FG POSTPONES 7TH NATIONAL YOUTH GAMES
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has postponed the forthcoming 7th National Youth Games billed for Asaba, Delta in February. Mohammed Manga, Director of Press and Public Relations of the Ministry said the postponement was due to the upcoming General Elections. He said The postponement was due to logistics and […]
CONUA, NAMDA ILLEGAL GROUPS – ASSU
The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU Emmanuel Osodeke has again dismissed the registration of the Congress of University Academics, CONUA and the National Association of Medical Doctors in Academics, NAMDA saying they were inconsequential and of no effect in the Nigerian university system. He described the presence of a certificate of […]
INEC may Adopt body odour for voter verification
As part of its growing desire to integrate technology into Nigeria’s electoral process, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC might in the foreseeable future adopt the use of body odour for voter verification. Some years ago, voters were verified by simply looking at their paper cards and checking the voter register. In 2012 however, INEC […]
STATE GOVERNORS SUMMON CBN GOVERNOR
The thirty six State Governors under the aegis of Nigeria Governors Forum has summoned the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria Godwin Emefiele over the redesign of some new naira notes of the country. On Wednesday, October 26, 2022, the nation’s apex bank had announced plans to redesign some new naira notes being used in […]
TOO RISKY TO HAND OVER NIGERIA TO TINUBU, OBI – ATIKU
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar has said it would be too risky for Nigerians to hand over their future to the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress Bola Tinubu or that of the Labour Party Peter Obi in next month’s election. This was just as former Senate President […]
FG CONCLUDES CONUA REGISTRATION
The Federal Government has concluded the registration process of Congress of University Academics (CONUA). Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige who said this after a closed-door meeting with the leadership of CONUA led by its President, Niyi Sunmonu also warned the union not to behave like the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Ngige […]
VP YEMI OSINBANJO ADVICE YOUTH TO LEARN FROM HISTORY
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged young people to learn from history rather than repeat it or allow it to jeopardise a better future. Just as the Liberian President, George Weah, his deputy and different Liberian groups welcomed and decorated the Nigeria’s Vice President with traditional recognitions and awards at a youth forum in Monrovia. […]
PRESIDENT BUHARI CALLS FOR DIVERSIFIED INTERNATIONAL TRADE PARTICIPATION
President Muhammadu Buhari has said expansion and diversification of involvement in international trade and global value chain by African countries is pivotal for wealth creation, generation of employment, poverty reduction as well as growth of African economies. President Buhari stated this at the opening of the 9th African Shippers’ Day held in Lagos. He said […]
OSSAP-SDG HANDS OVER HOSPITAL TO KADUNA STATE GOVERNMENT
The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals has handed over a fully equipped 120-Bed Mother and Child Hospital to Kaduna State Government. The 120 Bed Mother and Child Hospital named after President Muhammadu Buhari is equipped with state-of -the-art facilities including operating theatres, recovery rooms, private and general […]
NEWS TITBIT
Good day! below are News Stories across Nigeria and Abroad: 1. President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Senate to consider and approve the nomination of seven persons for reappointment as National Commissioners of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Buhari’s request was contained in a letter read on the floor by […]