Makoko: Lagos defends regeneration, says safety of life paramount
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to implementating urban regeneration and renewal projects. The government said on Monday that its interventions in communities were guided by safety concerns and continuous engagement and international best practices. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, gave the reassurance at a press conference at […]
Police arrest coordinator, two traditional rulers over killing of four in Ebonyi
The Police in Ebonyi say it has arrested Mr Anya Baron-Ogbonnia, Coordinator of Amasiri Development Centre in Afikpo in connection with the killing of four persons in Edda Local Government Area (LGA). SP Joshua Ukandu, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of […]
PDP fixes national convention for March 28, 29 in Abuja
The Abdulrahman Mohammed-led National Caretaker Committee (NCC) of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed March 28 and March 29 for the party’s national convention in Abuja. The party made this known in a communique issued at the end of the 105th meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC) on Monday night. The News Agency […]
PDP a formidable party, not charity organization, says Wike
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains a formidable political force in the country and not a charity organisation. Wike made the remarks at the 105th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party in Abuja on Monday night. While warning members against viewing PDP as a […]
Labour, FCT minister resolve dispute as workers resume duty
Organised labour and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, have resolved their dispute, leading to the immediate resumption of work by affected employees. The resolution is contained in a circular issued to all affiliates of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Abuja on […]
FG begins free training for 10m Nigerians on financial inclusion, literacy
The Federal Government has begun a free nationwide training for 10million Nigerians on financial inclusion and literacy. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the training was organised by the Office of the Vice-President through the Presidential Committee on Economic and Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI), chaired by Vice-President Kashim Shettima. It is designed to […]
“Living History” not on approved textbook list, says Education ministry
The Federal Ministry of Education has debunked reports claiming that a history textbook “Living History” was approved for use in Nigerian schools. The ministry made the clarification in a statement in Abuja by its Director, Press and Public Relations, Folasade Boriowo. She said the book was neither approved nor recommended for use by the […]
Lagos warns tanker, truck operators against over speeding
The Lagos State Government has warned all operators of articulated vehicles, tankers, and trucks to comply with traffic laws and speed limits. The Special Adviser to Gov. Babajibe Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, gave the warning in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. He was reacting to a crash due to over […]
No nation can thrive without investment in youths, Tinubu declares
President Bola Tinubu has said that no nation could thrive without deliberate investment in its youths. The President who was speaking through the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id-Ahmad, said Nigerians should not lack quality education due to financial limitations. Tinubu made the disclosure at the 34th Convocation ceremony and 43rd […]
Onitsha traders reopen shops
Traders at the Onitsha Main Market have resumed business. This is coming after a week shutdown by the Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo. This is coming amid heightened security measures and warnings against compliance with non-state actors, Indigenous People of Biafra sit-at-home orders. The market, which was ordered closed by Soludo after reports suggested […]
