Buni swears in 7 Perm Secs, others
Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe on Tuesday expressed the determination of his administration to equip and reposition the Public Service. He made the pladgge […]
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JUSUN strike suspension: Lawyers express different views
Some Lagos-based lawyers have described as laudable, suspension of the 64-day-old strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). The lawyers told the News […]
FRSC commander says use of bicycles can reduce road crashes
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Edo Command says there is need to use bicycle as a means of transportation so as to reduce Road […]
UK Culture Secretary says BBC must act fast to restore trust
Britain say the BBC must act fast to restore trust This was after a damning report into how it secured a 1995 interview with Princess […]
China to relax birth policy: Sources
China says it will be careful in relaxing its birth policies for fear of harming social stability, policy sources said. It said this even as […]
Osibanjo outlines FG’s support policies for development of ICT startups ecosystem
The Vice President Prof. Yemi Osibanjo has said that the Federal Government is to reconvene the Technology and Creativity Advisory Council on policies that would […]
APC promises aspirants level field at Anambra governorship primary
Sen. Ken Nnamani, APC southeast vice-chairman has assured that the party will provide level playing field for aspirants to contest for its Anambra governorship ticket. […]
Akeredolu resumes, restates commitment to impactful governance
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, on Monday, expressed his readiness to deliver impactful governance to the people of the state. Akeredolu, while speaking with […]
Ganduje tasks Kano students on responsible behaviour
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has urged Kano students in different institutions across the country and abroad to always behave responsibly as potential leaders […]
FG working to ensure 30m homes access digital television – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the Federal Government is working to ensure that 30 million homes in the country have […]
Senate approves establishment of National Agricultural Development Fund
The Senate has approved the establishment of the National Agricultural Development Fund for the purpose of providing finance to support strategic aspects of agricultural development […]
Creating necessary linkages for enhancing the impact of govt policies – Keynote Address by SK Usman
CREATING NECESSARY LINKAGES FOR ENHANCING THE IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT POLICIES ON NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: A KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY BRIGADIER GENERAL SK USMAN (RTD) mni FNIPR fapra […]
We’ll put in place policies to boost economic growth – Makinde
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his administration will continue to put in place policies that will boost the economic growth of the state. […]
Yobe govt cautions LG chairmen against unnecessary expenditure
Yobe government has cautioned newly elected local councils chairmen in the state against unnecessary expenditure, urging them to adhere strictly to budgetary provisions. Alhaji Yerima Mahmud, […]
Court orders DAAR communications to pay ex-newscaster’s entitlements
The National Industrial Court, Abuja on Wenesday, ordered DAAR Communications Plc to pay a former newscaster with the African Independent Television (AIT), Peter Kumba, his […]
Can This Grandmother Save The World? By Azu Ishiekwene
As the World Trade Organisation (WTO) formally announced the appointment of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director General this week, a Swiss newspaper received her with […]
African Trade Unions hail Okonjo-Iweala, insist on respect for workers rights, decent jobs
African trade unionists have tasked the new Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to ensure that global trade agreements promote workers’ […]
WTO: Women entrepreneurs say Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment ‘a milestone achievement’
Some women entrepreneurs have described the emergence of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General, World Trade Organisation, as a milestone achievement for women, particularly, African women. […]
APC: Blueprint Publisher, Idris Malagi registers at polling unit
…Canvasses active participation in politics Chairman/CEO Blueprint Newspapers Limited, Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, has registered as a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC […]
The Nigerian Media has no business fawning over terrorists
By Daniel Okereke On whose side is the Nigerian media, the people, or Boko Haram terrorists? Has ‘democracy-fatigue’ set in to blur media gatekeepers’ loyalty […]
Crypto-currencies: We need to open up our economy, not close it, says Atiku
By Chimezie Godfrey The Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has urged the government to focus on the expansion of the economy and job […]
Buhari shares APC vision, asks youths to participate in politics
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja said the future of All Progressives Congress (APC) lies in strengthened internal democracy, with transparent electoral processes, pro-people policies […]
Beyond Corruption Perceptions Index 2020, By Auwal Musa Rafsanjani
“Nigeria ranks poorly in 2020 CPI, why does it matter and what should the Nigerian Government do about it” Every year, the publication of the […]
Mandela and the parable of the Fulani , By Hassan Gimba
In his autobiography, Long Walk To Freedom, first published in 1994, the revered Nelson Mandela wrote: “When a man is denied the right to […]
Alert: Presidency kicks over alleged smear campaign plot against Buhari
Nigeria’s presidency has alerted the general public to what it described as another plot to wage smear campaign against President muhammadu Buhari. The latest alert […]