By CALLISTUS OFFOR – After a rigorous selection process, MTN Nigeria, in partnership with Pan-Atlantic University, announced on Monday the 20 Fellows to participate in the third edition of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP). “These top media practitioners have been selected to participate in this initiative aimed at...
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Director General (DG) of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi, has said the South-East ranks among the regions with the highest human trafficking infractions in the country. Waziri-Azi said this on Monday at the opening of a one-day workshop organised...
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, has said the livestock sector has the potential to contribute more than 11 billion dollars annually to Nigeria’s economy if properly harnessed. Abdullahi communicated this at the 3rd meeting of the Peste Des Petits Ruminants (PPR)...
No fewer than 200 Customs officers, who retired in 2022 are yet to receive their pension entitlements from their Pension Fund Administrator (PFA) which is Premium Pensions Limited (PPL). The concerned ex-customs officers, alleged that they have done all the necessary documentation, yet, could not receive their pensions from...
Stakeholders in host communities have demanded that oil companies be compelled to address adverse health impact of oil exploration in the Niger-Delta. The stakeholders made their position known on Monday during a public presentation of the research report on the impact of oil extraction on women’s health in...
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda has released over N10 billion to chairmen of the 34 local government areas of the state to build primary health centres. The governor said this during an interactive session with journalists on Monday in Katsina, saying that three primary health centres would be...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – The Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), has called on the federal government to commence the process of an upward review of federal allocation to the 774 local councils across the country to enable them to pay the proposed 62, 000 Naira...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – As part of efforts in ensuring the well-being and protection of every child within nation’s capital, the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has inaugurated the FCT At-Risk Children Implementation Committee. While inaugurating the committee on Monday in Abuja, the minister described...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Borno State Government, in collaboration with the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, has launched the distribution of crop production inputs for the 2024 rainy season. The event, which took place in Dusuman, Jere Local Government Area, aims to...
35 members of the House of Representatives have proposed a Bill for an Act demanding the constitutional alteration to provide for the rotation of executive powers among the six geopolitical zones. This according to them is to ensure equal representation and reduce the desperation and tempo of agitation...
A staff Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has been remanded at Ikoyi correctional facility for allegedly stealing close to N10 million from customers of the bank. The suspect, Komolafe Oluwayomi of the Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos branch, has been accused of betraying the trust reposed in him...
Elder statesman, Chief Nduka Eya, has urged Nigerians to stop ‘demonising governors’ over Local Government Area administrative and financial autonomy. Eya made the call while addressing newsmen in Enugu on Sunday on issues bordering ton he nation and its people. He said that the current negative perception...
….Says Ogoni Development Authority must be operationalized By NWAORGU FAUSTINUS – The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People has reiterated its stands in strong terms the conditions that can lead to drilling of oil in Ogoni land. MOSOP made the position known during its congress and rally which...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH, Lafia – The Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Nigeria, Kayode Egbetokun, has mourned the death of a retired CP, Jatau Anga, who died last week Tuesday. Recalled that the retired CP, JS Anga, who hailed from Nasarawa State, died after a protracted illness at...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku has offered to partner the private sector in developing marine transportation across the Niger Delta region. He disclosed this at the Marina Resort in Calabar on Saturday during the grand...
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The Patriots, an eminent group of leaders of thought in collaboration with June 12 Pro Democracy Movement of Nigeria, will on June 12 in Lagos, host a national rally in honour of late Chief MKO Abiola. Prof. Anthony Kila, Chairman, Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the June 12...
The Committee of Youths on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS), has called on the the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), to align its minimum wage demand with governments’ ability to pay sustainably. Its Director-General, Mr Obinna Nwaka, made the call during a thanksgiving service to mark the end of the 2024...
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), says it has so far transported 99.2 per cent of Nigerian pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj rites. The Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Malam Jalal Arabi, made this known at a news conference on the first...
Some residents in Bauchi have expressed concern over hike in ram and sheep prices ahead of the Eid el-Adha celebration. Eid el-Adha or the “Fest of Sacrifice” is a significant holiday celebrated by Muslims to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham) devotion to God. It is being observed on the...