By Sonnie Ekwowusi November 15, 2023, might be a tragic day for Africa and the entire Caribbean and Pacific region. It is the day set aside by the European Union (EU) to pressure or coax African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries into signing the deceptively and euphemistically crafted LGBT agreement […]
Day: November 9, 2023
NDDC Conducts Tests For 5,000 Foreign Scholarship Applicants
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC has commenced a Computer-Based Test, CBT, for 5,000 thousand applicants from the Niger Delta region for its Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship programme, as part of its efforts to provide more opportunities for the youths. Speaking at the Information and Communication Technology Centre of the Rivers […]
Again, Wike , Fubara Meet, Exchange Pleasantries
..as Fubara Acknowledges predecessor as Boss. . Rivers state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara on Thursday met with his predecessor in office and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. The two leaders met at the rededication service of the 2023/2024 Legal Year at the Saint Cyprian’s Anglican […]
Customs Inaugurates Committee to Ease Port Congestion in Nigeria.
By Ken Chiwendu The Nigerian Customs Service NCS has inaugurated a committee to expedite the decongestion of overcrowded ports and overtime cargo The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi who officially launched the committee on Disposal of Overtime Cargo at the Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters in Abuja emphasized that alleviating […]
A Bill To Regulate CSR Goes Through Second Reading In House of Reps.
By Ken Chiwendu The House of Representatives on Thursday considered for second reading,a Bill for an Act to Regulate Corporate Social Responsibility( CSR )in Nigeria and other Related Matters. Moving the motion for second reading of the Bill Hon. Olumide Osoba ( Ogun)stated that the bill seeks to regulate corporate […]
Perish Your Thoughts on Rigging: PDP Warns APC On Bayelsa,Kogi ,Imo Governorship Election.
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP says Rigging would not be accepted in Saturday’s off-cycle governorship election in Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo states cautioning the All Progressives Congress APC to perish its thoughts in that regard. In a statement signed by the Party’s National Publicity Secretary,Debo Ologunagba on Thursday, the PDP […]
Update:IGP Orders Posting, Redeployment of 14 AIGs, 26 CPs To Formations.
By Goodluck Ikiebe The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the posting and redeployment of 40 Senior Police officers comprising 14 Assistant Inspectors General of Police and 26 Commissioners of Police to various commands and formations in the country. A statement by the Force Spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, revealed […]
FG Disputes Obi’s Claim of Insensitivity in Supplementary Budget.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idrishas said the 2023 supplementary budget signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday November 8, 2023 is not insensitive, but rather a bold and pragmatic response to the pressing and economic challenges Nigeria currently faces. The Minister urged the […]
FG to collaborate with Cross River Government on Food Security and Open Defecation.
The Federal Government has reiterated its resolve to collaborate with the Cross River State Government in the area of food security and Open Defecation. The move according to the Ministry is aimed at actualising the present administration’s agenda on Food Security while also, urging the Cross River Basin Development Authority […]
FG Expresses Readiness To Lift 100,000 People From Poverty Through Subsidize Adire Production Scheme.
By Goodluck Ikiebe The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu has announced the readiness of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to support locally produced Adire for local and international Market. She gave the assurance in Itoku and Asero markets in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Dr Edu also […]