By Bukola Adewumi A coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CNYL) has written to President Bola Tinubu, demanding the appointment of a Senior Special Assistant to the President (SSAP) on Youth Affairs. Mr Nehemiah Zaka, the National Coordinator of the CNYL, who spoke on behalf of the coalition, made the callContinue Reading
By Ahmed Kaigama The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Bauchi State Chapter, on Thursday condemned the alleged police torture of 28-year-old Aminu Abidina to death in Bauchi. Mrs Sadiya Saleh, Chairman of the Human Rights Committee (HRC) of the NBA, stated this in a statement made available to newsmen in Bauchi.Continue Reading
By Victor Adeoti Mr Sunday Agboola, the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Osun, has assured residents of the state of improved service delivery by the Corps. Agboola said the command would continue to work harder to justify the trust reposed in the Corps byContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Prof. Jonah Onuoha, a don, on Thursday, underscored the need to promote leadership development at the national level to ensure sustainable democracy in Africa. Onuoha said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. According to him, the thought by people to alwaysContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) has called for the inclusion of its members in the implementation of the 700 million dollars World Bank- funded water, sanitation and hygiene Programme. The programme, called the Sustainable Urban, Rural Water Supply Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) Project is beingContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Dr Ifeanyi Ogbu, the immediate past Chairman of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) FCT Chapter, has called for the establishment of veterinary medical centres in all Local Government Areas in the country. Ogbu made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Director-General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr Garba Abari, says patriotism and active citizens participation will help Nigeria to achieve national growth and development. Abari said this in Abuja on Tuesday at a news conference to commemorate the 2023 National Citizens and Patriots’ Day. The News AgencyContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has partnered with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to strengthen ongoing reforms in the energy sector to improve productivity and add value to the economy. According to a statement by Janet McDickson, Head, Media, BPP, the Director General of BPP, MammanContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate confirmed the appointment of Dr Olayemi Cardoso as the Governor of the CBN on Tuesday. It also confirmed the nomination of Mrs Emem Usoro, Mr Muhammad Dattijo, Mr Philip Ikeazor and Dr Bala Bello as the bank’s deputy governors. Their confirmation followed the consideration andContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon The Governor of Osun, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday in Ile-Ife joined in advising Nigerians that early detection of cancer saves life. Adeleke gave the advice while declaring open a three-day symposium commemorating the 10th anniversary of the African Research Group for Oncology (ARGO). The event wasContinue Reading
