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Census: NPC postpones training for enumerators, supervisors

On: April 12, 2023

By Ikenna Osuoha The National Population Commission (NPC) has postponed indefinitely, the training for Enumerators and Supervisors earlier slated for April 13. Dr Ipalibo Harry, Chairman Census Committee told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. Harry assured that the postponement would not affect the conduct ofContinue Reading

Bauchi community honours Suleiman Bogoro with “Jagaba” title

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: April 11, 2023

In: General News

By Ephraims Sheyin The Tapshin community in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State has conferred the title of “Jagaban Tapshin” on Prof. Suleiman Bogoro, former Executive Secretary, Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). The honour, according to its traditional ruler, Dauda Godit, is in recognition of his efforts towardContinue Reading

2023 census will be Nigeria’s best ever – NPC

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: April 11, 2023

In: General News

By Peter Uwumarogie The National Population Commission (NPC) has assured that the 2023 National Population and Housing Census will be the best ever conducted in the history of the country. NPC’s Federal Commissioner in Gombe State, Mr Abubakar Danburam stated this in Gombe on Tuesday during the inauguration of aContinue Reading

Foundation empowers 1,500 PWDs

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 11, 2023

In: General News

By EricJames Ochigbo No fewer than 1,500 Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) were on Monday empowered by Sir David Osunde Foundation. The foundation said at its 31st annual Special Easter Monday Celebration in Abuja that the beneficiaries were drawn from across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading

Oluwa family in Lagos, Apapa chooses Odedairo as “Olori Ebi”

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: April 11, 2023

In: General News

By Kazeem Akande The Oluwa Chieftaincy Family of Lagos and Apapa has announced the appointment of Madam Iyabo Odedairo (Nee Oluwa) of Idewu Ruling House as the Olori Ebi (Head of the Family), pending the appointment of a new Chief Oluwa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading

UK don shares insights on strategic leadership during global volatile periods

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 11, 2023

In: General News

By Abigael Joshua In spite of the plethora of challenges in the world at present, African and global leaders have been assured of a myriad of opportunities for those who are well prepared and equipped to face such challenges. One of the resource persons at a forthcoming virtual programme organisedContinue Reading

Gbagi seeks disqualification of Oborevwori, Omo-Agege, others, over alleged forgery

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 11, 2023

In: General News

By Kingsley Okoye Chief Kenneth Gbagi, Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Delta, has appealed to the election petition tribunal in Asaba to disqualify the Governor -elect, Sheriff Oborevwori over alleged forgery. He also sought the disqualification of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Ovie Omo-Agege; Labour Party CandidateContinue Reading

Easter: Club donates food items worth N300,000 to orphanage

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: April 11, 2023

In: General News

By Gregory Mmaduakolam The Evergreen G6 Club, a Non-Governmental Organisaion (NGO) has donated some food items worth N300,000 to Rachel’s Home for the Orphans and Vulnerable Children Kurudu, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Mr Bamidele Olujobi, the President of the Club, said this in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading

Buhari’s N320bn TETFund grant highest in 30 years – BMO

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: April 10, 2023

In: General News

By Ali Baba-Inuwa The latest disbursement of N320.3 billion as intervention fund for public tertiary institutions is yet another evidence of President Muhammadu Buhari’s desire to improve higher education in the country. The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) said in a statement signed by its Chairman Niyi Akinsiju and Secretary CassidyContinue Reading

Tinubu mourns international jurist, Bola Ajibola

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: April 10, 2023

In: General News

By Oluwatope Lawanson The President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, mourns the demise of a former Judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague, Bola Ajibola. Ajibola passed on in Abeokuta on Sunday at the age of 89 years. In a condolence message signed by his media spokesperson,Continue Reading

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