Bala, his predecessor in Ardo Kola, said the publication about the […]
FG, Commission to integrate transparency, accountability principle in LGA
The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRS) in collaboration with Federal Government is set to integrate principles of prudent management of resources, transparency, and accountability among local government administrators in the country. Mr Victor Muruako, Chairman FRS, made this known, when he visited Sen. George Akume, Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, in his office on […]
Judiciary autonomy: Lawyers march to Lagos State Governor’s Office
The Ikeja Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Monday staged a peaceful protest to the office of Governor of Lagos, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, over non-implementation of financial autonomy for the state judiciary. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the protest followed a directive issued on April 18 by the President of […]
