By Omeiza Ajayi, ABUJA Ahead of the 2023  general elections, the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers has expressed support for The Nigeria Agenda Initiative, a group seeking an end to ethno-religious politics in Nigeria. Chairman of the council, King Dandeson Jaja, the Amanayabo of Opobo Kingdom, described the unity and citizens’ focus national advocacy […]

…as Reps test-run voting device By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila at Wednesday plenary said that the vote of every member of the House must count in the forthcoming voting on bills to amend the 1999 Constitution. Accordingly section 9 of the Constitution, any bill seeking to amend the constitution […]

By Shina Abubakar, OSOGBO An Osun  State High Court, sitting in Ile-Ife, yesterday, declined to set aside its November 22, 2021 judgement, which affirmed Mr Soji Adagunodo, as the Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state. The court, in its judgement, had held that the preservative order of an Ikirun High Court, which […]

An online movie and content streaming and rental network, Wooclick has unveiled its maiden campus quest for undergraduates in tertiary institutions across the country.

By Godwin Oritse    THE Federal  Government yesterday confirmed the appointment of Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko as the substantive Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA. The letter of confirmation signed by the Director of Press, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Eric Ojiekwe said that the appointment is with immediate effect. READ ALSONPA, IMO collaborates […]

By Godwin Oritse THE leadership of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has said that building a modern and resilient port infrastructure would fast track the country’s economic development, facilitate good paying jobs and enable sustained peace across the country. Speaking at a meeting with port service providers shortly after a facility assessment tour of the Onne […]

By Joseph Erunke ABUJA–NORTHERN youths have backed the call for the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele,to contest the 2023 presidential election, saying those kicking against it were enemies of the country in view of the CBN’s achievements in office. The group, under the aegis of Arewa Consultative Youth Movement,ACYM,in a statement,Wednesday, by its national coordinator,Kabiru […]

By Ndahi Marama No fewer than five Boko Haram informants, food and logistics suppliers were apprehended in Mandaragirau village of Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. This is even as the suspects were on Wednesday handed over to the authorities of Abogo Largema Military Cantonment, Biu in Borno State for further action. The apprehension […]

…Unveils solution for seed distribution …Targets 540,000 beneficiaries  By Emmanuel Elebeke The President of Interra Networks Limited, David Onu,  says  Nigerian farmers have remained poor over the years because of their failure to embrace high yielding  seeds. He said that the farmers must learn to stop cultivating poor seeds that produce little or no yields and embrace […]

By Gabriel Olawale, LAGOS A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos State, Mr. Uthman Shodipe-Dosunmu, has warned those within and outside the party, who want to discredit Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and the former Deputy National Chairman of the party, Olabode George, to be mindful of the consequences. Speaking during […]

Former Chairman of First Bank, Ibukun Awoika, Former Managing Director Flutterwave, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, are among the 15 speakers that will lend their voices at the 2022 Agile conference.

United States Consulate’s Deputy Public Affairs Officer, Jennifer Foltz has said it was imperative for young girls to have access to mentors from a range of fields who can help them gain skills and boost their confidence to consider higher education and careers in STEM. 

By Henry Umoru The Senate Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Mrs. Emily Chidinma Osuji as Executive Director of the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). The confirmation of the nominee was sequel to the consideration of the report of the Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions. In his presentation; Chairman of the Committee, Senator […]

By Eguono Odjegba Unrelenting in its drive to sustain the tempo of anti-smuggling operation, the Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has made another huge seizure of 9 containers of unprocessed and semi processed wood. This is in addition to the seizure of a container of unregistered pharmaceutical, codeine syrup and caps, with a […]

The European Union, EU, has adopted a seven-year funding scheme worth €508 million on a multiannual Indicative Programme which focuses on three broad priority areas, namely: Green and Digital Economy; Governance, Peace and Migration; and Human Development.