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Court remands man for allegedly disobeying court supremacy

On: January 31, 2023

By Joshua Oladipo An Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court in Osun , on Monday , ordered the remand of Alawode Ridwan , 22, popularly called “Rado” in Ilesa Correctional center over alleged disobedient to court supremacy . Ridwan pleaded not guilty to a count charge of contempt against him. The Magistrate,Continue Reading

Nigeria’s public debt stock increases to N44.06trn in Q3 2022 – NBS

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 31, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Okeoghene Akubuike Nigeria’s public debt stock increased from N42.84 trillion (103.31 billion dollars) in the second quarter of 2022 to N44.06 trillion (101.91 billion dollars) in the third quarter of 2022. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), said this on Tuesday in its Nigerian Domestic and Foreign Debt ReportContinue Reading

Experts provide policy analysis on key sectors of the country

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 31, 2023

In: General News

By Fabian Ekeruche The ‘Which Way Nigeria Citizens’ Scenarios team has organised a national dialogue to provide expert policy analysis on key sectors of the country. The team, comprising of over 40 Nigerian Civil Society Organisations and international experts, said that the aim of the dialogue was to bolster citizens’Continue Reading

PENGASSAN urges FG to revoke licence of oil marketers selling above approved price

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 31, 2023

In: Oil & Gas

By Ella Anokam The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), has urged the Federal Government to revoke licences of oil marketers selling above approved pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). PENGASSAN said the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) should immediately mobilise itsContinue Reading

Ikpeazu, Ihejirika laud Army for promoting culture, unity

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 31, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Leonard Okachie Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia and former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (Rtd) have lauded the Nigerian Army for preserving the nation’s diverse culture and traditions, as well as fostering her unity. They gave the commendation when the 14 Brigade of the Nigerian Army,Continue Reading

Group invites technocrats to politics

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: January 31, 2023

In: Politics

By Adeyemi Adeleye/Grace Alegba The Directorate of Professional Women, Independent Campaign Council (ICC) of the APC Presidential Candidate Committee, Lagos State, on Monday urged technocrats to get actively involved in the nation’s electoral process toward choosing credible leaders. The Director, TinubuShettima/Sanwo-OluHamzat, ICC, Dr Atinuke Owolabi, made the callContinue Reading

Opposition deploying fake news to destabilise polls– FG

By: Ismail Abdulaziz

On: January 31, 2023

In: General News

By Rotimi Ijikanmi The Federal Government has again raised the alarm over increase in the use of fake news and disinformation to destabilise the electoral process and plunge the nation into crisis. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said the worrisome trend was being perpetrated by destabilisingContinue Reading

US group tasks media on professionalism in 2023 polls reportage

By: Ismail Abdulaziz

On: January 31, 2023

In: General News

By Diana Omueza The US Institute of Peace (USIP) on Tuesday in Abuja, urged the media to ensure thoroughness and due diligence in their reportage of the 2023 general elections. USIP’S Interim Country Manager, Dr Chris Kwaja, said in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that theContinue Reading

NITDA partners Uniccon group to achieve FG’s 2030 digital literacy goals

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 31, 2023

In: Science & Tech

By Jessica Dogo The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is set to partner with Uniccon Group on the Federal Government’s Digital Literacy Goals of attaining 95 per cent digital literacy in the country by 2030. The Company’s innovation; Omeife humanoid robot has software features known as Omeife as aContinue Reading

Actors guild re-launches health insurance scheme for members

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: January 31, 2023

In: Entertainment

By Taiye Olayemi The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) in partnership with Medicard Health Management and Universal Insurance on Monday re-launched a health management and insurance scheme for its members. Emeka Rollas, National President, AGN, during the launch of the health insurance scheme in Lagos, emphasised the need for actorsContinue Reading

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