Mbah free to join APC, says ex VON DG
The former Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, says Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State is wholeheartedly welcomed to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Okechukwu, who is a foundation member of APC, said this in a statement in Enugu on Monday issued on behalf of the APC Foundation […]
Ex-TUC president expresses disappointment over K1 De Ultimate
Mr Peter Esele, a former President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria has expressed his disappointment over Fuji maestro, Wasiu Ayinde also known as K1 De Ultimate’s alleged refusal to comply with airport regulations Reacting to the incident, Esele said K1’s actions are unbecoming of a respected musician and celebrity. According to him, […]
Tinubu appoints DG for Leadership Centre
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ms. Rinsola Abiola as Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC). Ms. Abiola, an expert in strategic communication and government relations, previously served as Senior Special Assistant to the President. In addition, President Tinubu appointed Nasir Bala Aminu Ja’oji as Senior Special Assistant on Citizenship and Leadership. […]
President announces members of the governing council for HYREP
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Council and Board of Trustees of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYREP), with the Minister of Environment serving as Chairman of the Council. The other members are Loanyie Barituka Victor, who represents the Non-governmental Organisations focused on the environment, Bright Onyebuchi Jacob and Henry […]
Tinubu names new FCC Chairman, commissioners
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, a former House of Representatives member, as the new Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission. She succeeds Dr Muheeba Dankaka, whose tenure was dogged by controversy. The president also appointed Mohammed Musa as the Commission’s secretary while retaining Kayode Oladele from Ogun as commissioner. Oladele, […]
AN EVENING WITH TOYIN FALOLA
By Wale Okediran Dinner was served just as twilight descended on the sunny Accra skyline. We were sitting outside a restaurant somewhere in the Labone area of Accra, Ghana with its beautiful ambience next to the DJ who pelted out loud melodic African music from a loudspeaker. As we enjoyed the fresh Jasmine-scented evening breeze, […]
₦1.6tr TETFund boost for tertiary institutions
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has said it has received ₦1.6 trillion for various interventions across tertiary institutions in the country. Chairman of TETFund’s Governing Board and former Katsina State Governor, Alh. Aminu Masari, disclosed this on Sunday in an interview with newsmen in Katsina. He said the fund, the highest in recent allocations, […]
Why illegal mining will persist, by stakeholders Stakeholders in the mining sector have said that illegal mining will persist in Nigeria as long as poverty exists. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja that, in spite of Federal Government measures to combat illegal mining, it remains a source of livelihood […]
Obasanjo library accuses EFCC of unlawful invasion
The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, has berated the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly invading its premises. The management accused the EFCC of violating the rights of guests during a private event in the early hours of Sunday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), EFCC operatives […]
Gunmen kill five in Kwara community attack
The Kwara Police Command has confirmed the death of five people, including Police Inspector Adejumo Wasiu, following an attack by unknown gunmen in Babanla, Ifelodun Local Government Area. This is contained in a statement on Sunday in Ilorin by the Command Spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi. She said scores of armed criminals, and riding motorcycles, invaded […]
