2023 Census must be credible, says Deji of Akure
The Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, has tasked the National Population Commission (NPC) to conduct a credible and internationally acceptable population and housing census. He made the call while receiving local government coordinators of NPC in Ondo State who came to brief him of their preparedness ahead of the exercise scheduled for May […]
AfDB boss calls for action to reduce world dependence on fossil fuel
Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President, says urgent action is needed to reduce the world’s dependence on fossil fuels and harness Africa’s renewable energy sources. The AfDB president, in a statement, said this at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue, hosted by the German Federal Government. While underscoring Africa’s success and enormous potential […]
US envoy inspects film school, promises collaboration
Ms Julie Mckay, the United States Cultural Affairs Officer in Nigeria, has assured the creative industry of her country’s partnership for the growth of the sector. She gave the assurance while inspecting facilities at the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) during a tour of cultural sites, Museums and the National Film Institute (NFI) on Friday in […]
Abdulraheem joins race for Speaker
Abdulraheem Olawuyi (APC-Kwara) has joined the race for the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 10th National Assembly. Olawuyi, who is representing Ekiti, Isin, Irepodun and Oke-ero Federal Constituency of Kwara, confirmed that he would officially declare his intention on April 4, in Abuja. He is currently the Chairman, House Committee on Emergency […]
APC group disowns former D-G
The Amalgamated All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups (AASG) has dissociated itself from its former Director-General, Dr Nasiru Ladan. The group has said anyone who does business with him on behalf of group does so at his own risk. The Deputy Director-General of the group, Hajiya Maryam Danjaki, made this known on Friday at a […]
Experts urge women to embrace technology to make themselves relevant
Some Gender advocate experts have called on women at the grassroots and those with business ideas to embrace technology to assist and make themselves relevant. The experts made the call at a workshop on Friday in Abuja, organised by Women Against Violence and Exploitation, a Foundation advocating for the rights of women in the society. […]
Filmmaker urges Tinubu to fix electricity
A popular filmmaker, Mr Ore-Ofe Williams, has urged the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu to fix poor electricity supply that has been causing setback for the entertainment industry in Nigeria. Williams, who is popularly known as ‘Awo Jesu’, gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Oye-Ekiti on Saturday. He said […]
Don’t truncate democracy because you lost election, ex-lawmaker warns
A two-term Lagos lawmaker of Igbo extraction, Mr Jude Idimogu, has said politicians against the victory of Senator Bola Tinubu in the February 25 Presidential election must avoid actions capable of truncating democracy. Idimogu, representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in […]
Buhari swears in Arase as PSC Chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, as the new chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC). Arase’s swearing-in preceded the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), came two months after the senate confirmed him as chairperson of the PSC. Buhari had forwarded Arase’s name to the Senate […]
INEC to issue Certificates of Return to Osun lawmakers on Thursday
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State said it would issue Certificates of Return to the 26 elected members of the Osun House of Assembly on Thursday. In a statement signed by the Osun INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke, on Wednesday, he said the event would hold at the Osun INEC […]
