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ICPC tasks traditional rulers, CSOs, others on fighting corruption

On: April 19, 2023

By Isaac Aregbesola The Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practice and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof. Bolaji Owosanoye, has tasked traditional rulers, Civil Society Organisations (CSO) and other stakeholders on supporting government in fighting corruption. Owosanoye gave the charge on Tuesday in Abuja, at a training for CSOs, Faith Based OrganisationsContinue Reading

PAP: N/Delta group lauds Buhari over Ndiomu’s appointment

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 19, 2023

In: Niger Delta

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Niger Delta Rights Assembly (NDRA) has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the appointment of retired Maj.-Gen. Barry Ndiomu as the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). This is contain in a statement signed by the President of NDRA, Chief Israel Bokromo and made availableContinue Reading

Al-Habibiyyah, Jews distribute food items to 500 women in Abuja

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 19, 2023

In: General News

By Salisu Sani-Idris The Jewish Community and the Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society, on Tuesday in Abuja distributed food items to 500 Muslims and Christians women in the spirit of Easter and the month of Ramadan. Speaking while coordinating the distribution of the food items, Mrs Habiba Ahmed, Director, Welfare and EndowmentContinue Reading

Money Lenders Association lauds FG’s moves to protect borrowers

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: April 19, 2023

In: Business

By Rukayat Moisemhe The Money Lenders Association has commended the Federal Government’s effort to protect borrowers from the illegal operations of unregistered and unlicensed digital loan companies. Mr Gbemi Adelekan, President of the Association, gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on TuesdayContinue Reading

3,298 inmates on death row in Nigeria – NCoS

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 19, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Ibironke Ariyo No fewer than 3,298 inmates across the custodial centres in Nigeria are on death row, the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has revealed. Its Public Relations Officer, Mr Abubakar Umar, who disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, however said that theContinue Reading

NAN expands operation as ANSA signs partnership agreement

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 19, 2023

In: Foreign

By Maureen Okon The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) says it is expanding its operation in news exchange as the agency signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoS) with Italian news agency, Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata (ANSA), in Abuja. ANSA, the leading news agency in Italy, is a not-for-profit cooperative, foundedContinue Reading

Energy transition: NMDPRA committed to sustainable gas utilisation – official

By: Folashade Adeniran

On: April 18, 2023

In: Oil & Gas

By Yunus Yusuf The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), says it is committed to ensuring the sustainable growth of natural gas exploitation and utilisation in Nigeria. Its Chief Executive, Mr Farouk Ahmed, said on Tuesday in Lagos that it became important that companies and homesContinue Reading

IWS reiterates commitment to empowering women

By: Folashade Adeniran

On: April 18, 2023

In: General News

The President of IWS, Mrs Izabella Abia-Okon, second from left, with other members of the association during the programme on Tuesday, in Lagos By Taiye Baiyerohi The International Women’s Society (IWS) has pledged to continue to empower the disadvantaged in the country, particularly women and children.Continue Reading

RTEAN chairmen reaffirms commitment, support to Maitakobi

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 18, 2023

In: General News

By Salisu Sani-Idris Chairmen of Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) in 36 states and FCT have reaffirmed their support and commitment to the President of the association, Dr Musa Maitakobi. The Chairman, Kwara State Chapter of the association and its National Principal Organising Secretary, Alhaji Abdurrahman Olanikijipa madeContinue Reading

NG-CARES impacted 2m beneficiaries in 36 states, FCT – Minister

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 18, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Government said the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG CARES) Programme had impacted over two million poor and vulnerable beneficiaries in the 36 States and the FCT. The Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba, made the disclosure at aContinue Reading

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