ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi The Nigeria Customs Service has decorated no fewer than 68 of its newly promoted Senior Officers of Bauchi Zonal office. Speaking at the brief ceremony which took place at the Nigeria Customs Zonal Office in Bauchi, on Tuesday, the Comptroller Administration, Boyilia Binga, said the promoted...
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By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday warmly rejoiced with the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, on the clearing of all allegations against him by an anonymous group, and further validation of his competence and integrity to lead the institution. In...
… says revision to strengthen consumer protection EHIME ALEX, Lagos The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has explained why it undertook a revision of the framework stipulating the processes for resolving consumer complaints arising from service delivery by telecoms operator in order to achieve greater effectiveness in the sector and...
An independent panel of experts, headed by former Irish president Mary Robinson, has cleared the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) of corruption, according to a report obtained by AFP. Akinwumi Adesina, 60, a charismatic speaker known for his elegant suits and bow ties, became the first Nigerian...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 829 COVID-19 patients were discharged on Monday. The NCDC in a tweet said the number was the highest in one day since the index case was reported on Feb. 27. Nigeria, It said, has successfully treated 18,203 cases of COVID-19. The NCDC data showed...
Every year, July 28 is marked as World Hepatitis Day (WHD). It is a day dedicated to increase the global awareness and understanding of viral hepatitis and the diseases that it causes. Viral hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused by a group of viruses known as hepatitis A,...
Reputation Poll International, a leading global reputation-management firm, has released the 2020 list of 100 Most Reputable Africans. The list features 47 women and 53 men from diverse sectors including; Leadership, Entertainment, Advocacy, Education and Business. The selection Criteria are: Integrity, Visibility and Impact. Very prominent personalities featured in...
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi The People’s Democratic Party in Bauchi state has lambasted ex-Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, for dumping the party for the All Progressives Congress, describing him as a “political prostitute.” The State Chairman of the PDP, Hamza Koshe Akuyam, who stated this in an interview with...
By EMMA OBI, Calabar – Three trucks with over 40 transformers suspected to have been stolen have been impounded in Cross River State. One of the officials in the team that impounded the trucks said they suspect strongly that “the transformers were stolen and are being taken out of...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to government and people of Mali to consider recommendations of the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) Special Envoy, former President Goodluck Jonathan and his team, in resolving the political crisis, saying a government of national unity will provide...
Governor Babagama Umara Zulum of Borno State on Monday signed the N108.8billion 2020 Revised Appropriation Bill into law. The Appropriation Act was unanimously revised and passed by the State House of Assembly members for Executive assent for the state Capital and Recurrent Expenditures this fiscal year. Speaker of the...