IFAD-LIFE-ND has reduced youth restiveness in Bayelsa – Project coordinator

By Felicia Imohimi Mr Amos Ebiowei, Bayelsa State Project Coordinator, Federal Government/International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)-Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND), says the project has helped in the reduction of youth restiveness in Bayelsa. Ebiowei said this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading

NCoS promotes 16,582 officers, warns against indiscipline

By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service has promoted 16,582 officers and personnel across multiple cadres, marking the largest promotion exercise ever conducted in the service’s history nationwide, according to officials in Abuja Tuesday. Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, disclosed this during the decoration ceremony for newly promoted officers andContinue Reading

NUJ FCT chair prioritises welfare of journalists in Yuletide outreach

By EricJames Ochigbo The Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Ms Grace Ike, has reaffirmed the union’s commitment to the welfare of journalists in the territory. Ike gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja, in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of the distribution ofContinue Reading

Investors gain N578bn as Santa Claus Rally boosts NGX

By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian equities market closed bullish on Tuesday, leading to N578 billion gains for investors. This marks the 9th consecutive bullish session. Gains in stocks like: Aluminium Extrusion Industries, Austinlaz, Custodian Investment, First Holding Company, FTN Cocoa Processors and 24 others drove the market into positive terrain.Continue Reading

Tinubu has shown commitment to South-South region, says SSDC Executive Director

By Deborah Coker President Bola Tinubu has shown commitment to the South-South region, Dr Timi Tonye, the Executive Director of Corporate Services, South-South Development Commission, has said. Tonye said this on Tuesday in Patani, Delta, in his paper presentation at the unveiling of the “Patani United Front for Re-Election ofContinue Reading

Yuletide: FRSC clears articulated vehicles, ends Lokoja gridlock

By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has removed two articulated vehicles hindering free flow of traffic at Koton-Karfe-Murtala Bridge, Banda and Lokoja Highway. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this on Tuesday while assessing the traffic situation at the Lokoja gridlock alongside theContinue Reading