By Joy Kaka A FCT High Court sitting in Kubwa has struck out the N1 billion suit brought against a former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, while he was in office. Also sued was a civil servant, Ms Asabe Waziri and two others – theContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The European Union (EU) says the active participation of women in decision-making and politics is key to achieving equality, sustainable development, peace and democracy. The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms Samuela Isopi, said this on Wednesday at a two-day roundtable on women inclusion in politicsContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, President of Africa Development Bank (AfDB), says late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Premier of the defunct Western Region of Nigeria, remains the pacesetter and forerunner for development in Africa. Adesina made the remark when he received the 2023 award of Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership,Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), has pledged to collaborate with Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), the publishers of PRNigeria, on fact-checking, to promote credible news and counter misinformation. The Managing Director of NAN, Ali M. Ali said this when officials of IMPR paid him a courtesyContinue Reading
PRESIDENT TINUBU, AMIR OF QATAR’S PACT TO SECURE THE FUTURE By Oche Echeija Egwa National dailies on Monday in Doha, Qatar, were awash with photos of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit, meetings with His Highness, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, at the Presidential Palace, Amir Diwan, and the businessContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Director-General (DG) of Nigeria Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), Dr Buba Yakub, has pledged to build the capacity of personnel of the corps to enhance their services to the nation. Yakub made the pledge on Wednesday in Abuja at the close of a training organised for protocolContinue Reading
By Abiodun Azi Two NGOs, the Women’s Rights and Health Project (WRAHP) and Theresa Williams Foundation (TWF), joined forces in a groundbreaking partnership to train 40 women survivors of domestic violence in financial literacy. The Executive Director WRAHP, Mrs Bose Ironsi, who spoke at the opening of the training inContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government is building the capacity of frontline workers and stakeholders to provide optimal Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) communication and services to Nigerians. The eight days capacity building, taking place at the National Training of Trainers on MIYCN in Keffi, Nasarawa State, isContinue Reading
By Lilian Okoro As the rate of killer diseases continues to rise in Africa, a General Physician, Dr Chibuzo Gerald, has decried the poor attitude of Nigerians to health issues. Accordingly, Gerald says it is necessary for Nigerians to cultivate a culture of health maintenance. Gerald, Managing Partner, G-Spring LaboratoryContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, says the Command has made adequate arrangements to properly protect National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state. Adegoke said this at the closing ceremony of 2024 Batch A, Stream 1 NYSC orientationContinue Reading
