FEC approves new policy on Internally Displaced Persons
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a new National Policy for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, disclosed this when she briefed State House correspondents on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the […]
African insurers chart ways of rebuilding economy amidst pandemic
By Rosemary Iwunze The African insurance market is set to brainstorm on ways the sector can contribute to ongoing efforts at rebuilding economies seriously impacted by the pandemic. Accordingly, insurance operators across Africa and the world will converge in Nigeria from September 4-8, 2021 as the country hosts the 47th Conference and Annual General Assembly […]
Avert bloodshed, Opobo community tasked Wike
Governor Nyesome Wike of Rivers State has been urged to quickly intervene to stem the tide of the looming chieftaincy crisis, tearing the Opobo community in Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area of the state apart.
Anti-open grazing Law: Akwa Ibom citizens knock gov Emmanuel over deadline
Citizens of Akwa Ibom State have expressed disappointment over state government’s failure to meet the September 1 deadline set by the 17 Southern governors for the promulgation of the Anti-open grazing Law in their respective States
Sack of ministers not enough to cover your failures, PDP mocks Buhari
By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Wednesday said the sack of Agriculture and Rural Development Minister, Mohammed Nanono and his Power counterpart, Saleh Mamman, cannot atone for the “failures” of President Muhammadu Buhari. The two ministers were axed by the Commander-in-Chief but the main opposition party said it will investigate the […]
Anambra yet to recover from politics of godfatherism — ZLP Candidate
The Candidate of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) for the Nov. 6, Anambra governorship election, Dr Obiora Okonkwo, on Wednesday said that the state had yet to recover from the 2003 politics of godfatherism. Okonkwo stated this during his unveiling as ZLP flag-bearer for the state governorship election by the party’s National Chairman, Chief Dan Nwayanwu, […]
PDP Reps reject Emergency Rule in Benue
Members of the House of Representatives from Benue State on the platform of People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Wednesday, rejected a call by Special Duties Minister, George Akume for the State of Emergency to be declared in Benue State
Congresses: APC approves inauguration of Ward executives
By Omeiza Ajayi – Abuja The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved the inauguration of Ward executives who were elected at the recently concluded nationwide Ward Congresses. The decision was part of the resolutions reached at the 16th Meeting of the APC’s Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC held Thursday at the Buhari House, […]
Ajiboye resumes after renewed tenure as TRCN Registrar
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA–Reappointed Registrar of Teachers Registration Council, TRCN, Prof Josiah Ajiboye, has assumed duties with a pledge to pursue the implementation of policies that will enhance teachers’ welfare. Ajiboye was received to a rousing welcome by the staff of the TRCN on Wednesday, following his reappointment as the Registrar of TRCN, by President […]
Bird flu outbreak may affect availability of produce at Yuletide — Poultry farmer
A poultry farmer, Mr Emmanuel Iregbeyen, says the recent outbreak of bird flu in the country may affect the availability of poultry products for Yuletide. Iregbeyen, Managing Director, Emiraz Farms Ltd., Aiyedotu Poultry Farmers cluster, Ojo, Lagos, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. According to him, the predicted scarcity of […]
PDP shifts inauguration of campaign council for Anambra poll
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has shifted the inauguration of its Anambra governorship national campaign council from Thursday to Monday, Sept 6. The party disclosed this in a statement by its National Organising Secretary, retired Col. Austin Akobundu on Wednesday in Abuja. Akobundu said that the inauguration hold at 3p.m., at the PDP National Secretariat, […]
