FG, EU sign €55m agreement for NJFP, others
The European Union (EU) has signed a development cooperation agreement of 55 million euros with Nigeria, out of which 44million euros is earmarked for the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP). This is contained in a statement jointly signed by Arukaino Umukoro, Special Assistant to the President, Office of the Vice President and Alison Clement, Acting-Head […]
Terrorism charge: Court to deliver ruling in Nnamdi Kanu’s case April 8
Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court Abuja, has fixed April 8 for ruling on a preliminary objection filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, challenging the validity of the 15 amended charges filed against him by the Federal Government. Justice Nyako fixed the date after counsel for […]
TUC begins consultation, threatens strike over fuel scarcity
The Trade Union Congress said it was monitoring and engaging with stakeholders over the prolonged fuel scarcity in many parts of the country. The situation, apart from resulting in high transport fares in many states also caused untold hardship to many Nigerians. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, the National President, Trade Union Congress of […]
APC replies PDP, says Matawalle won’t resign
The Zamfara chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) says Gov. Bello Matawalle, would not resign his position as the state governor, as demanded by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).The PDP had urged the governor to resign following his defection from PDP to APC, as well as his inability to tackle the prevailing security challenges in the […]
Davido disburses N250m to 292 orphanages
Nigeria’s music superstar, David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, has fulfilled his promise by disbursing N250 million gift money to selected orphanages across the country. The singer stated this in a statement released through his official Twitter account on Tuesday night Davido gave the update and names of the orphanages that benefitted from his gesture. “I am pleased to […]
Jukun-Tiv crisis: Group faults Taraba govt approach, seeks FG’s intervention
The Mbaterem Community in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, on Wednesday, accused the State Government of not showing enough commitment in ending the Jukun/Tiv crisis which began on April 1, 2019. The group while calling on the Federal government and the International community to intervene in bringing a lasting solution to the crisis, […]
UNIBEN students blocks highway to protest ASUU strike
Scores of students of the University of Benin on Wednesday barricaded the ever-busy Benin-Ore-Sagamu road to protest the ongoing industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). ASUU declared a four-week warning strike on Monday, after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Lagos, to compel the Federal Government to implement the renegotiated […]
Bill to establish School of Midwifery in Kwara for public hearing
A Bill to establish Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery, Ayedun in Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara has passed for public hearing in the House of Representatives. Rep. Tunji Olawuyi (APC-Kwara), the sponsor of the bill, while debating at the plenary on Wednesday in Abuja harped on the need to strengthen primary healthcare system […]
Senate confirms Chidinma Osuji as Executive Director of NDIC
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Mrs. Emily Chidinma Osuji as Executive Director of the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). Her confirmation on Wednesday at plenary followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions. Chairman of the Committee, Sen.Uba Sani (APC-Kaduna), in his presentation, said […]
British High Commission launches contest for Nigerian women
The British High Commission in Nigeria on Wednesday announced a contest for Nigerian women to mark the 2022 International Women’s Day. This was contained in a statement titled, ‘UK in Nigeria launches ‘British High Commissioner for a day’ competition.’ The statement partly read, ” To mark International Women’s Day on the 8th March 2022, and […]