Mary Habila was like daughter to me – Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Thursday, described late Miss Mary Habila, a staff member who died at the minister’s residence in Uburu, Ebonyi State, as “like a daughter” to him. Read Also: Mary Habila told boyfriend she had nosebleed night before death — Umahi Habila, a nurse with the David Umahi Federal University […]
PenCom aims to improve police pensions, says exit from CPS not needed
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —THE The National Pension Commission, PenCom, has moved to allay rising unrest among Nigeria Police personnel about remaining in the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), saying it aims to secure improved retirement benefits for officers—not to back their withdrawal from the scheme. Director-General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, said on Tuesday that the […]
NIWA to establish, upgrade jetties, phase out unsafe boats
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA has unveiled plans to establish more jestties across the country, upgrade dilapidated infrastructure, phase out unsafe boats with a view to strengthening waterway safety enforcement, and deepening collaboration with the private sector to unlock full potential of Nigeria’s inland waterways. Speaking at a media briefing in […]
Stakeholders seek credible elections, stronger legislative oversight at NASS Open Week
By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja Stakeholders have called for credible elections, stronger legislative oversight and greater transparency in governance as the National Assembly marked its Open Week in Abuja. Speaking at the event, themed “Three Years of the 10th National Assembly: Advancing Transparency, Inclusion and Reform,” former Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, John […]
Apapa Customs seizes N26.5bn Cannabis hidden in imported cars
By Godwin Oritse Operatives of the Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have intercepted 4,143.5 kilograms of Cannabis Indica with an estimated street value of ₦26.569 billion during a routine cargo examination at the Apapa Port. The Customs Area Controller of the […]
Choose skills over prostitution, Sophia Lawrence urges young girls
Popular event planner and founder of Sophie’s Treat Trove, Mrs. Sophia Otemabor Lawrence, has urged young girls to shun prostitution and embrace education, vocational training and entrepreneurship as pathways to financial independence and personal fulfillment.
