By Abiodun Azi The College of Medicine (CMUL), University of Lagos ,says the 17th Horatio Oritsejolomi Thomas (HOT) memorial lecture as part of its 61st Founders’ Day anniversary, will showcase CMUL in the area of technology. The CMUL’s Deputy Provost, Prof Osaretin Ebuehi, spoke with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Mrs Magdalene Ajani, the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Transportation, has said the ministry will sustain its zero tolerance to corruption among the staff. Ajani stated this in her remarks at the opening of a 2-day sensitisation and enlightenment eorkshop organised by the Anti-Corruption andContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Stakeholders in the electoral process have tasked the National Assembly to further amend the Electoral Act to strip the Presidency of the powers to appoint Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC) and commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC). The stakeholders stated this at a roundtable organised by YiagaContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Journalists have been advised to hold government and other stakeholders accountable to issues of gender inclusivity, especially for Persons With Disability (PWDs), women and girls. Ms Adaora Jack, the Executive Director, Gender Strategy Advancement International (GSAI), an NGO, gave the task at a one-day Inclusive Investigation TrainingContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Dr Iziaq Salako, the Minister of State for Environment, said that the control of national infrastructure from corrosion is key to environmental sustainability. The minister said this on Monday in Abuja at the 2023 Annual National Conference, themed: “Corrosion Control of Public Infrastructures andContinue Reading
By Ali Baba-Inuwa, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On Nov.11 residents of Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi will return to the poll to elect new governors that will run the affairs of the states for the next four years in an off election circle exercise. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday commenced the distribution of 12,000 bags of rice and maize to vulnerable households across the six Area Councils of the FCT. The FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, said at the distribution ceremony in Kwali Area Council that each ofContinue Reading
By Mujidat Oyewole The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kwara Command, on Monday, said 3,000 international passports were awaiting collection by applicants in its office. Alhaji Baba Aliyu, the outgoing Comptroller of Passports in the command, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ilorin on the sidelines ofContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Advocacy for Disability Act (ADAC) Cluster has called for a multi-stakeholders approach to implementing the Abia Disability Law, to promote the inclusion of Persons With Disabilities in the state. ADAC Cluster Anchor, Grace Jerry, made the call in a statement after the Abia Disability Rally aimed atContinue Reading
By Tolu Aiyegbusi Today’s Google doodle celebrates the late Nigerian footballer Rashidi Yekini, who was remembered for being the top goal scorer of the nation. Yekini, born on 23 October 1963 led Nigeria’s national team, the Super Eagles, to qualify for the 1994 World Cup. Google said, “Not only didContinue Reading
