By Angela Atabo The Drug Free Arewa Movement (DFAM), a Non-governmental Organisation, has appointed four goodwill ambassadors to help fight increasing drug abuse in the North. The Lead Convener, DFAM, Mr Ibrahim Yusuf, said this at the inauguration of the ambassadors on Monday in Abuja. Yusuf said that theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has directed security agencies to clampdown on criminals vandalising street lights in the federal capital, Abuja. Dr Peter Olumuji, Secretary, Command and Control Centre, Department of Security, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), disclosed this inContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Advocacy for Positive Behavioural Patterns Initiative, an NGO, has called on stakeholders to promote ethical conduct, education and personal growth among individuals to discourage illicit wealth pursuit among young ones. Mrs Stellamaris Isikwe, the initiative spokesperson, made the call in a statement in Abuja on Sunday.Continue Reading
Nigerians have been increasingly using cryptocurrency in recent years. As reported by Punch, one of the main reasons for rapid crypto adoption growth within the country is due to peer-to-peer transactions, which streamlines the transfer of assets without needing a middleman. This has also increased the appeal of crypto for NigerianContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) will organise a National Spokespersons Summit in its quest to reinvent the position and discourage violent communication. The President of the institute, Dr Ike Neliaku, said this at a meeting organised for the media and council members in Abuja. NeliakuContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha A political pressure group in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Concerned PDP League (CPDPL) has urged the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, not to contest again in 2027. The group gave the advice in Abuja on Sunday in a communiquéContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Mr Tagbo Agbazue, a seasoned expert in public finance management and development, has called for comprehensive reforms to strategically position Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) within the government for enhanced service delivery. Agbazue’s call for reform comes in the wake of the alleged misappropriation of N585 millionContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola Dr Musa Aliyu (SAN), Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ( ICPC), has initiated a collaboration with the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). The initiative was aimed at strengthening ties and aligning efforts to rid the country of corruption in the public sector. TheContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Sen. John Owan Enoh, Minister of Sports Development, has pledged to tackle funding challenge in sports in the country. Enoh made this known on Thursday in Abuja at a technical meeting with federations ahead of the 13th African Games in Ghana from March 8 to March 24.Continue Reading
By Moses Omorogieva A traditional ruler in Osun , Oba Oyedotun Olukayode, the Orangun of Ila Kingdom, has charged the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, to acquaint himself remarkably well in the discharge of his duties. The traditional ruler gave the charge on Thursday,Continue Reading
