By Doris Esa The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has stepped up efforts to ensure that Nigeria’s beaches are clean as well as the sustainability of the environment. The Director – General of NESREA, Prof. Aliyu Jauro, stated this at a news conference organised by the agencyContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput The National Association of Nigerian Students (NAN) and some groups of youth on Tuesday endorsed the Governorship candidate of Action Alliance (AA), Chief Olayinka Braimoh, for the Nov. 11 Governorship Election in Kogi The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that group declared their endorsement of AAContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput The Wife of Kogi Governor, Hajiya Amina Bello on Tuesday inaugurated a school and clinic; she reconstructed and equipped for the Eika-Ohizenyi community in Okehi Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the projects, solely financed by the governor’s wifeContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The 2023 IBB Independence Golf and Tennis tournament gets underway in Abuja, with the overall winner expected to cruise home with a brand new car from PAN Nigeria Ltd. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that over 500 players from Nigeria, and four other countries willContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh Acting Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday in Abuja presented cheques totalling N1.3 billion to 420 families of police officers who died in active service. Egbetokun said the cheques were for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 policy years under the Group Life Assurance policy ofContinue Reading
Gov Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Tuesday approved the grading and upgrading of 300 traditional stools in Kogi The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the approval was part of the outcome of the Executive Council meeting held at the Lugard House in Lokoja on Tuesday. Bello, who presidedContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Tuesday, restrained the Ondo State House of Assembly from impeaching the Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, over alleged gross misconduct. Justice Emeka Nwite gave the interim order in a ruling shortly after Aiyedatiwa’s counsel, Kayode Adewusi, moved the ex-parte motionContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye No fewer than 10 countries are expected to participate in the 2023 edition of the West & Central Africa Challenge Trophy in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the week-long event will hold at the Lakowe Lakes Golf Estate and Resort from Oct. 3Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu has emphasised the need to work collaboratively to ensure global recognition and empowerment of Nigerian women. A statement by Mr Chinem Pressley, the Media Consultant to the minister, said that Bagudu expressed this thought when he receivedContinue Reading
By Hogan Bassey The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, has urged the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN) to avail itself with the documents of Nigeria Agenda 2050. A statement by Chinem Pressley, Media Consultant to the minister, indicated that Bagudu gave the advice whenContinue Reading
