FG commences disbursement of tertiary institution staff support fund
The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of funds under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), designed to strengthen staff welfare, institutional productivity, and innovation across Nigeria’s tertiary education system. This is contained in a statement made in Abuja on Friday by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs […]
Nothing can stop my presidential ambition – IBB
General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida has declared that nothing can stop him from contesting the 2011 presidential election.
Diaspora Nigerians seek inclusion in 2011 polls
Nigerians in the Diaspora have urged the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, to work out arrangement that would enable them exercise their franchise at the elections.
N-Delta confab holds in London
THE 2010 edition of the International Conference on the Niger Delta, convened by Victor Ojakorotu of the Department of International Studies, Monash University, Johannesburg has been slated for August 23-24.
Govt College Ughelli Old Boys marks 65th anniversary
As part of activities to mark her 65th anniversary, Government College Ughelli Old Boys Association will, Thursday, at the Cinema Hall 1 of the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu in Lagos, host an information Technology (IT) seminar on: Nigeria’s Educational System in the Internet Age.
2011: Field credible candidates, Jonathan urges PDP
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, urged Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to ensure that it parades credible candidates if it must win next year’s elections
2011: Ogor PDP members adopt Uduaghan
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogor, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State has adopted the state Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan as their gubernatorial aspirant for 2011.
Electricity subsidy: NGO calls for Sanusi’s removal
THE Initiative for Better Power Supply, IBPS, a non- governmental organisation, has called for the removal of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mallam Lamido Sanusi over his comments on the electricity subsidy.
Controversy trails inauguration of DESOPADEC board
Controversy has continued to trail the inauguration of the interim management Board of the Delta State oil Producing Area Development Commission, DESOPADEC, following the expiration of the Chief Wellington Okirika-led board as stipulated in the law establishing the commission.
PDP, AC set for showdown over severeance benefits
A simmering crisis is brewing at Sabo-Gida Ora, the administrative headquarters of Owan-West Local Government Aarea of Edo State, as former political office holders, who are members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, are set to clash with the Action Congress, AC, council members over non-payment of severance allowances to former political office holders in the council.
SSS to probe alleged forged certificates at Oko Poly
AUTHORITIES of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, says arrangements had been concluded to invite the State Security Service, SSS, to investigate suspected forged certificates in the Institution
