By John Obi Ogun State Government has revoked the provisional licences granted to 20 private orphanage owners operating in the state, due to non-compliance with regulations and laws prioritising the well-being and safety of vulnerable children in their care. The state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, […]
Month: August 2024
UI Sends Students On Compulsory 3- Weeks Break Over Fee Hike Protest.
By Ken Chiwendu The University of Ibadan(UI ) has given students of the institution a three-week break following recent protests against fee increments. The Registrar of the institution, Ganiyu Saliu made the announcement in an internal memo Saliu said that the decision was approved by the Vice chancellor,Prof.Kayode Adebowale on […]
Lagos Set up Medical Panel To Probe Akwa Ibom Police Commissioner’s Death.
By Ken Chiwendu Lagos State Government has set up a panel of Medical doctors to investigate the death of CP AbdulWaheed Ayilara at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital ( LASUTH )following allegations by members of his family and colleagues against medical personnel at the hospital.CP Ayilara was until his […]
Nigeria’s Finance Minister And Defence Chief synergise To Secure Environment & Economy.
By Goodluck Ikiebe In a demonstration of inter-agency collaboration, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has visited the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja,to discuss Military’s critical role in safeguarding democracy and driving Nigeria’s economic and […]
PSC HOLDS PLENARY MEETING, PROMOTES 684 SENIOR POLICE OFFICERS – Argungu
says Officers must continue to engage in self improvement.. By Correspondent The Police Service Commission PSC has promoted 684 senior police officers. The decision was taken at the first Plenary Meeting of the new Board of the Police Service Commission took place today, Friday, August 30th, 2024. The Meeting presided […]
RIVERS ASSEMBLY SCREENS, CONFIRMS OKO-JAJA, SEVEN OTHERS FOR BOPP BOARD
•Urges Members To Put State’s Interest First. Rivers State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed Opobo-born Barrister Lawrence Oko-Jaja, SAN, as Chairman of the Board of Rivers State Bureau on Public Procurement (RSBoPP). Also screened and confirmed were Dr. Ernest Ibekwe Ekwe; Dr. Mina Ogbanga; Engr. Iseleye Amachree; Engr. […]
Canada Bars Visitor Visa Holders From Applying For Work Permits .
By Ken Chiwendu Canada has barred holders of visitor visa from applying for a work permit within the country. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC ) disclosed this in a statement It said the directive is with immediate effect. According to the IRCC,“While the temporary policy was set to […]
RSHA To Screen, Confirm Nominees Of State BPP Friday.
The Rivers State House of Assembly RSHA has invited the nominees to appear for screening and confirmation as Chairman and members of the Board of the Rivers State Bureau of Public Procurement ( RSBPP). They are Barrister Lawrence Oko – Jaja – Chairman ,Dr Ernest Ibekwe Ekwe – member, Dr.Mrs […]
Hardship:Please Increase Our Benefits,Rivers Pensioners Cry Out To Gov. Fubara
Laud additional N1bilion to Clear Backlog.. The Nigerian Union of Pensioners, NUP Rivers State Chapter,has called on the State Governor, Siminilayi Fubara to increase their benefits in gratuity and pensions which they claimed is inadequate given the excruciating hardship in the land. The NUP, made the call in Port Harcourt, […]
Terrorism Financing:NLC’s Ajaero Leaves Police Station After Quizzing.
The Nigeria Labour Congress NLC says its President Joseph Ajaero has left the Nigeria Police Force after being interrogated over allegations of financing terrorism and other offences today. Ajaero proceeded to the Police Station shortly after some leaders of the Union and the legal team of NLC headed by Senior […]