Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan urges electoral reforms

By Naomi Sharang The Senator representing Kogi Central, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) has called for electoral reforms to make elections more credible in the country. Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Chairperson, Senate Committee on Local Content said this while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday. The lawmaker while recalling her battle and subsequentContinue Reading

ICRC strengthens capacity of journalists to address pre-hospital injuries

By Franca Ofili The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Wednesday in Abuja trained journalists on first aid, with the aim of strengthening their capacity to address pre-hospital injuries. The Communication Coordinator of ICRC, Mr Qusai Alazroni, said that the training was necessary to enable them save lives,Continue Reading

Nigeria targets bn revenue through national shipping line

By Chiazo Ogbolu The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, says the ministry will consider the re-establishment of a National Shipping Line through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. Oyetola said this at the maiden stakeholders roundtable engagement on Advancing Sustainable Development in Nigeria’s marine and blue economyContinue Reading

Lagos govt. dismisses Rhodes-Vivour’s financial impropriety allegation against Sanwo-Olu

By Florence Onuegbu Lagos State government on Tuesday in Ikeja dismissed allegations of financial impropriety levelled against Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu by Mr Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, governorship candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the March 18 election. Rhodes-Vivour had alleged on his Twitter handle on Nov. 19, that Sanwo-Olu funded his responseContinue Reading

Gen Alli, former COAS, dies at 79

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has expressed heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Nigerian Army, on the passing of former COAS, retired Maj.-Gen. Chris Alli. The condolence message is contained in a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brig -Gen. OnyemaContinue Reading