By Francis onyeukwu The Federal Government says it acknowledges protest as fundamental right of citizens, but worried because the process might be hijacked by hoodlums and dissidents to unleash mayhem. Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, stated this on Wednesday, shortly after participating in a Forum ofContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) says no fewer than 80,000 Nigerians have benefited from the training mandate of the institute within the last four years, under the leadership of Alhaji Nura Kangiwa. Mr Joesef Karim, the Head, Research and Development Unit ofContinue Reading
Protest: NGO advocates peace, reiterates need for calm among youthsContinue Reading
By Joseph Edeh Former Inspector-General of Police (I-G) Mr Mike Okiro has advised the organisers of the planned nationwide protest to shelve their plan and engage in dialogue with the Federal Government. Okiro, who made the call in an interview with NAN on Tuesday in Abuja, said that constitutionally, NigeriansContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Federal Government has activated National Emergency Operation Centre to coordinate responses and provide timely support to victims of floods and public health concerns. The Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar disclosed this at a National Emergency Coordination Forum held on Tuesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulations Authority (NDMPRA), says its proposed Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Fees Regulations will consolidate fees prescribed for midstream and downstream activities into a single document. Mr Ogbugo Ukoha, Executive Director, Distribution Systems, Storage and Retailing Infrastructure, NMDPRA made this known onContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigeria’s music legend, Onyeka Onwenu, popularly dubbed as the “Elegant Stallion”, has died at the age of 72. Onwenu reportedly collapsed after performing at the 80th birthday party of Stella Okolie, Chief Executive Officer of Emzor Pharmaceuticals, on Tuesday in Lagos. She was said to haveContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Ifeanyi Araraume, has appealed to stakeholders to collaborate towards the preservation of national interest while weighing the protest option. Araraume said that the government was committed to resolving the issues causing hardship for the populace and urgedContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye/Adekunle Williams The Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali M. Ali has urged organisers of proposed protest to avoid plunging the nation into chaos and unrest with the planned demonstration. Ali spoke with NAN correspondents on the sideline of the Lateef Jakande Annual MemorialContinue Reading
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu on Tuesday, handed over another family of five who were rescued from kidnappers’ den by the security operatives coordinated by his officeContinue Reading
