By Segun Giwa The Ondo State Conscience Movement (OCM) has congratulated Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his victory in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election. The Chairman of the Group, Mr Shalom Olaseeni, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Akure.Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Dr Christopher Nwanoro, a disability rights activist, has lauded the Federal Government for its efforts to ensure inclusiveness for the Disability Community in Nigeria. Nwanoro, also the President, National Disability Empowerment Forum (NADEF), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) stated this when he spoke with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has retained its position as the best performing Federal Government agency in the transparency and efficiency ranking for the year 2023. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Special Adviser to the President on Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and Investment, statedContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Former Military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon and his wife, Victoria, on Sunday celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary with thanksgiving at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Maitama, Abuja. The couple exchanged vows on April 19, 1969, at the Anglican Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos, during Gowon’sContinue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke The Ondo State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Mr Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye, on Saturday allegedly assaulted Mr Tayo Ikujuni, an Assistant Editor-in-Chief, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The assault took place during the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in the state. It happenedContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has called for a cultural and spiritual reawakening of its people following the conclusion of the Amaseikumor Festival in Gbaramatu, Delta. Prof. Benjamin Okaba, President, INC, made the call on Saturday in a communique assessing and dissecting the activities showcased at theContinue Reading
By Doris Esa The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Cameroon on Transboundary Ecosystems Conservation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the MoU, signed on Friday in Abuja, is on cooperation framework on Transboundary Ecosystems Conservation and Sustainable Management of ForestryContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) and its joint venture partner in OML 85, First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (First E&P), have commenced oil production from the asset. Production from the asset, also known as Madu Field, which is located in shallow watersContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran The Federation (FA) Cup, a Nigerian domestic football tournament, with teams drawn from the 36 states and the FCT, has been renamed “The President Federation Cup”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the renaming ceremony, attended by the organisers and stakeholders, took place on FridayContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Stakeholders in Nigeria’s automotive industry have reiterated their commitment to grow the sector in order to ensure it contributes its quota to the country’s development. They spoke in Abuja at a dialogue on Automotive Component Manufacturing in Nigeria, organised by the National Automotive Design and Development CouncilContinue Reading
