By Ibironke Ariyo The Yusuf John Suberu Foundation has canvassed support for Mr Usman Ododo, the All Progressive Congress’ (APC) candidate in the Nov. 11, Kogi governorship election. The Executive Director of the foundation, Dr Yusuf Suberu, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje As Part of activities scheduled for the Inter Formation Combat Platoon Obstacle Crossing Competition 2023, Army Headquarters Garrison is scheduled to conduct a battle simulation exercise in Abuja. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, AHQ Garrison, Lt.-Col. NjidekaContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has won the 2023 Corporate Registers Forum (CRF) Innovation Award. The Head of Media of the Commission, Mr Rasheed Mahe, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Rasheed said the award was presented to the Registrar-General of the Commission, MrContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu on Monday approved additional funding for the training and empowerment of adolescent girls in the country. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, disclosed this while addressing State House Correspondents on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.Continue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu on Monday appointed Dr Abdullahi Mustapha as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN). Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement in Abuja. According to Ngelale, PresidentContinue Reading
By Abiodun Azi The College of Medicine (CMUL), University of Lagos ,says the 17th Horatio Oritsejolomi Thomas (HOT) memorial lecture as part of its 61st Founders’ Day anniversary, will showcase CMUL in the area of technology. The CMUL’s Deputy Provost, Prof Osaretin Ebuehi, spoke with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Mrs Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Transportation, has said the ministry will sustain its zero tolerance to corruption among the staff. Ajani stated this in her remarks at the opening of a 2-day sensitisation and enlightenment eorkshop organised by the Anti-Corruption andContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Stakeholders in the electoral process have tasked the National Assembly to further amend the Electoral Act to strip the Presidency of the powers to appoint Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC) and commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC). The stakeholders stated this at a roundtable organised by YiagaContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Journalists have been advised to hold government and other stakeholders accountable to issues of gender inclusivity, especially for Persons With Disability (PWDs), women and girls. Ms Adaora Jack, the Executive Director, Gender Strategy Advancement International (GSAI), an NGO, gave the task at a one-day Inclusive Investigation TrainingContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Dr Iziaq Salako, the Minister of State for Environment, said that the control of national infrastructure from corrosion is key to environmental sustainability. The minister said this on Monday in Abuja at the 2023 Annual National Conference, themed: “Corrosion Control of Public Infrastructures andContinue Reading
