Ex-INEC boss Yakubu arrives Doha as Nigeria’s new Ambassador

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has arrived in Doha to assume duties as Nigeria’s ambassador to Qatar, stepping from one of the country’s most contentious domestic offices onto one of the world’s most strategically consequential diplomatic stages. Yakubu, who concluded his tenure at the […]
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FG launches ₦200bn Capital drive for proposed cooperative bank

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Federal Government on Thursday launched a ₦200 billion share capital mobilisation campaign for the proposed Cooperative Bank of Nigeria under the Renewed Hope Cooperative Reform and Revamp Programme (RH-CRRP), aimed at strengthening cooperative-driven economic growth across the country. The initiative was unveiled by the Minister of State for Agriculture […]

FG unveils national policy for regional development

—Document will guide operations of regional commissions, strengthen development planning across six geopolitical zones — Momoh By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—THE Federal Government on Thursday unveiled a National Regional Development Policy aimed at providing a strategic framework for the operations of Nigeria’s regional development commissions, ending months of policy uncertainty following their establishment. Minister of Regional […]

DELSUTH consultants begin indefinite strike over chairman’s dismissal

Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), Oghara, was on Thursday thrown into disruption as medical consultants under the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) commenced an indefinite strike over the dismissal of their chairman and alleged government insensitivity to their demands.

NEC okays N83.2bn flood intervention, moves to strengthen regional development framework

—Says additional funding possible after assessment of flood threats nationwide By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA— IN what appears to be a proactive measure, the National Economic Council, NEC, on Thursday approved the release of over N83.2 billion for flood preparedness and climate disaster mitigation across the country. The ₦83.2 billion was half the N166.4 billion intervention […]

ADC Youths petition NJC, demand justice Lifu’s removal

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The National Youth Wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Thursday petitioned the National Judicial Council (NJC), calling for the removal of Justice Peter Odo Lifu from all matters involving the party and seeking his dismissal from the bench over alleged misconduct. The petition follows a Federal High Court […]

Yiaga Africa, IPC raise alarm over vote buying, journalist safety in Ekiti poll

By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti — Civil society organisations have raised concerns over vote buying, journalists’ safety, and the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) ahead of Saturday’s Ekiti State governorship election. Yiaga Africa has identified vote buying as one of the major threats to the credibility of the poll, urging security agencies and anti-corruption bodies […]

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