SPV: Keyamo gives EFCC, ICPC, other 72- hour ultimatum to arrest, prosecute Atiku
…Threatens to go to court if there is delay By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, and Spokesperson of the APC […]
Day: January 16, 2023
AFRIMA: Burna Boy wins artiste of the year 2022 award
By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian singer and music producer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as “Burna Boy”, has won the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) artiste of the […]
Nobody will rig elections in Benue – Ortom
…As scores of APC members in Tarka, Buruku, Gboko dump party for PDP By Chimezie Godfrey The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has assured the […]
Court to deliver judgment in suit seeking to stop INEC from dis-enfranchising voters Jan. 30
By Wandoo SomboThe Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed Jan. 30 to deliver judgment in a suit seeking to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission […]
Expanded, diversified participation in international trade key to growth of African economies – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that expansion and diversification of involvement in international trade and global value chain by African countries is pivotal for wealth […]
DSS denies invasion of CBN, says reports fake news
By Danlami Nmodu The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied reports Monday that its operatives invaded the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. A statement […]
CBN Gov, Emefiele resumes duty amid anxiety
The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has resumed duty after his annual vacation abroad. Mr. Emefiele, who proceeded on leave in December 2022, resumed work today, Monday, January 16, 2023.
Ayo Olukotun: A Requiem Too Early This Dawn, By Tunde Olusunle
My brother, namesake and senior colleague, Tunde Ipinmisho it was who called me to convey the distressing information about Ayo Olukotun’s medical situation in the […]
NDDC Board: We’ll mobilize our people now against pervasive injustice – Ijaw Groups
By Chimezie Godfrey The Ijaw Interest Advocates (IIA) &Izanzan Intellectual Camp (IIC) have threatened to mobilize their people against pervasive injustice in the recently inaugurated […]
Emefiele: Group backs DSS, counters detractors
By Chimezie Godfrey A civil society group known as the Patriots Network Nigeria (TPN) and the Citizens Stability Forum (CSF), have backed the Department of […]
Managing population growth in IDP camps through family planning
The security challenge in some parts of the country has presented various headaches
to governments, the military and the entire society.
Attacks on INEC facilities and implications for 2023 general elections
From all indications, Nigerians’ confidence in the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) and the country’s electoral process has continued to grow as it
moves closer to the scheduled 2023 general elections.
2023: Policeman killed as unknown gunmen attack INEC office in Enugu
By Chimezie Godfrey The Enugu South Local Government Area office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has been attacked by unknown gunmen. A statement […]
With new ISO certifications, Africa Prudential commits to excellence
In recognition of its operational, management and organisational effectiveness,
Africa Prudential has bagged more certifications from the International
Organisation for Standardisation, also known as International Standards
Organisation.
Breeding more donkeys in Nigeria
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) has factored the breeding of more
donkeys in the National Agricultrural Technology and Innovation Policy (NATIP). The purpose is to
prevent their extinction. NATIP is to guide the revitalisation of all aspects of agriculture in the country
between 2022 and 2027.
Media Rights Agenda Condemns Expulsion of Arise TV
LAGOS, Monday, January 16, 2023: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today condemned the expulsion of an Arise Television cameraman from a campaign meeting by the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, with the business community in Lagos on January 13, 2023, describing the action of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council (APC-PCC) as bizarre, highhanded and a violation of the rights of the media.
Zulum allots land as Buhari approves two Institutes for Borno
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has allocated 30 hectares of land for the establishment of an Industrial Equipment and Machinery Development Institute (IEMDI) and a Skill Acquisition Institute, both approved by President Muhammadu Buhari, for siting in Borno State.
Access Bank restates commitment to deepen presence in Kenyan market
Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest lender, Access Bank PLC, has cited the failure to fulfil some requisite conditions as the reason for calling off the proposed acquisition of Sidian Bank. The discontinuation ends Access Bank PLC’s binding agreement with Centum to acquire the entire 83.4 percent shareholding held by the investment company in Sidian Bank Ltd.
We Disconnected Sokoto, Zamfara MDAs Over N2.5bn Debt , Kaduna Electric Explains
The Management of Kaduna Electric has said it was forced to disconnect power supply to all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and other facilities belonging to Sokoto and Zamfara State Governments after the two states were issued Demand as well as Final Disconnection Notices by the Company three weeks ago.
For the Nigerian Youth, 2023 is a defining moment, By Dakuku Peterside
Will 2023 be a defining moment for the Nigerian youth and the future of Nigeria? Obviously a slippery question that deserves attention. The most recent […]
INEC, Insecurity And Next Month’s General Elections, By Kazeem Akintunde
Nigerians, in a few weeks, will go to the poll to elect a new set of leaders. A new President is expected to emerge before […]