By Abiodun Lawal Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says adults and societal leaders owe it to the youths to provide truthful, transparent, transformational, and selfless leadership. Obasanjo spoke in Abeokuta on Saturday at the grand reunion and maiden lecture series of the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS), United Kingdom AlumniContinue Reading
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has announced the appointment of Amb. Janet Olisa as Special Adviser on International Relations to its National President with effect from Oct. 6. Olisa is a retired Nigerian diplomat and public policy strategist with over 30 years ofContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Dr Abubakar Musa, a former National Coordinator, Nigeria Young Famers Network (NYFN), has been appointed as the Global President, All Africa Youth Forum (AAYF). Musa, who is also the President, Coalition of Farmers Association of Nigeria (COFAN) and a member of the World Farmers Organisation, will serveContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, has called for a moral revival across all sectors of society, saying honesty, integrity and accountability remain essential to rebuilding the nation. Onaiyekan said this on Saturday at the 10th anniversary celebration and fundraising for the digitalisation project of DivineContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Okunade Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti says the legal icon, Chief Afe Babalola, has immortalised himself by investing in human capital development that will outlive him. Oyebanji gave the commendation on Saturday at the annual Afe Babalola Day held at the palace of Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba RufusContinue Reading
By Mercy Neme The Delta government says it has resuscitated the payment of N15,000 monthly stipends to widows under the State’s Widows Welfare Scheme. The coordinator of the scheme, Isioma Okonta, said this while speaking with newsmen in Asaba on Saturday. Okonta said the beneficiaries of the scheme started receivingContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Kenya over the death of former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga. In a statement released on Wednesday by Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Odinga as a towering figure in African politics.Continue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze/ Aderonke Ojediran The Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC) on Monday called on traditional rulers across the country to partner with it in the enforcement of and creation of awareness on data protection laws. The National Commissioner, NDPC, Dr VincentContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) says the Maritime Academy of Nigeria Oron, Akwa Ibom, is fully equipped to undertake world class maritime education. Mrs Domo Umoekpe, Head, Public Affairs, MAN, quoted Mr Arsenio Dominguez, the Secretary-General, IMO, as making the expression after receiving the needs and achievementsContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), a non-governmental organisation, has pledged to combat hunger among Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) through inclusive agricultural empowerment initiatives. Dr Michael David, Executive Director of GIFSEP, made the pledge in Abuja on Friday during the organisation’s 10th anniversaryContinue Reading
