By Gami Tadanyigbe The National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR) in collaboration with Prof. Felicia Anumah Diabetes Centre have called on the Federal Government to implement sugar-sweetened beverages tax to help reduce diabetes and obesity in the country. The organisations made the appeal on Thursday during a sensitisation walk/rally, healthContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola Dr Temitope Babajide, Chairman, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Ibadan District Society, says the institute will promote networking and provide empowerment for its members. Babajide stated this during a courtesy visit to Bakertilly Nigeria in Ibadan on Thursday. She said that the association would bridgeContinue Reading
By Okon Okon Mahmud Kambari, Permanent Secretary Service Welfare Office, office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), has lauded Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan HOCSF, for her concern over the wellbeing of workers. The permanent secretary made the commendation at the sendoff party, organised by the office ofContinue Reading
Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), AVM Hassan Abubakar, addressing officers and men of NAF during his maiden operational tour of units to Makurdi, Benue. By Sumaila Ogbaje Chief of the Air Staff, AVM Hasan Abubakar, says the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is expecting 51 additional platforms to boostContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Acting Chairman of EFCC, Mr Abdulkarim Chukkol, says the commission will continue to put up a fierce battle against corruption and all forms of economic and financial crimes in the country. Chukkol said this on Friday at the passing-out ceremony for 318 Economic and Financial CrimeContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The newly installed President of Rotary Club of Abuja Metro, Mr Oritsejolomi Ayomike, has promised to provide a responsible leadership for the club with greater impact and increased participation for the year. Ayomike made the pledge at a fundraising, award presentation and his investiture ceremony as theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), says Nigerian troops in various operations, eliminated several terrorists and bandits across the various theatres of operation in North East, North Central and North West. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, said this while briefing newsmen on the operations ofContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters says the destruction of rogue vessels used to steal crude oil in the Niger Delta is in line with the extant laws guiding the military operations. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, said this while addressing newsmen on the operations ofContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha An NGO, Ladi Memorial Foundation (LMF), has donated over 1000 garments to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) at Durumi, Abuja, in commemoration of “2023 World Youth Skills Day”. The Executive Director of LMF, Mrs Rosemary Osikoya said the garments were made by youths between ages 12 to 18Continue Reading
By Bridget Ikyado The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu has recommended multi disciplinary approach to address the lingering insecurity in the country. Kalu made the recommended at a round table discussion of stakeholders on ‘Conflict-Sensitive Strategies to Address Insecurity’ organised by Vision Africa in Abuja.Continue Reading
