By Adeyemi Adeleye A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, has congratulated Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for the peaceful installation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ladoja was on Friday crowned the 44thContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The ancient city of Ibadan played host to eminent personalities home and abroad, traditional rulers and politicians, who gathered to witness the historical inauguration of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The ancient Mapo Hall, venue of the coronation, came alive with pride andContinue Reading
By Constance Athekame Two major electricity unions have suspended their planned nationwide strike following the intervention of the Federal Government. The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) and the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC) had threatened to embark on industrial action over unresolved issues in the powerContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Continental President of Commonwealth Business Women Africa (CBW-AFRICA), Mrs Ngozi Oyewole, has called on other developing countries of the world to emulate the reforms and policies of President Bola Tinubu. Oyewole made this known during her presentation at US/Africa Trade and Business Network, Inc meeting, atContinue Reading
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has stood down proceedings in Nnamdi Kanu ‘s trial for ruling on motion seeking his transfer to National Hospital Abuja for medical attention. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People ofContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The maritime industry is a crucial facilitator of international trade through shipping and port operations; hence, the need for building and training the critical mass of workforce needed for operational efficiency. In Nigeria, and across the globe, the workforce at the maritimeContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Country Director, Search for Common Ground Nigeria, Mr Karno Ouattara, says young peacebuilders are rewriting stories of division in Kaduna and Plateau through Joint Initiative for Strategic Religious Action (JISRA). Ouattara stated this at the JISRA Closeout organised by Search, a non-governmental organisation and its partners,Continue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has led an anti-drug and substance abuse campaign across major streets in Benin City, warning youths to shun narcotics and embrace healthy living. The two-day sensitisation drive, organised in partnership with SG Logistics Services Limited, kicked off with a public awarenessContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo/Kelechi Ogunleye The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says that President Bola Tinubu has ended decades of career stagnation in the nation’s paramilitary services with reforms that prioritise merit, welfare and rapid promotions. The minister said this in Abuja at the decoration of newly appointed senior officersContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has partnered with Master Agent Show, a non-governmental organisation, to mobilise over 50,000 Junior Secondary School (JSS) students against corruption. The Chairman of ICPC, Dr Musa Aliyu, SAN, said this at the inauguration of Basic Education Anti-corruptionContinue Reading
