2023: 5% PWDs should constitute ad-hoc staff, INEC told
By Ezra Ukanwa, Abuja AHEAD of the 2023 general elections, a rights group: Inclusive Friends Association, IFA, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to consider 5 per cent of People With Disabilities, PWDs, as ad-hoc staff. This was even as they raised concerns over previous attitude of INEC’s ad-hoc staff towards PWDs, […]
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Wale Tinubu, others to speak on sustainable use of fossil fuels at Africa oil Week
Top players in the oil and gas sector including Oando Group Executive, Mr Wale Tinubu, are billed to speak at this year’s Africa Oil Week slated to take place in Cape Town, South Africa. The event has as the theme: “Sustainable growth in a low carbon world,” and is expected to witness top players in […]
Shun malignant campaigns of name-calling, badmouthing — Group counsels political parties
As political parties get set to begin campaigning ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Movement for Nigeria’s Transformation, MNT, has advised political parties to shun malignant campaigns of name-calling and bad-mouthing of their opponents.
Friendly: We’ll be all out for victory – Algeria forward, Delort
By Efosa Taiwo Algeria forward Andy Delort says the Desert Foxes will do everything it takes to beat the Super Eagles in tonight’s friendly clash. The Desert Foxes will be looking at extending their three-match dominance over the Super Eagles when both teams clash on Tuesday night. Djamel Belmadi’s side are also unbeaten in the […]
PDP crisis: I’ll continue to stand with Wike — Ortom
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has reiterated that he would continue to stand with his Rivers State counterpart, Governor Nyesom Wike on the injustice meted out to him and other members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, assuring that he has not broken ties with the Rivers Governor.
Retired General, Iyaloja General, others solicit support for military widows
The National Chairman of The Nigerian Legion, Major General Abdulmalik Jibril (rtd), General Abdulmalik Jibril (rtd), Iyaloja General in Nigeria, Mrs Folasade Tinubu- Ojo have joined other well-meaning Nigerians to solicit support towards a better living for military widows in Nigeria.
EndSARs: Panel indicts 72 policemen, awards N438.9 million compensation to victims
No fewer than 72 police officers and men have been indicted by the Independent Investigation Panel on Human Rights Violations committed by the disbanded Special Armed Robbery Squad of the Nigerian Police Force.
Hurricane Ian begins to hit Cuba with heavy winds, rain
By Biodun Busari The first tough winds ahead of Hurricane Ian began to strike Cuba’s south coast on Monday evening as authorities were swift to evacuate residents, secure boats and board homes amid warnings of a life-threatening storm surge. The fast-growing storm is positioned about 155 miles (250 km) southeast of Cabo San Antonio, in […]
Balami dumps APC for LP, joins Obidient movement
Foremost Nigerian youth leader and aviation expert, Comrade Isaac Balami has dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Labour Party, LP.
Court nullifies Senator Alieru’s PDP primaries, affirms first winner as valid
A federal high court sitting in Birnin Kebbi, on Tuesday nullified the second People’s Democratic Party (PDP) primaries for Kebbi central senatorial district which Alieru participated in.
Ayade’s industrialisation drive, laying foundation for C’River’s future — Lai Mohammed
…says Ayade has sown seed of development By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Minister of Information, and Culture, Alhaji Lai Muhammed has commended Cross River governor , Prof. Ben Ayade for laying the foundation of industrialisation for future of the state. The Minister, who was in Cross River for the 2022 World Tourism Day, gave the […]
