By Angela Atabo The North East Development Association (NEDA) has called on stakeholders in the Northeast especially Vice President Kashim Shettima , Governors and legislators to come up with sustainable innovations for the restoration of the region. The Secretary General of NEDA, Bitako Umar, made the call on behalf ofContinue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde Mr Christopher Maikalangu, Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has felicitated with Muslim faithful as they mark the Eid-el-Maulud celebration. In a message on Wednesday in Abuja, Maikalangu said that it was important to reinforce the values of peaceful coexistence which had been the hallmark of ‘AMAC’sContinue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde The Mastercard Foundation, in collaboration with its Impact Partner Organisations (IPOs), has trained 11 young Nigerians on monitoring and evaluation practices to enhance positive growth in the sector. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the IPOs included Preston Associates for International Development (PAID), Cloneshouse, ITAD,Continue Reading
By Victor Nwachukwu The Rescue Nigeria Global Network (RNGN) has urged the Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to boost development and end criminality in the South-East. Dr Michael Chukwujekwu, Global Coordinator, RNGN, said the Federal Government should consider releasing KanuContinue Reading
Gov Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Tuesday approved the grading and upgrading of 300 traditional stools in Kogi The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the approval was part of the outcome of the Executive Council meeting held at the Lugard House in Lokoja on Tuesday. Bello, who presidedContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu has urged the Muslims to use the period of Eid-el-Maulud celebration for deep introspection and fervent prayers for the country. The President made the call in a statement on Tuesday by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, in Abuja. The President,Continue Reading
By Hogan Bassey The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, has urged the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN) to avail itself with the documents of Nigeria Agenda 2050. A statement by Chinem Pressley, Media Consultant to the minister, indicated that Bagudu gave the advice whenContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje President Bola Tinubu has approved payment for the procurement of 12 attack helicopters for the Nigerian Army. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, made this known at the opening of the maiden Nigerian Army Aviation Seminar, on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that theContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Plateau Government says it will shore up efforts to check the increasing trend of child trafficking in the state. The Plateau Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Musa Ashoms, said this at a press briefing at the end of the state executive council meeting presided by Gov. CalebContinue Reading
By Ifeanyi Olannye Mrs Marilyn Okowa-Daramola, Member representing Ika North East Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, has advocated women empowerment to make informed decisions about their reproductive health. Okowa-Daramola made made the call in her acceptance speech after she was being conferred with the award of “DeltaContinue Reading
