By Joan Nwagwu The Federal Government says it has withdrawn the contempt of court proceedings against organised labour for embarking on a nationwide protest. This is contained in a letter addressed to the lead counsel to the NLC, Falana and Falana’s Chambers and obtained by the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has underlined his support for ongoing mediation efforts by the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) in the wake of the July 26 coup in Niger. UN Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Farhan Haq said this while answering questions from journalists onContinue Reading
By Chinyere Nwachukwu The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has withheld the results of 262,803 candidates who wrote the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Mr Patrick Areghan, the council’s Head of National Office (HNO), said this at a news conference to announce the release of the results.Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate has confirmed 45 ministerial nominees out of the 48 nominees forwarded to it by President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation followed the consideration and approval of the nominees during Monday’s plenary. The nominees include Sen. Abubakar Kyari (Borno ); Abubakar Momoh (Edo), Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Prof.Continue Reading
By Victor Nwachukwu The Ikukuoma Sports Development Foundation and the management of the Nationwide League One (NLO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the ponsorship of the Super 16 Cup championship. The MoU was signed in Owerri for sponsorship the tournament slated to hold in Owerri in SeptemberContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The Federal Government has urged the country’s women’s national basketball team D’Tigress to shun drug addiction and other forms of social vices for them to enjoy the benefits of winning the 2023 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Tournament. Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Sports and YouthContinue Reading
By Mohammed Tijjani No fewer than 294 Army Officers on Sunday commenced a week long Senior Staff Course Qualifying Examination, holding at Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the examination is being conducted by the Nigerian Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC).Continue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has ordered the immediate suspension of Mrs Adenike Adekanbi, General Manager, Lagos State Infrastructure and Asset Management Agency (LASIAMA). Mr Olumide Sogunle, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Strategy, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. The governorContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha Sen. Ikechukwu Abana, Chairman, Lifebridge Diagnostic Medical Centre, Abuja said on Sunday that he would continue to use the facility to impact positively on the lives of Nigerians. Abana said this in Abuja at the commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the medical centre, which he describedContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Ministry of Health has urged citizens to enable breastfeeding by supporting working parents with conducive workspaces to improve health of the baby and address malnutrition. Ms Patricia Deworitshe, Director, Media and Public Relations in the ministry, made the call in a statement in Abuja aheadContinue Reading
