2 men arraigned over alleged forceful eviction of tenants
For allegedly evicting their tenants forcefully, two landlords, Chuks Okoye, 62, and Abubakar Lawal, 40, on Monday appeared before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The defendants, whose house addresses were not provided, are standing trial on two count charges of conspiracy and forceful eviction. The prosecutor, Asp Simeon Uche, told the court that the […]
Plateau communities present 10 point demands as hyppadec sets to empower 300 people in 6 months
By Marie-Therese Nanlong Three local government areas of Bokkos, Bassa and Barkin Ladi in Plateau State being parts of the Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission, HYPPADEC, have presented a 10-point requests to the Commission saying meeting the demands would support them in the areas that will be beneficial to them. This is even as […]
Dominic Mary dumps acting for skin care business
The interesting story of Dominic Nnenna Mary is a typical example of following and living one’s dream. With the body and face of a Nollywood star, which she was at a time, Mary is one woman who believes in pursuing whatever she sets out to achieve.
Iornumbe takes over as DG of Radio Benue, promises to improve content, quality, reach of the Station
….cautious against indiscipline, ethnic, sectional bigotry, vows to sanction erring staff By Peter Duru, Makurdi The newly appointed Director General of Radio Benue, Dr. Charles Iornumbe has assumed duties with a promise to improve the content, quality and reach of the station. Dr. Iornumbe also cautioned against all forms of indiscipline, sectional and tribal bigotry […]
Start thinking outside the box, ANMD president urges movie directors
The President of Association of Nigerian Movie Directors,ANMD, Mr. Kenneth U. Ibeanusie has urged members to start thinking outside the Nollywood box if they must survive the current harsh economic climate in the country.
JAMB defends remittance of operating surplus
JAMB has vowed to continue its practice of remitting its operating surpluses to government, saying that the remittances were in line with global best practice
APM Terminals Apapa invests over N50m in employee growth in 2021
By Godwin Oritse Nigeria’s biggest container terminal, APM Terminals Apapa has invested over N50 million in employee development programs since the start of 2021. Over 100 employees have benefited from over 18 different training programs spread across various professional skills. More employee development programs are planned for the latter part of 2021 and 2022. In […]
PRNigeria not military apologist for propaganda – Editor, Yushau Shuaib
PRNigeria has refuted claims in a recent media report that attacked its integrity and called the online newspaper ‘a military apologist for propaganda’. The website has published news on military losses, successes, arrest/elimination of terrorists, attacks on personnel, civilians and towns by Boko Haram and Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP). In reactions to PRNigeria’s […]
36 African countries have health human resources crisis,says WAPCMLS
*To induct 120 elected fellows in Abuja, Monday By Joseph Erunke ABUJA-THE West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science, WAPCMLS,has said 36 African countries were facing health human resources crisis, adding that ten among them were facing “critical shortages.” The organisation’s revelation came ahead of its 2021 regional conference and induction, schedule next Monday,in […]
COVID-19: Nigeria registers 1 death, 86 new infections Sunday
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has registered one death and 86 new additional infections from across seven states on Sunday
Nigerians and deepening poverty for years to come
By Dele Sobowale “The point though to keep in mind is that if you put this in historical perspective for Nigeria, the fact remains that real per capita income in Nigeria in 2021 is the same as it was four decades ago in 1981.” Dr Shubham Chaudhuri, Nigeria’s World Bank Country Director, October 2021 on […]
PTAD reiterates commitment to sustaining its pensioners’ welfare
THE Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, PTAD, has reiterated its commitment towards ensuring that the welfare of its pensioners was sustained.
Adefisoye wins African Lawmaker of the year award
Federal lawmaker representing Idanre/Ifedore federal constituency, Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye has won the award of African Most Outstanding Lawmaker of The Year. The award was organized by the prestigious and globally recognized Pan African International. The Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele was also honoured alongside Adefisoye at the event held at the Lagos Sheraton Hotel. […]
There were unknown soldiers before there are unknown gunmen
By Owei Lakemfa I PASSED in front of the University of Abuja, UNIABUJA Staff Quarters on Sunday, October 31, 2021 on my way from the Nigeria Media Merit Award programme in Lokoja. As I did, my mind raced back to the issue of insecurity I had raised three days earlier during my keynote address to […]
Renewed activities of rice smugglers’ll jeopardize FG’s gains- Abubakar
THE Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr Mohammed Abubakar, weekend, expressed worry over renewed activities of rice smugglers as it will jeopardize Federal Government’s gains in boosting local production of the commodity.
Mending Bridges holds 7th edition, Total Woman Conference
By Elizabeth Osayande The 7th edition of the annual Total Woman Conference, TWC, tagged:” Welcome to wholeness,” is set to hold Saturday, November 20, in Lagos, Nigeria. TWC, an annual event targeted at females between ages 15-35, is aimed to inspire young women to live a chaste, focused and purposeful life. Speakers for the conference […]
