By Deborah Coker A former President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Peter Esele, has donated bags of rice to 265 vulnerable households in Ohordua community, Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo, to celebrate the Christmas. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that during the distribution, EseleContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced that the year 2023 witnessed an unprecedented feat of zero jailbreaks and attacks across all 253 custodial centers nationwide. Assistant Controller of Corrections (ACC) Mr Abubakar Umar, the NCoS spokesperson, disclosed this remarkable achievement during an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir Bashir In a significant move to alleviate the housing shortage in Jigawa State, the Executive Council has approved a N6 billion project aimed at constructing 1,500 housing units across various locations. Alhaji Sagir Musa, the Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, announced that the funds wouldContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye Experts specialising in fire and disaster management have initiated a thorough training programme for the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) staff in a strategic move to bolster preparedness and response capabilities. Conducted by Mr Virgil Akama, Managing Director of Assetbow Ltd, a renowned private firefighting consultancy firm,Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran Nigerian singer, songwriter, and record executive, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly know as Mr Eazi, has described his new album, titled, “The Evil Genius”, as a body of work about his journey in life. Mr Eazi said this on Wednesday night at the listening party of the new album,Continue Reading
By Usman Aliyu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the bustling and diverse landscapes of West Africa, where cultures intertwine and economies thrive, a shared struggle unites its peoples; the ordeal of cross-border digital payments. According to the ECOWAS, the total trade of the region has averaged 208.1 billion dollarsContinue Reading
By Olayinka Olawale A Canadian disc jockey and music producer, Derek San Vicente, popularly known as DJ Power, is set to tour Africa, starting with Nigeria. Dr Monica Eimunjeze, Executive Director, BAROQUE Works Studios, and official promoter of DJ Power in Nigeria and across Africa, stated this inContinue Reading
By Olayinka Olawale The Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area in Lagos State, Mr Oladotun Olakanle, on Wednesday presented a budget estimate of N3.8 billion for 2024 fiscal year to the council legislators. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the budget is tagged “BudgetContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Stakeholders have called for community-based approach and active involvement of traditional institution in tackling the menace of kidnapping in the country. They also said traditional institutions must be strengthened to actively and robustly engage in security management at the grassroots. The stakeholders made the suggestions onContinue Reading
By Esenvosa Izah The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) says some 8,000 federal civil servants, of those delisted from the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) for infractions, have been restored. ASCSN’s General Secretary, Mr Joshua Apebo, made the disclosure, on Wednesday, during a get togetherContinue Reading
