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Aregbesola wants comprehensive review of criminal justice system

On: May 12, 2023

By Yahaya Isah The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has called for comprehensive review of Nigeria’s criminal justice system to reduce the alarming number of inmates awaiting trial. A statement by the Media Adviser to the minister, Sola Fasure on Friday in Abuja, said Aregbesola made call the while inauguratingContinue Reading

UK defence team visits Army War College of Nigeria

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: May 12, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje A team from the Global Defence Network United Kingdom (UK) has pledged to collaborate with the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) to strengthen the capacity of the Nigerian military and promote regional security and stability. The team led by Director of the network, AVM Mick Smeath, saidContinue Reading

Women group advocates partnership for Benue dev’t

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: May 12, 2023

In: General News

By Bridget Ikyado The Women Wing of the Alia Alliance, World Wide, a foremost support group for the Benue Governor-elect, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, has drummed support for partnership for sustainable development of the state. The group, led by Grace Iorlaha, made the decision at a meeting of the groupContinue Reading

New Durban will emerge before 2024 INDABA expo – Official

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 12, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Taiye Olayemi Durban Tourism, the marketing authority for the city of Durban, South Africa, says some tourism infrastructural development are underway in the city ahead of the 2024 edition of Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI) expo. Winnile Mntungwa, Deputy Head, Durban Tourism, gave the assurance during a news conference at theContinue Reading

Exhibitors laud South Africa Tourism on 2023 INDABA

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 12, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Taiye Olayemi Some exhibitors at the just concluded 2023 Africa’s Travel Indaba (ATI) on Thursday commended the South Africa Tourism (SAT) for a well organised expo. The exhibitors who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews expressed excitement over sales recorded and business deals sealedContinue Reading

Silverbird Group unveils unique Miss Universe Nigeria contest

By: Folashade Adeniran

On: May 12, 2023

In: Entertainment

By Josephine Obute The Silverbird Group on Friday unveiled the maiden edition of Miss Universe Nigeria contest, an all-inclusive pageant, open to young Nigerian women irrespective of marital status, body type, colour, height or weight. Guy Murray-Bruce, President of Silverbird Group, at the media unveiling of the pageantContinue Reading

Appoint Nigerians in Diaspora into key positions, group urges Tinubu

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 12, 2023

In: General News

By Ikenna Uwadileke Nigerians under the aegis of Nationals in Diaspora Mentoring Corps (NIDMECORP) have urged the incoming administrations, both at the federal and state levels, to give Diasporans appointments. The President of the group, Mr Alistair Soyode, in a statement he issued on Friday blamed the exclusion of DiasporansContinue Reading

Efficient health linked to socio-economic dev’t – NHIA boss

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: May 12, 2023

In: Health

By Abujah Racheal The Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Prof. Mohammed Sambo says effecient health insurance is key to driving health outcomes. Sambo said this in Abuja at the Health Financing Policy Dialogue forum with the theme: “Accelerating the Implementation of NHIA Act to Improve Health Insurance CoverageContinue Reading

Ministry seeks partnership with NAN to foster health promotion, literacy

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: May 12, 2023

In: Health

By Folasade Akpan Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) is seeking partnership with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to foster health promotion and literacy among Nigerians. The ministry’s Director, Health Promotion Division, Mrs Ladidi Bako-Aiyegbusi said this during an advocacy visit to NAN in Abuja on Friday. According to her,Continue Reading

NBC to appeal ruling nullifying powers to impose fines

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: May 12, 2023

In: Judiciary

By Ephraims Sheyin The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), says it will appeal a ruling by a Federal High Court, Abuja nullifying its powers to impose fines on erring broadcast stations. Its reaction to the Wednesday ruling by Justice James Omotosho was contained in a statement signed by its Director General,Continue Reading

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