By Maureen Okon The Governor of Benue, Rev. Hyacinth Alia says justice is vital to restoration of sustainable peace and stability in Nigeria. The governor, represented by his Deputy, Mr Samuel Ode, made this known at the Mercy Corps Community Initiatives to Promote Peace (CIPP) National close out and disseminationContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie Mr Mohammed Ndarani, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has called on the National Assembly to amend the Nigerian constitution to empower traditional rulers to address security issues and promote participatory democracy in Nigeria. Ndarani said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The group of leaders newly appointed to steer affairs at the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PENOP) has been described as putting round pegs in round holes. This is contained in a statement by Caroline Lucas, Director Special Projects of the United Kingdom based leadership developmentContinue Reading
By Ramatu Garba The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Kano Zonal Command, has received 51 rescued victims of human trafficking. Its Zonal Commander, Mr Abdullahi Babale stated this on Monday in Kano during the handing-over of the victims rescued by the Kano State Hisbah Board.Continue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has summoned the owner of a Chinese supermarket located in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for alleged restriction of Nigerians. The supermarket located at Royal Choice Estate, Lugbe, allegedly permits only Chinese citizens access to purchase groceries. The NewsContinue Reading
Appeal Court fails to hear EFCC suit against order restraining ex-Kogi governor’s arrestContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has retained its position as the best performing Federal Government agency in the transparency and efficiency ranking for the year 2023. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Special Adviser to the President on Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and Investment, statedContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne Former Military Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon and his wife, Victoria, on Sunday celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary with thanksgiving at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, Maitama, Abuja. The couple exchanged vows on April 19, 1969, at the Anglican Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos, during Gowon’sContinue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement, North-Central zone, Mrs Abiodun Essiet, has donated 80 bags of rice to victims of attacks on Omala Local Government Area in Kogi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Agojeju-Odo and Abejukolo communities in OmalaContinue Reading
By Ige Adekunle Mrs Aderonke Akinola-Akinwole, a Social Behavioural Specialist from UNICEF’s Lagos Field Office, has advised the youth to embrace digital technology to maintain global relevance. Aderonke-Akinola gave the advice during the town-gown interaction at Covenant University on Friday in Ota, Ogun. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
