Hong Kong marks anniversary of Chinese rule under protest ban
Hong Kong marked the anniversary of its return to Chinese rule in 1997 with a flag-raising ceremony on Thursday, displaying the flag of the former […]
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WHO, Yobe Govt collaborate to train 70 healthcare workers on mental health
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Yobe Government are to collaborate in the training of 70 healthcare personnel on mental health in the 17 […]
KEDCO threaten to impose N50,000 fine for illegal electricity connections
The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has threatened to impose N50,000 fines for illegal electricity connections and meter bypassing . This is contained in a […]
Let’s use democracy to achieve good governance, says Saraki
By Chimezie Godfrey The immediate past President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki has advised politicians to use democracy to achieve good governance to the benefit […]
Chinese yuan strengthens 6.4 against dollar Tuesday
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 54 pips to 6.3909 against the U.S. dollar Tuesday, according to the […]
Ex-NBA official seeks uniform sentencing guidelines for Judges, Magistrates
Mr Douglas Ogbankwa, a former Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Benin Branch, has called for a uniform sentencing guidelines for Judges and […]
AbdulRazaq pledges to invest more in human capital development
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara on Tuesday said his administration was committed to making the right investments in human capital. He also pledged to invest […]
Internet technology streamlines medical services in China
The application of internet technology has greatly optimised medical services in China, with smart hospitals reducing waiting duration and minimising hospital visits for patients, a […]
CITN inducts 285, harps on increased tax awareness
The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) on Saturday inducted 285 new associate members as certified chartered practitioners in the field of taxation. Mrs […]
Turkish citizens above 55 queue up for COVID-19 vaccines
Turkish citizens aged 55 and over flocked the hospitals after Health Minister, Fahrettin Koca, announced that the group was allowed to receive their COVID-19 vaccines, […]
Environmentalist seeks reopening of Silver River in Bayelsa to check Cholera spread
Mr Furoebi Akene, an Environmentalist, has urged the Bayelsa state government to reopen the blocked Silver River in the state so as to check the […]
Ex-Attorney-General expresses concern over use of police to prosecute cases
A Former Commissioner of Justice in Oyo State, Mr Seun Abimbola, has expressed concerns over the continuous use of police officers as prosecutors in lower […]
Our free train policy is to restore lost glory, says Osun Govt
The Osun government said it would continue to provide free train ride system for the people of the state as a way of restoring its […]
Rotary sensitises Operation Rainbow personnel, police, others on COVID-19 vaccine in Jos
The Rotary Club of Nigeria, Plateau Branch, on Tuesday sensitised the personnel of Operation Rainbow, a Plateau Government security outfit, policemen and personnel of the […]
Alleged misconduct: Imo judicial service commission dismisses 1 magistrate
The Imo Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has dismissed Magistrate G.C. Okoli over alleged misconduct.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the notice of the […]
Niger Govt. directs closure of public schools
Niger State Government has announced the closure of all secondary schools in the state for two weeks, from March 12 to March 26. A statement […]
Ekiti moves to block revenue leakages, eliminate double taxation
The Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service, (EKRS) says it has commenced a tax reform that will block all leakages in revenue generation and eliminate double […]
FIRS boss harps on investing in women, girl child’s empowerment
Mr Muhammad Nami, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS), has stressed the need for adequate investment in empowerment of women and girl […]
Ekiti Govt. restates commitment to teachers, students’ welfare
The Ekiti State government, on Thursday in Ado-Ekiti, restated its commitment towards improving the welfare of teachers and students in the the state. Mrs Olabimpe […]
Nasarawa Gov’t trains public officers on implementation of procurement law
The Nasarawa State government on Monday began a two-week training for political and public office holders on procurement laws. The training is geared towards effective […]
Nigeria and Presidential Democracy: Any Better Alternative? (2), By Hassan Gimba
In Nigeria and Presidential Democracy: Any Better Alternative? (1), we touched on how cries of marginalisation permeate the air. Partisan interests are placed above national […]
Where I’m headed after NOUN – Ex-VC Adamu
A former Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Abdalla Uba Adamu, has revealed where he is going to be […]
Shippers Council pledges enhanced services for effective transport/maritime system
The Nigeria Shippers’ Council has pledged to scale up its services to Kogi Shippers to ensure an effective transport transport/maritime system. Mrs Ify Okolue, Zonal […]
Herdsmen and the Security Challenge, By Dakuku Peterside
In the South West ,Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho has recently been in the news. The self-styled Yoruba activist gained popularity (or […]
Babalakin’s MMA2 imports $500,000 worth X-ray machines, upgrades air conditioning system
Nigeria’s flagship privately operated airport terminal, Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2, (MMA2) Lagos is embarking on a massive upgrading of its X-ray machine and […]