By Salisu Sani-Idris Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has given an insight into how his administration has been transforming institutions and strengthening Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state over the last two years. Radda, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Katsina, saidContinue Reading
By Joseph Edeh Dr David Olofu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Party (ADC), says the developmental challenges in Benue South Senatorial District are surmountable with commitment, unity of purpose and coordination. Olofu, a two-time Commissioner for Finance in Benue and prospective aspirant for Benue South Senatorial District position inContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called on state governments to translate the optimism of the streets into real prosperity in homes and communities. Shettima made the call during the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting attended by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The vice-president, who isContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), urging credible and transparent elections. Tinubu administered the oath of office during an expanded National Economic Council meeting at the State House Council Chambers, Abuja. Continue Reading
By Aminu Garko No fewer than 500 members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) from Fagge and Ungogo Local Government Areas of Kano State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Managing Director of the Hadejia-Jam’are River Basin Development Authority, Rabiu Bichi, received the defectors on Wednesday.Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The new Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, is expected to assume office on Thursday. According to an invitation by the Director, Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, Amupitan would be meeting with the Directors of the commission at the INEC Headquarters on theContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Political stakeholders, on Wednesday, urged the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, to consolidate on achievements recorded by his predecessor, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. They said that the next frontier for Nigeria’s democratic consolidation lies in deepening and sustaining institutional culture. TheContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo says the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omumma, will broaden education in the state and the country at large. He made the remarks in Abuja, when the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu presented him, the Certificate ofContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The House of Representatives on Tuesday observed a one-minute silence in honour of the late son and grandson of the Senate Minority Leader, Sen. Abba Moro. The solemn observance followed a motion by Rep. Philip Agbese (APC–Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo), during plenary presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu.Continue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) says a formal apology must precede any form of restitution for historical injustices related to slavery and colonial exploitation. Nwoko, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, said this on Tuesday in Abuja. He, therefore, called on nations that participatedContinue Reading
