By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over property recovered from a convicted fraudster, Aisosa Ohue, alias Frederick Leonard, to an American victim, Cheryldene Cook. Its Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to him, the propertyContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Lagos Chapel, on Friday announced plans to address drug abuse during its forthcoming Press Week commencing on Monday, Sept. 25. The 2023 edition of the week which will run from Sept.Continue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has expressed readiness to partner with Human Rights Radio towards advancing issues associated with Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Nigeria. Mr James Lalu, the Executive Secretary of NCPWD said the move became necessary to assist the commission to enlighten theContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare says the country has made significant progress in the implementation of the 2018 UN High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) declaration on Tuberculosis (TB) control. Dr Chukwuma Anyaike, its Director of Public Health, said this on Thursday in Abuja at the Pre-UNHLMContinue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde Inspite of nation’s challenges, Nigeria’s 24 years of uninterrupted power is an affirmation of the country’s thriving democracy. The National Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer of AUDA-NEPAD, Ms Gloria Akobundu, made this known at a one-day symposium on Elections Monitoring and Observation tagged 2023 General Election and Way Forward,Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Mrs Lilian Madueke, Chief Operating Officer, Kaizen Academy (Nigeria) Ltd., says the role of company secretaries in the corporate governance framework is becoming increasingly important in driving compliance across all sectors of the Nigerian economy. Madueke made the observation in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has partnered with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to improve the nutritional status of rural dwellers in the FCT. Mrs Aishat Abubakar, FCT Desk Officer, Agricultural Development Project (ADP), during the green field day event in Gwagwalada, said the projectContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson Dr Obafemi Hamzat, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, has said that the President Bola Tinubu administration has performed well as he marks his 100 days in office. Hamzat made the remarks during a special prayer to commemorate 100 days in office of President Bola Tinubu,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi No fewer than 29 countries and states have arrived Abuja for the 16th edition of the International Arts and Craft Expo (INAC). Chief Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), organisers of INAC, disclosed this on Thursday during the opening ceremony. The theme forContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Toastmasters (TM) International Club, a non-profit organisation, on Thursday underscored the need for leaders to always develop their leadership skills to achieve meaningful progress. Nadine Mbikina, District-Director of TM Club, District 94, in charge of Southern and Western Africa, gave the advice in her address atContinue Reading
