NEC tasks stakeholders on peaceful Saturday’s Chibok rerun election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has tasked stakeholders to ensure peaceful Saturday’s Chibok State Constituency by-election in Borno State. Mr Shu’aibu Ibrahim, the state INEC Head of Voter Education and Publicity, said this in a statement on Friday in Maiduguri. “INEC is calling upon all eligible registered voters, as well as other stakeholders, to […]
Engine Inlet Redesign to Pace 737-7, 737-10 Certification
Boeing has said it can develop new 737 MAX engine inlets in a year or less and sees the task as the new primary pacing item for 737-7 and 737-10 certification, CEO Dave Calhoun said. “We’ll step up resources, we’ll step up whatever testing is required, and we will do everything we can to inform […]
Gynaecologist cautions against sex-enhancement drugs
A Consultant Gynaecologist, Dr Ayodele Ademola, has cautioned against the use of sex enhancement drugs, saying people should stop using it “except when exceptionally necessary.” Ademola, who is also the Medical Director of a fertility centre in Lagos, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday. He said […]
NEC distributes sensitive materials for Saki West State Constituency rerun
I The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday in Ibadan distributed sensitive election materials to its office in the Saki West Local Government of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the distribution was done ahead of Saturday’s rerun election in the Saki West State Constituency. This took place within the […]
Tinted glass permit: Three police officers in Lagos face trial
The Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos State says that the three police officers, who demanded a tinted glass permit from motorists are facing trial for professional misconduct. The Zonal Public Relations Officer (ZPRO), SP. Tunni Ayuba, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. She identified the errant officers as ASP Kenedy […]
Makinde signs Executive Order on handling, storage of harmful substances
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday signed into law an Executive Order 001, which deals with handling and storage of harmful substances. The governor said the Order became imperative given the Jan.16 explosion at Bodija area of Ibadan due to the storage of explosives. He said such an incident would not reoccur in […]
Theatre oriented film “SÀNGÓ ALÀÀYÈ” ‘ll re-pattern African cinema, Ade-Aluko declares
Yinka Ade-Aluko, the Chief Executive at Doodle-Film Hub Ltd. says his company is partnering with State Arts Councils and major universities in Southwest and Kwara State to premier a film “SÀNGÓ ALÀÀYÈ” to re-pattern African cinema. Ade-Aluko, who is also a creative and film entrepreneur, said this on Thursday in an interview with the News […]
AFCON 2023: We now have a team, says Izilein
A former coach of Nigeria`s female national team, the Super Falcons, Godwin Izilein has described the present Super Eagles squad as the best in recent times. Izilein who spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Calabar, said the strength of the squad lies in playing for each other […]
Play your roles actively to enhance national security, Army tells bloggers
The Nigerian Army has called on social media influencers and bloggers to play their roles actively to enhance national security. General Officer Commanding 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Bamidele Alabi, made the call at the 31st edition of the Social Media Influencers Seminar on Wednesday in Ilorin. Alabi said the Nigerian Army recognised the importance […]
Coalition decries arrest of 30 women protesting Nasarawa governorship verdict
A coalition of 300 women-led Civil Society groups and individuals have condemned the arrest and detention of 30 unarmed nude women who protested the Nasarawa State gubernatorial verdict. The Police in Nasarawa State, on Jan. 20 arrested 38 protesters for alleged public disturbance over the recent Supreme Court judgment, which upheld the election of Gov. […]
