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NANS, youths endorse lawmaker for 2nd term

On: February 2, 2023

By Joseph Edeh The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has endorsed a House of Representatives member, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe for a second term for the Oluyole Federal Constituency of Ibadan. A statement by Mr Lekan Olusada, Media Aide to Akande-Sadipe, said the NANS National Vice President, External Affairs, Mr Akinteye Continue Reading

FCT minister pledges enhanced collaboration with soil science institute

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 2, 2023

In: Metro

By Salisu Sani-Idris The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello has pledged to strengthen the existing collaboration between the Nigeria Institute of Soil Science to improve the quality of soil in the FCT. Bello, represented by the Permanent Permanent Secretary FCTA, Mr Adesola Olusade, made the pledge when the Governing CouncilContinue Reading

2023 Elections: Organisation urges youth to take responsibility, maintain peace

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 2, 2023

In: Politics

By Sylvester Thompson Junior Chamber International (JCI), a non-profit organisation of young people, have called on Nigerian youths to take responsibility during and after the general elections. The President of the JCI, Mr Samuel Chinonyerem, made the call while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday. He said that youths shouldContinue Reading

Leadership Award: LOTUS Bank poised to improve service delivery, financial inclusion

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 2, 2023

In: General News

By Kadiri Abdulrahman LOTUS Bank Limited, one of Nigeria’s dynamic Non-Interest Bank (NIB), says it is poised to improve on financial inclusion drive and overall service delivery. Oluremi Akande, Head, Brand Marketing and Communication of LOTUS Bank, made the commitment on Thursday, in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading

Appeal Court to hear motion filed by PFAN against NFF, others Feb 28

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 2, 2023

In: General News

By Edith Nwapi The Appeal court on Wednesday fixed Feb.28 to hear a motion filed by the Professional Football Association of Nigeria (PFAN) and three others on the issue of jurisdiction. The appellate court had in September 2022 vacated an order of a lower court barring the Nigerian Football FederationContinue Reading

Redesigned Naira Notes: NOA solicits NUJ FCT council collaboration on sensitisation

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 2, 2023

In: General News

By Dorcas Jonah The FCT Directorate of National Orientation Agency (NOA) has solicited the collaboration of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT council to sensitised Nigerians on the redesigned naira notes. The Acting Director, NOA FCT Directorate, Mrs Comfort Ogunmola, said this when she led a delegation to theContinue Reading

Obi-Datti presidency, key to national rebirth – LP chieftain

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 2, 2023

In: Politics

By Douglas Okoro Mr Nwachukwu Nwabueze, a chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) in Ebonyi said Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the LP and his running mate, Mr Yusufu Datti presidency, if elected, would be key to national rebirth. Nwabueze stated this in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading

ICPC arrests woman over alleged sale of new Naira notes

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 2, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Philomina Attah The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested a woman with the Twitter handle @Simisola of Lala, allegedly offering the redesigned Naira notes for sale on social media. Spokesperson for the commission, Mrs Azuka Ogugua in a statement on Wednesday said that sheContinue Reading

I-G inaugurates “SmartForce” database for police personnel

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 2, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Monday Ijeh The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba has inaugurated a database to capture the biometric and records of all policemen in the country. The Police “SmartForce” Database Management Centre was inaugurated by the I-G on Wednesday in Abuja. This is contained in a statement issued byContinue Reading

Polls: NBC warns broadcasters against compromising national unity

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: February 2, 2023

In: General News

By Salisu Sani-Idris The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has cautioned all broadcasters against compromising national unity while covering forthcoming general election. The Director-General of NBC, Malam Balarabe Ilelah issued the warning in a statement, on Wednesday in Abuja. He said: ”The National Broadcasting Commission wish to again, remind all broadcastersContinue Reading

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