El-Rufai: What a good turn didn’t deserve, by Azu Ishiekwene
My mother used to warn me that the words of my mouth could claim my head if I weren’t careful. She should have saved that warning for another man: Nasir el-Rufai, former minister and governor of Kaduna State. I’ve often joked that even if you beheaded El-Rufai and minced his skull, his tongue would still be […]
Ufuophu-Biri commended for naming polytechnic building after Oborevwori
By Paul Olayemi The Delta State Government has commended the Rector of Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, Prof. Emmanuel Ufuophu-Biri, for naming the institution’s ultramodern Administrative Building after the state Governor and Visitor to the Polytechnic, Sheriff Francis Oborevwori. The commendation was delivered by the Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerovwo Tonukari, during an official visit […]
S4C empowers 150 Benue women in conflict communities
By Peter Duru, Makurdi About 150 women in conflict-affected communities in Benue State are benefiting from a livelihood restoration initiative designed to strengthen public safety and rebuild hope. The project, implemented by Spaces for Change (S4C) with support from the Open Society Foundation, targets women in communities such as Naka in Gwer West and Daudu […]
AEDC targets NNPC’s 350MW plant to boost power supply to Abuja
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has disclosed plans to enter into a bilateral power supply agreement with NNPC Limited to improve electricity supply to the Federal Capital Territory. The proposed arrangement will enable AEDC to receive power from NNPC’s 350-megawatt power plant located in Gwagwalada, which is scheduled for completion […]
Ikotun, Igando residents decry poor power supply; it’s reduced allocation – Ikeja electric
According to residents, while other areas have been enjoying steady power supply, the area has suffered poor supply for close to a month.
Foundation opens 6th cohort of public leaders programme
By Gabriel Ewepu The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has announced the opening of applications for the sixth cohort of its flagship AIG Public Leaders Programme (AIG PLP), a six-month executive education initiative delivered in partnership with the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government. The programme targets high-potential public sector leaders from English-speaking African countries, equipping them […]
