Abiodun appoints new Head of Service in Ogun
Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has appointed Dr Nafiu Aigoro as the new Head of Civil Service in the state. This is contained in a […]
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Unpaid AMCON loan: Court orders Benue workers’ salary accounts to be unfrozen
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, ordered that the salary accounts of Benue State workers be unfrozen, following a plea by the state government […]
The rare and unusual Yahya Bello
By Majeed Dahiru On the invitation of Mr Onuoha Ukeh, the Managing Director/editor in chief of the Sun newspapers, I attended the annual […]
AGF seeks universities bursars’ inputs on management of treasury
By Rosemary OgbonnayaThe Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Alhaji Ahmed Idris, has called on the Association of Bursars of Nigerian Universities (ABNU) to put […]
Update: 4 dead, 3 rescued alive at Ikoyi building collapse
No fewer than four persons have so far been rescued while four others were brought out dead from the rubbles at the 21 Storey building […]
Initial Report: 5 feared dead as 21 storey building collapses at Ikoyi, Lagos
Many workers are feared trapped in a 21-storey building under construction which collapsed on Gerard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos on Monday. An eyewitness told the News […]
Amid headwinds, Zenith Bank’s profit before tax hits N180bn in Q3 2021
As a testament to its resilience and market leadership, Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited results for the nine months period ended 30 September […]
PGF DG tasks FG on information management
Dr Salihu Lukman, Director-General, Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), has called for a new approach in information management in Nigeria, to ensure that public debates are […]
AGF Idris to FCE Zaria: ‘Exercise financial prudence’
The Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris,FCNA has urged the Governing Council of the Federal College of Education, Zaria to entrench prudence and accountability […]
FCT Minister warns traditional rulers against harbouring foreign miners
The Federal Capital Territory Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has cautioned graded traditional rulers in the territory against habouring any foreigner in the guise […]
Electoral Bill: Forum frowns at Senate’s choice of direct primaries
By Chimezie Godfrey The Electoral Forum an initiative of the Electoral Hub has frowned at the Senate’s decision to restrict parties to conducting direct primaries. […]
Six Universities emerge centres of excellence in procurement
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Federal Government has said that all is set to implement the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) Project for the […]
Court again discharges ex-SEC DG of corrupt practice charge
An FCT High Court sitting at Apo has discharged the former Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Mounir Gwarzo, from offence of […]
Lalong tasks new Board Member, Upstream Commission, Ndong, on diligence
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau, has tasked a member of the Board of Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission, Ms Rose Ndong, on diligence, on her appointment […]
AFRICMIL urges ICPC to probe violation of NPTF Act 2019, fraud in NPTF
The African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) has urged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to thoroughly investigate the […]
Buhari writes SGF, hails Ministerial Review Retreat
President Muhammadu Buhari has praised the organization and management of the recent Ministerial Performance Review Retreat for ministers, permanent secretaries and top government functionaries held […]
The hollow rituals of democracy, By Dan Agbese
Email: [email protected] SMS: 08055001912 Sometime in 1996, my good friend, the late Abidina Coomassie, published a book, Political Opportunism, in which he primarily excoriated the political enemies […]
NUC grants full accreditation in 11 new courses to Bells University
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full accreditation in 11 new courses to the Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun, The Vice –Chancellor of […]
Emergencies: SEMA trains 100 women on nutrition preparedness in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), on Wednesday commenced training of 100 vulnerable women on nutrition preparedness for emergencies in the state. Speaking at […]
Former President Jonathan pays tribute to Colin Powell
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has paid tributes to former United States Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Colin Powell, […]
Stakeholders decry pitiable state of data generation in Environment – Public Health sector
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya LivingScience Foundation Ile-Ife, in conjunction with a number of strategic partners, have organised the sixth National Conference on Environment and Health and […]
Taraba University: Non-academic staff unions stage protest over poor welfare
The joint action committee of the Senior Staff Association of the Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) at the Taraba […]
NYSC deploys 1,300 corps members to Gombe
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have deployed 1,300 Corps members to Gombe State, for the 2021 Batch ‘C’ Stream 1 orientation exercise. This is […]
Railways: Back on track in North East
By Modu Abba One of the major achievements of the Buhari Administration that is often underrated is the unwavering commitment to the restoration and modernization […]
Presidency: FG ready to collaborate with professional bodies
The federal government is ready to collaborate with well-established bodies and professionals to enhance capacity building in the area of service delivery. Speaking when he received […]