By Naomi Sharang Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo says the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omumma, will broaden education in the state and the country at large. He made the remarks in Abuja, when the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu presented him, the Certificate ofContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The House of Representatives on Tuesday observed a one-minute silence in honour of the late son and grandson of the Senate Minority Leader, Sen. Abba Moro. The solemn observance followed a motion by Rep. Philip Agbese (APC–Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo), during plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu.Continue Reading
By Ibrahim Bello The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has warned that anyone working against the sovereignty and unity of Nigeria will be treated as an enemy of the state. Musa issued the warning on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi, while addressing the General Assembly of the NorthernContinue Reading
By Amina Ahmed Mr Samila Shehu, a father of three and resident of Azare in Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State, on Tuesday reversed his decision not to allow his children to be immunised, following the death of an infant in his neighbourhood. Shehu, who admitted being a non-compliantContinue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke A former Territory Manager with Guinness Nigeria Plc, Mr Ntima Anya, has dragged the multinational beverage company, Guinness Nigeria Plc. before the National Industrial Court in Akure. Anya is seeking N100 million in damages over what he described as the wrongful, unlawful, and inhumane termination ofContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Dr Adebowale Adedokun, the Director-General (D-G), Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening transparency, efficiency, and professionalism in Nigeria’s public procurement ecosystem. Adedokun said this in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head, Public Relations, BPP in Abuja on Monday.Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Zahra Buhari-Indimi, daughter of Nigeria’s late former President Muhammadu Buhari, will host a charity football match in Abuja, in a move to empower youths and promote maternal health and education. The high-profile exhibition match, organised in collaboration with the Attom Foundation, will hold on Saturday at theContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The South-South Development Commission (SSDC) says it will partner with LPV Technologies to promote renewable energy access and youth empowerment across the region. Miss Usoro Akpabio, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SSDC, disclosed this on Monday during a tour of LPV Technologies’ solar panel manufacturingContinue Reading
By Martha Agas An energy expert, Ms Rahila Thomas, has called for the establishment of a high-level inter-ministerial committee to address the burden on mining companies that largely self-generate power for their operations. Thomas, the Country Director of Energy Markets and Rates Consultants (EMRC) Limited, made the call in anContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Prof. Muhammad Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has called for the development of health policies that are rooted in the day-to-day realities and voices of Nigerian communities. Pate, represented by Dr Nse Akpan, the Director of Port Health Services in the ministry said thisContinue Reading
