Akwa Ibom Gov appoints SSG, CPS
Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has appointed Mr Enobong Uwah, as the Secretary to the State Government. According to a statement by Dr Nathaniel Adiakpan, Permanent Secretary, Government House in Uyo on Tuesday, Uwa’s appointment takes immediate effect. The statement also announced the appointments of Mr Ekerete Udoh, as the Chief Press Secretary, […]
FG shifts date for national award
The Federal Government has changed the date for the collection of the National Honour Award for the recipients to yet undisclosed date. Mrs Ibiene Roberts, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, made the disclosure in a circular by Mrs Julie Jacobs, Director of Information in the ministry on Tuesday in Abuja. The […]
FG To Meet Labour Over Subsidy Today
The federal government is scheduled to meet with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) on today by 2pm over the planned removal of fuel subsidy. The NLC National President, Joe Aajero made this known during an interview with Channels TV Sunrise Daily on Wednesday. He said the position of Labour had been clear that […]
Sani retains El-Rufai’s appointees
Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has approved the retention of senior government officials of his predecessor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, to help him run the administration of the state. This is contained in a statement by Mr Mohammed Shehu, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor on Tuesday in Kaduna. According to the statement, the […]
Ama Ata Aidoo, renowned Ghanaian writer dies at 81
Renowned Ghanaian poet and author Ama Ata Aidoo has died. She was 81. She died after a brief illness, according to a statement by her family today. The prolific writer died on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. The statement by the family reads: “The Family of Prof. Ama Ata Aidoo with deep sorrow but in the […]
Energy Transition: Global South Delegation Undertakes Lobby Tour To Europe
A delegation of Global South scholars and activists is embarking on a lobbying and advocacy tour of European capitals to discuss the urgent issue of an ecosocial energy transition. The seven participants are following up on a global manifesto published this year decrying new Green colonialism and urging more equitable approaches to achieve a fossil-free […]
Buhari: Four Unforgivable Sins
By Toyin Falola Life and everything within it are transient, including power and authority. What started with hopes and high expectations in 2015 has come to an end, bringing with it lessons and leaving the people less animated and less hopeful than they were eight years ago — little wonder that Buhari’s successor will ride […]
Bukky Awoyemi Partways With Baby Daddy, Damola Olatunji
Bukola Awoyemi, the Yoruba actress popularly known as Arugba, has parted ways with her babby daddy, Damola Olatunji, The actress announced her split from Olatunji via her Instagram page on Tuesday. In the letter issued by the actress lawyer , claimed the duo never married — after eight years of being together. It added that they have both agreed […]
World No Tobacco Day: CAPPA seeks support for farmers to grow food crops
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on governments across the country to provide support for farmers to boost agricultural production. Speaking at an event to herald the World No Tobacco Day, the Executive Director of CAPPA, Mr Akinbode Oluwafemi said this has become necessary to help their transition from tobacco to […]
Magashi lauds Armed Forces for defending Nigeria’s territorial integrity
Former Minister of Defence Retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, has hailed the Armed Forces for standing firm in defence of the nation. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Mrs Victoria Agba-Attah, Director, Press and Public Relations in the ministry. Magashi gave the commendation when he handed over the affairs of […]
