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
By Patricia Amogu The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria, (NCSCN) has thrown its weight behind the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, saying his involvement in the alleged contract scam is doubtful. Speaking at the news conference on Thursday in Abuja, the Executive Director, NCSCN, Comrade Blessing Akinlosotu, saidContinue Reading
By Dorcas Jonah A group, Civil Society Group for Good Governance (CSGGG) has commended President Bola Tinubu, for taking a swift action to suspend those involved in the N438 million contract scandal. Mr Ogakwu Dominic, Convener, CSGGG said this during a news conference on Thursday in Abuja. He said thatContinue Reading
By Sunday John A yet-to-be identified woman stole a new-born baby boy at the postnatal ward of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia on Tuesday. Mother of the one-day-old baby, Mrs Wosilat Suleiman, told newsmen that she was delivered of the baby early on Tuesday through Caesarean Section. “My relation thatContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has assured its Front-End Partners (FEPs) that all outstanding payments spanning a two-year period would be resolved in the first quarter of 2024. Its acting Director-General, Mrs Abisoye Coker-Odusote, in a statement on Wednesday, expressed sympathy with the FEPs, burdened withContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun/Florence Onuegbu Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says over 11,885 start-up businesses have been empowered in the last four years with attention to Micro-Enterprises in driving economic development of the state. Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, made this known on Tuesday at theContinue Reading
