By Emmanuel Oloniruha Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has appealed to the National Assembly to expedite action on passing amendments to the electoral legal framework. Yakubu made the call on Thursday in Abuja when he received the European Union (EU) Election Observation Follow-upContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sumbo The trial of Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, was on Thursday, adjourned by the Federal High Court, Abuja until Nov. 20 for hearing in all pending applications. At the resumed hearing, the prosecuting counsel, Mr E. A. Inegbenoise, informed the court that the matter was listedContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and Nasarawa State Government have entered partnership to promote sustainable consumption, innovative practices for economic growth. Mr Agabaidu Jideani, Director-General, ACCI, said this at the Nasarawa State Special Day, 20th Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) in Abuja. Jideani saidContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha A new research report has advised Nigeria to take decisive steps to diversify its economy as global demand for fossil fuels continues to decline. The report, titled “Domestic Implications of Existing and Planned Oil and Gas Demand Reduction Strategies for Nigeria”, was authored by Dr Oluwasola Omoju.Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, has called for a paradigm shift in Nigeria’s approach to nationhood, leadership and development. Ndukuba made the call in Abuja on Wednesday, while briefing newsmen on the occasion of country’s 65th independence anniversary. AccordingContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on his 60th birthday. In a message released Wednesday by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Abbas as a “worthy partner in government.” The President commended the speaker’s roleContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s founding fathers envisioned the country as a global leader of the black race, given its vast human and material potential. The President stated this on Wednesday during a televised address on Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. He paid tribute to nationalContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has described Nigerian youths as the nation’s greatest asset, urging them to dream boldly, innovate, and dominate in diverse fields of endeavour. The President made this charge on Wednesday during a televised address marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. ”I have a messageContinue Reading
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra says that President Bola Tinubu’s reforms are a necessary medicine for an economy that has long been distorted and papered over. Soludo made the assertion during his March Past remarks to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day anniversary as a sovereign state onContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Smile Train Initiative, in partnership with the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), has successfully provided free cleft lip surgeries to 250 patients in Kwara over 18 years. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the collaboration has continued to offer high-quality, comprehensive treatment forContinue Reading
