Conclude signing of Electoral Bill before recess, CSOs tell NASS
By Gabriel Ewepu AS reactions continue to pour in over President Muhammadu Buhari’s turning down signing of the long awaited Electoral Act Amendment Bill, Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, under the aegis of Civil Society Partners on Electoral Reforms, Tuesday, told members of the National Assembly to pass the bill into law before going on recess […]
Deploy geospatial technologies to end food insecurity – Fashola charges surveyors
By Chris Ochayi The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has charged surveyors to deploy geospatial technologies and techniques to unlock the land and improving the soil for sustainable food production and security. Fashola, who gave the charge at the opening ceremony of the 2021 Survey Coordination Conference and meeting of the Adversary […]
Nasarawa killings hearth wrenching – Buhari
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari last night expressed grief over the heart-wrenching murder of 45 farmers and scores injured following renewed hostilities in Lafia, Obi and Awe Local Government Areas of Nasarawa State. President Buhari in a statement by his senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu said the sympathies of […]
Reps task security agencies on insecurity in Kaduna
By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja House of Representatives yesterday urged the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Usman Baba Alkali and the service Chiefs to halt the killings in Birnin Gwari area of Kaduna State. The call came on the heels of a resolution by Hon. Shehu Balarabe at Tuesday plenary. READ ALSO:Reps pass controversial infectious diseases bill […]
NBM threatens legal action against BBC over documentary, issues 7-day ultimatum
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Neo Black Movement of Africa (NBM) has issued a seven days ultimatum to the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and its partners to retract what it described as defamatory documentary against the movement or it would institute a N1b damages claim against the media outfit. There is a documentary […]
COVID-19: Makinde flags off mass vaccination campaign in Oyo
By Adeola Badru Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Tuesday, flagged-off mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the state, admonishing residents to take advantage of the free-health service aimed at ensuring safety of all against the dreaded virus. Makinde made the declaration, during the flag off, held at the popular Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan and being […]
Customs seize smuggled goods worth N854.2m, vows owners will face forfeiture
By Bashir Bello KANO — The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Strike Force Zone B on Tuesday said it has seized contraband goods worth N854.2m Duty Paid Value, DPV in Kano/Jigawa axis, noting that the owners stand risk of forfeiting the goods. The Coordinator, Deputy Comptroller Oseni Olorukooba made this known while showcasing the contraband goods […]
Yuletide: Sanwo-Olu harps on COVID-19, omicron variant safety, fire outbreak
Seeks corporate’s support on empowerment in 2022 .Tasks on tree planting By Olasunkanmi Akoni Ahead of the yuletide, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, called on Lagos residents to observe all COVID-19 and Omicron variant safety protocols, as well as be more cautious and take all necessary precautions to avoid any mishap relating […]
Cleric task Christians on giving, talents discovery
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE presiding pastor of Simply Worship International Ministry, Pastor Vivian Atenaga, has said that the essence for organizing Christmas carols beyond celebrating the season was to harness and discover hidden God given talents in young people. Atenaga made the statements during the Carol Night service organized by the church and […]
Presidency commissions ICT centre to modernise work processes
—no room for paperwork by end of 2025, Says Yemi-Esan By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—THE Presidency, yesterday, commissioned an IT training Center with services expected to be provided by internet giant, Messrs Galaxy Backbone and located within the State House Auditorium. The Center built with a robust Internet Connectivity, is aimed to assist the staff in […]
Illegal Extension: PSC Orders former CSO to Ex-President Jonathan to retire with immediate effect, return all salaries
By: Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja The Police Service Commission, (PSC), presided by its Chairman, former IGP Musiliu Smith, after it’s 13 plenary meeting in Abuja which held on Monday 20 December and Tuesday 21 December, has directed a Commissioner of Police, CP Abdulkarim Dauda to tender his letter of retirement with immediate effect for breach […]
