Emeritus Prof. Peter Okebukola, one time executive secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC) says there is need for Nigerians to promote the thoroughness of JAMB, rather that discredit it. According to him, discrediting the effort of the examination body can be detrimental to the growth of the entire education system....
Bode
President Bola Tinubu, vice president Kashim Shittema and the All Peoples Congress (APC) on Wednesday closed their defence in Mr Peter Obi and his Labour Party’s petition. Counsel for Tinubu and Shettima, Wole Olanipekun , SAN informed the presidential election petition court (PEPC) that they are closing their case...
The Lagos State on Wednesday arraigned a 17-year-old boy before an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for allegedly abducting and defiling a 15-year-old girl. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the minor is charged with three counts of defilement, abduction from custody of parent and...
The Police Commissioner in Niger, Mr Ogundele Ayodeji, says a preliminary investigation has revealed an in-house conspiracy to the robbery attack at the Emir of Minna Palace on Tuesday. Ayodeji stated this in a chat with journalists, on the side line of the G-7 states Technical Committee Meeting in...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – In line with its rejigged operational tactics towards creating a safer motoring environment in Nigeria, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has successfully recorded 25% reduction in the total number of Road Traffic Crashes (RTC) and 53% decrease in the numbers of people killed...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – The Federal Government has condoled with the family of late Chief Mobolaji Ajose-Adeogun, over his demise. Ajose-Adeogun, died at the age of 96, was the first Minister of the Federal Capital Territory(FCT) during the regime of Gen. Murtala Muhammed. He was charged with the...
There has been so much talk of late about the Ministerial appointments that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is about to make. Given the fast-paced style of governance that he has adopted so far, it is expected that he would not waste time in coming up with a list of...
Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, attended a meeting of frontline leaders of thought in the pan-Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere, stating that he remains committed to the process of ensuring peace, unity and progress of Yorubaland. The governor, who spoke shortly after the meeting held at the...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the Imo gubernatorial election slated for Nov. 11 Sen. Samuel Anyanwu says his vying for governorship to reposition the state. Anyanwu said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja by his...
Maj.-Gen. Bamidele Alabi has taken office as the 41st General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna. Acting Deputy Director, 1 Division Nigerian Army Public Relations Office, Lt-Col Musa Yahaya, stated on Wednesday that Alabi took office on Monday. “The newly-appointed General Officer Commanding 1 Division,...
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says that 14 states and 31 communities may witness heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding from July 4 – 8 across the country. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, Territorial Coordinator, NEMA, Lagos Territorial Office. Farinloye urged...
Plateau civil servants will suspend their on-going strike if government pays the balance of their February and March salaries, Mr Eugene Manji, NLC chapter chairman in the state said in Jos on Wednesday. Plateau civil servants embarked on an indefinite strike on May 11 after government failed to meet...
The Acting Inspector-General of Police Mr Olukayode Egbetokun has ordered the deployment of 35 Commissioners of Police (CPs) to states and formations nationwide. This is contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday. He...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), Mr. Gbenga Adebayo, has praised the exceptional leadership of the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta. Mr. Adebayo also commended...
…Dangote and Chukwuma coming second and third respectively By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Mr. Tony Elumelu, Chairman of UBA Plc and Heirs Holdings, has emerged as the most admired business leader in Nigeria in a national survey conducted by a Lagos- based national publication, The Top10 Magazine....
The acceleration of the early phases of shipping’s decarbonisation is in the offing as Nine players across the maritime value chain have announced in a joint statement their commitment to developing and implementing robust book and claim chain of custody systems. According to World Maritime News, the signatories of...
Latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria Today Gain access to download Premium Android Apps including CV/Resume builder How You can make $1,000/week with minimal effort online 2023 Outcess Solutions Nigeria Limited Internship Programme Crunchies Fried Chicken Recruitment for Manager Trai.nee Job Vacancies at IHS Towers Job Openings at Dalewares Institute of...
U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday honoured the memories of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr., late American Presidents and COVID-19 victims as well as those who contributed to the freedom of the country. Biden, in his message to celebrate the 245th Independence Day anniversary with military families at the...