By Jacinta Nwachukwu An NGO, the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) says it is necessary for government to continuously engage with relevant stakeholders to ensure that the dividend of democracy reaches the average Nigerian. Mr Shittu Jubril, the Chief Executive Officer, PPDC, stated this in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Kogi chapter, has appealed to the state government to ensure speedy implementation of the new Hazard Allowance for its doctors. The association made the call in a Communique at the end of its second quarter of State Executive Committee (SEC) meeting heldContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On May 29, former President Muhammadu Buhari officially handed over presidential powers to President Bola Tinubu. In addition to assets Buhari also handed over to Tinubu is a N46.25 billion (103.11 billion dollars) domestic and foreign debt stock as well as N22.7Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Sen. Abdul’aziz Yari, one of the aspirants for the Senate Presidency of the 10th National Assembly, says his focus is to ensure that Nigerians aspiration for good governance is achieved. Yari said this at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday, promising to be a senate president forContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it has introduced new policy on accommodation in Madinah which allow pilgrims to spend only five days in the holy city. The commission’s Deputy Director, Information and Publications, Malam Mousa Ubandawaki, made this known in a statement on Wednesday.Continue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi The Kano Renaissance Group, (KRG) has declared its confidence in President Bola Tinubu-led administration to deliver the right democratic decision and policies for Nigeria. Malam Suleiman Gaya, the group’s President, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said this became obvious with tangibleContinue Reading
By Damilola Nubi The Nigeria School Sports Federation (NSSF) has appointed Yemi Idowu, a foremost sports philanthropist, as its Patron, following his support toward grassroots sports. Olabisi Joseph, NSSF President, described Idowu as a strong supporter of school sports. She added that his involvement in grassroots sports development endeared himContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) generated N514.7 million from the box office in May. This shows a decline of N52 million compared to the N566 million tickets sold in April. A total of 197,242 patrons also bought tickets at the box office in May showingContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says the Nigerian Army must continue to draw lessons from the Nigerian Civil War in tackling contemporary security challenges bedeviling the nation. Yahaya said this on Wednesday in Abuja, at the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) Annual SymposiumContinue Reading
Late Prof. Opeyemi Ajewole By Ibukun Emiola Prof. Olukayode Ogunsanwo of Forest Products Utilisation, University of Ibadan (UI), has described the death of his friend, Prof. Opeyemi Ajewole, as an irreplaceable one, considering his loving nature toward all. Ogunsanwo recounted his last moments with his best friend, Ajewole, also aContinue Reading
