No payment of gratuities in Rivers since 2014 – Pensioners
PENSIONERS in Rivers State have pleaded with Governor Nyesom Wike, to commence the payment of their gratuities and pension arrears gradually, lamenting that retirees have not been paid gratuities since 2014. The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, in the state, Collins Nwonkwo, said: “No gratuities or accumulated arrears have been paid so […]
Osinbajo harps on administration of justice system
By Olayinka Ajayi Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the administration of the justice system is the foundation of law and order. Speaking at the 20th Memorial Anniversary Symposium of late Bankole Olumide Aluko, tagged: “Administration of Justice: The Ideal Standard, The Nigerian Reality and our Potential,” the vice president In his keynote address, showered […]
30-year-old woman in Police net for spending fake currency
By James Ogunnaike Operatives of Ogun State Command of Nigeria Police have arrested a 30-year-old woman, Bola Agbedimu for spending fake one thousand naira notes at Kila market in Odeda local government area of the state. The suspect, according to a statement issued by the command image maker, Abimbola Oyeyemi, was arrested following a report […]
ASUU Strike: Coalition hails Gov Yahaya Bello, PAAU over stable calendar
The Coalition for Education and Justice (CEJ) has welcomed the refusal of Prince Abubakar Audu University Ayingba, Kogi State, to partake in the ongoing Academic Staff Union of Universities strike, noting that it is another proof of Governor Yahaya Bello’s incredible reforms in the educational sector. The group said since he assumed office in 2016, […]
Agreements with Twitter not censorship – FG
The Federal Government says the agreements it reached with Twitter to resume operations in the country were not meant to censor the microblogging site and other social media platforms in general. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who stated this on Saturday, added that the agreement, to be extended to other social […]
Afrobeats singer, Lil Fish, new single release ‘Rara’ gets fans in the mood
The fast-rising Nigerian singer, Adejimi Oladimeji, popularly known as Lil Fish, has a new tune that is getting fans excited. Lil Fish whose new release ‘Rara’ has already put his fans in the jolly mood, is rated as one of the hottest vocalizers, now revving up the dance halls in towns. READ ALSOMusic has no […]
Makinde receives last batch of 3,300 participants in agribusiness project from Nasarawa
. By Adeola Badru Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Sunday, received batch eleven of the total three thousand three hundred participants of the state’s Youth Entrepreneurship Agribusiness Programme (YEAP), who just arrived in Ibadan from Nasarawa State after their training in agribusiness. The youths numbering about three hundred who could not hide their […]
COVID-19: NGO donates hygiene products to Ebonyi
An International Organization, Transforming Intermittent Preventive for Optimal Pregnancy (TIPTOP) Jhpiego, weekend, said it has donated 9,404 packets of Medical Facemasks, 2, 496 bottles of Sanitol Hand Sanitizer and 260 bottles of Hand Wash to Ebonyi state to fight COVID-19 pandemic.
Pantami’s professorship: ASUU lacks power under Trade Union law to sanction FUTO — Lawyer
A notable legal practitioner based in Abakiliki, Barr. Iheanacho Agboti, weekend, stated that the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has no right under the Trade Union (Amendment) Act 2005 to sanction management of any University for any supposed infraction.
NEMA provides relief items to thousands of IDPs after Muna campfire incident
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA has revisited and provided food and non-food items to thousands of Internally Displaced Person IDPs who were affected by fire incident which killed one person, several others injured, with makeshift houses razed down Thursday last week at Muna Elbdawi camp in Borno state.
Logistics: Expert proffers solution to dispatching irregularities
By Dickson Omobola Tech innovator, Ndidiamaka Madubuike, has promised to put an end to dispatching irregularities nationwide and in Africa, saying it became vital due to the complex demands associated with the transport of goods and services. Speaking during the launch of Delivery Metropolis, a digital platform for conveying goods, Madubuike, said it would simplify the […]
NYPF tasks Niger Delta leaders on modern empowerment
YOUTHS under the aegis of Nigeria Young Professionals Forum, NYPF, weekend, told Niger Delta leaders to conform with the realities on the ground, and leverage technological advances in the training and empowerment of the people of the region in a sustainable manner.
Copyright Commission engages MCSN, DJAN on royalty payments
By Emmanuel Elebeke The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has commenced discussion with the Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN) and Disco Jockeys Association of Nigeria (DJAN) for the emergence of an appropriate framework that would ensure the collection of royalties for musicians and improve the business dealings of DJs. This was announced at a consultative […]
FUTA Teaching Hospital: Deji of Akureland, Falae others lead delegation on advocacy to National Assembly
The Deji of Akure land, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, has led a delegation to the ongoing public hearing of the Senate Committee on Health at the National Assembly in support of the Akure Teaching Hospital Bill.The Deji of Akure land, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, has led a delegation to the ongoing public hearing of the Senate Committee on Health at the National Assembly in support of the Akure Teaching Hospital Bill.
DELTA 2023: Urhobos of Warri vow to mobilize for Omo-Agege
URHOBOS of Warri in the All Progressives Congress, APC, Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State, Sunday, resolved to mobilize both party and non-party faithful for the actualization of the 2023 governorship of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege.
Tuface, Broda Shaggi, others storm launch of We2geda in Lagos
It was all excitement as Tuface Idibia, Broda Shaggi and other bigwigs in the entertainment industry graced the unveiling of the new movement, We2geda NG in Lagos on Saturday. The event which marks the official launch of We2geda South West and execution of the strategic partnership with Lead Generation Initiative was held in BON Hotel, […]
