By Adedeji Egbebi The Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government Area in Ekiti, Mr Osadare Oloruntoba, on Sunday warned residents to desist from defecating in bushes and open places. Oloruntoba gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Eda-Oniyo. He expressed satisfaction with the cleanContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi An Ibadan-based gapyear school, Erudite Millennium, has broken a new world record in the recently conducted A level examinations by Cambridge International Education. The co-educational institution made Nigeria proud by emerging the only school in the world to record 100 per cent passes in CambridgeContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The National Universities Commission (NUC) has concluded its series of train-the-trainers workshop for staff members of 206 universities in the country. The training was to ensure effective delivery of the new curriculum- the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS), developed by the commission for NigerianContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have pledged to join forces in tackling illegal mining activities in Ekiti, Oyo and Osun States. EFCC Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. The statementContinue Reading
Gov. Bala Mohammed By Olaide Ayinde The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission (BSCSC), has terminated the appointment of two senior civil servants for alleged forgery and diversion of fund. This is contained in a statement by the Information Officer, BSCSC, Mr Saleh Umar, in BauchiContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 28 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Enugu. EFCC Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja The suspects according to him are: Godwin Ogbonna, Bright Chidozie,Continue Reading
By Raji Rasak A senior officer with Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) under Federal Operation Unit Zone A, Ikeja, on Friday died in a fatal auto crash along Lagos Badagry expressway. Mr Williams Manga, Unit Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in BadagryContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola Oyo State Government has approved immediate release of a car loan for primary school teachers across all zones in the state. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan by the Coordinating Director, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board,Continue Reading
Gov. Seyi Makinde By Monday Ijeh Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State would on Aug. 21 host a retreat, organised by the Committee of Retired Inspectors-General of Police (I-Gs) in Ibadan. Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations of the Police Service Commission (PSC) said thisContinue Reading
By Patience Aliyu The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), has urged stakeholders in the Plateau business community on the need for improved trade facilitation to boost exportation. The organisation made the call during its one day state-level workshop themed: “Increasing Non-oil Export through Trade Facilitation in Plateau” whichContinue Reading
