Rivers guber: I’m heading back to APC – SDP’s Magnus Abe
“Politically, I am heading back for the APC,” the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 governorship election in Rivers State, Magnus Abe said he would be returning to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Technological advancement raises used car market above $1.14b
The Nigerian used car market is positioned for a boom in 2024. It is all going to be influenced specifically by technological advancements.
Airtel Africa gets new CEO
To accomplish its strategic objectives and enter into further development stages, a leading telecommunications firm, Airtel Africa plc, has appointed Sunil Taldar as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.
Pastor shot in ‘murder attempt’
Aloysius Bugingo was shot on Tuesday evening when “unidentified assailants opened fire on (his) vehicle… before swiftly escaping the scene on a motorcycle”, said Ugandan police.
Plateau massacre: FG commences deployment of relief materials to affected communities
The Federal Government has begun deployment of food and non-food relief materials to communities and victims of the Christmas Eve attacks by marauding gunmen in Plateau State.
Soludo moves to advance technology, innovation in Anambra
By Ezra Ukanwa, Abuja THE first lady of Anambra State, Mrs. Dr. Nonye Soludo, paid a visit to tech ecosystem players at the Solution Innovation District (SID Hub), as part of efforts to advance and encourage technology and innovation. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Innovation and Business Incubation, […]
We’ ll not lower standards on achieving air safety, others — Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said the country’s Aviation sector will not compromise on international standards to achieve safer skies.
Fake result: Sanction Nigerian institutions offering unaccredited courses, NANS tells FG
“While we commend the federal government for its quick decision to suspend the accreditation of degree certificates obtained from institutions in Benin Republic and Togo, it is important for the government to take further steps into investigating the activities of relevant agencies fingered in the fraudulent activities.”
Efforts ongoing to secure release of Nnamdi Kanu – Deputy Speaker Kalu
“We can’t put all our programmes and plans on social media. He (Kanu) is my brother. Is he in the mix of what we are trying to do? Yes! It’s one of our agendas to ensure he’s released. Who wants their brother to be in jail?”
Niger Delta groups, others laud new NDDC board on palliatives
YENAGOA A coalition of youth groups and other stakeholders in the Niger Delta have hailed the new management of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC for putting smiles on the faces of the people of the region this yuletide.
Play, sleep should be prioritized in Nigerian Nursery and Primary Schools
The value of play and sleep in the lives of young learners cannot be overemphasized in their pursuit of academic excellence. As a supporter of holistic education, I think that important facets of a child’s development are being overlooked in Nigeria’s nursery and primary education systems. It is imperative that we address the urgent need to include play and sleep time in school schedules.
Economy ‘ll remain bleak for next 6 months — NECA
“Probably, the end of second quarter to the end of year might be more friendly”
Doctors in England to hold longest NHS strike ever
Hospital doctors in England on Wednesday begin their longest consecutive strike in the seven-decade history of Britain’s National Health Service (NHS).
Arewa groups want fair treatment of northerners in NGF
By Fortune Eromosele The Northern Emancipation Network (NEN) has expressed concerns over alleged marginalization of Northern professionals within the administrative staff structure of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF). This was contained in a statement signed by NEN Secretary-General, Haruna Ibrahim Anaruwa, on Wednesday. “Of particular concern to the NEN is the recent incident involving Abdulrazaque […]
Ondo PDP disagrees with party’s NWC over suspension of chairman
The nine State Working Committee, SWC, members of the People’s Democratic Party in Ondo State and the National Working Committee, NWC, of the party have disagreed on the suspension of the state chairman, Fatai Adams, over alleged anti-party activities.
Trump appeals Maine primary ballot ban
Former US president Donald Trump filed an appeal on Tuesday against a ruling by the top election official in Maine that would keep him off the presidential primary ballot in the northeastern state.
