Tinubu approves Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund
President Bola Tinubu has approved the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund to facilitate effective infrastructure development across the pivotal areas of agriculture, transportation, ports, aviation, energy, healthcare, and education in Nigeria. The Fund will invest in critical national projects that will, among other things, promote growth; enhance local value-addition, create employment opportunities, and stimulate technological […]
Edo CJ reviews panel probing Shaibu, replaces two members
The Chief Judge of Edo, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, has reviewed the panel constituted to investigate the allegations levelled against the state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu. This is part of the processes initiated by the assembly to impeach the deputy governor. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chief Registrar of thestate High Court,Mr […]
LUTH ‘ll continue to partner public/private institutions to achieve laudable goals, says CMD
Prof. Wasiu Adeyemo, Chief Medical Director, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), says the institution will continue to partner public and private organisations to achieve its set goals. Adeyemo said this during a news conference on Monday in Lagos to mark his one year in office. “On assumption, l was faced with three major tasks of […]
Second Niger Bridge: FG saves N300bn from new design
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said that the new design of the Onitsha axis of the second Niger bridge has saved the nation up to N300 billion. Umahi disclosed this in Asaba, Delta State when he led the management of the ministry on inspection tour of the bypass to the bridge down to […]
Tinubu celebrates Abiru at 60
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Senator Adetokunbo Abiru on his 60th birthday, on March 25, 2024. Senator Abiru, who represents Lagos East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, was Managing Director/CEO of Skye Bank, which later became Polaris Bank. The President extols the leadership qualities of the Senator, referencing his service as […]
2024 Hajj: NAHCON enjoins intending pilgrims to pay additional N1.9m
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has urged pilgrims who registered for the 2024 Hajj before the previous deadline of Feb. 12 will to pay a balance of N1.9million in accordance with the current exchange rate. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the commission had on Feb. 3 fixed N4.9 million as the […]
Zulum approves appointment of 168 aides, 104 board members
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno State has appointed the appointment of 168 assistants and 104 board members for the 15 agencies and commissions of the state. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the Borno State Government, (SSG) Alhaji Bukar Tijjani on Monday in Maiduguri. He said the appointees comprised of nine […]
NDLEA arrests man for alleged possession of hemp in Osun
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Osun Command, said it has apprehended a 65-year-old man, Dauda Lamidi, for alleged possession of cannabis sativa also known as hemp. This is contained in a statement by Mr Charles Odigie, the command’s spokesperson, on Monday in Osogbo. Odigie said that the suspect was arrested along the Ibadan […]
The bar must maintain courtroom decorum at all times, says Akinlade
Convener of the Duty Solicitor’s Network, Mr Bayo Akinlade on Monday, called for strict adherence to courtroom etiquette and decorum, in a bid to sustain a cordial relationship between the bar and bench. Akinlade, a former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ikorodu branch, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), that the seeming […]
Arraignment of four suspected kidnappers of UNIABUJA lecturers, children stalled
The arraignment of four suspects allegedly involved in the kidnapping of University of Abuja (UniAbuja) lecturers and their children in 2021 was, on Monday, stalled due to the commencement of Federal High Court (FHC) vacation. The matter, which was number one on Justice Donatus Okorowo’s cause list, was however fixed for May 13. According to […]
