The World Bank has approved 750 million dollars for the Nigeria State Action on Business Enabling Reforms (SABER) Programme-for-Results. This is contained in a statement obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) from the World Bank website on Friday in Abuja. The statement said the 750 million dollars...
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The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has called on the Federal Government to abolish both West African Examination Council (WAEC) and National Examination Council (NECO) examinations free for inmates. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of NCoS, FCT command, Mr Chukwuedo Humphrey said this in a statement issued on Friday in...
As a background to this piece, the word corruption came from the Latin word corruptus, which “means to break or to destroy.” Corruption according to AL-Gore, a former Vice President of the United States (USA), destroys and breaks that trust which is absolutely essential for the delicate alchemy at...
The Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) says 80 per cent of premature deaths from heart diseases can be addressed if tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, harmful use of alcohol and air pollution are controlled. Addressing a news conference in Lagos on behalf of the NHF, Mrs Dolapo Coker, Member,...
As Nigeria mark 62nd Independence Anniversary, some residents of the North-East have commended the military and other security agencies over the successes recorded in the campaign against Boko Haram insurgency and criminal activities. They also lauded President Muhammadu Buhari administration’s commitment to end terrorisim, banditry, kidnapping, protect lives and...
Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun says that the China-Nigeria trade volume has recorded a great rise of 7.1 per cent in the past one year hit 12billion U.S Dollars. Cui made this known in Abuja during the Nigeria-China Cultural week, one of the activities lines up to commemorate...
The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the arrest of four middle-aged persons, including three women, over an alleged attempt to abduct a 10-year-old girl. The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on his verified twitter handle monitored by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on...
The Chief of Defence Staff U(CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor on Thursday urged graduating cadets of Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA), to uphold discipline, loyalty, patriotism and professionalism, being the hallmarks of military career. The CDS stated this at the Academy Regimental Dinner night, organized in honour of graduating cadets of...
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen has called on women to vote for female candidates in the forthcoming 2023 general elections to enhance women participation in politics. Tallen made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York on the Sidelines...
I find it difficult to accept the common view that people hold that good governance is a singular rather than group responsibility. The people must invest consciously in the governance of their society. People always have the governance or leadership they deserve; it is all about you, and as...
By SAM ADZEGE, Abuja- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has refuted allegations of bribery over N122.4m returned by some members of the party’s national working committee, saying the funds were for housing allowance. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba National Publicity Secretary and...
At least four members of the Peoples Democratic Party’s National Working Committee have returned about N122.4 million to the party. In separate letters to the PDP, the NWC members said the monies had been paid into their account without their knowledge. The money was said to be part of...
Elites must be willing to sacrifice so people can benefit, says Osinbajo at Independence Day lecture
Elites must be willing to sacrifice so people can benefit, says Osinbajo at Independence Day lecture
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said in order to build a successful society and nation, there must be a deliberate effort to create unity, with equity, justice, the rule of law, accountability as components. Osinbajo said the onus particularly lies on the elites of...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari says the signing of the Peace Accord with former President Goodluck Jonathan and other presidential candidates in the build up to the 2015 elections contributed largely to the peaceful outcome of the polls. Receiving the National Peace Committee (NPC), led by...
By ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corp in Bauchi State, Yusuf Abdullahi, has confirmed that four people have been killed in a multiple fatal crash that occurred on Thursday at Tashan Mai-Alewa along Bauchi-Kano road in Ganjuwa local government area of Bauchi state. He...
Popular crossdresser, Bobrisky, took to social media to announce his intention to be a father as he sources for a surrogate mother. The socialite shared a series of posts where he mentioned some of the things his girl child will enjoy when she eventually becomes a parent. Bobrisky called...
North London derbies are always feisty encounters but Saturday’s clash between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will have an extra incentive, with top spot in the Premier League at stake. Twenty-four hours later, champions Manchester City host Manchester United as the Premier League in England returns with a derby bonanza...
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) says it is concerned with the cost implications that will arise from adopting new technologies for greener shipping. Its Executive Secretary, Mr Emmanuel Jime, made this known on the sideline of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) 2022 World Maritime Day held in Lagos. According...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The National Assembly leadership on Thursday met the Minister of Finance and top officials of the Ministry in preparations for the 2023 budget presentation by President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr Ola Awoniyi, the Special Advised to President of Senate, said this in a statement issued...
The Osun Governor-elect, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, has lauded the Supreme Court judgment affirming him as the authentic Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the July 16 election. Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Mr Rasheed Olawale, on Thursday in Osogbo, said that outcome of the...