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 […]
Doctor’s strike: FG, NARD’s absence stalls case
The absence of the Federal Government and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors ( NARD) in the National Industrial Court, on Wednesday prevented the matter from proceeding. The suit seeks to challenge NARD for embarking on strike from Aug. 2 to Sept. 17, 2021 was slated for hearing in Wednesday’s proceeding. The court presided over […]
Abba Kyari: Our officers not involved in 25kg cocaine deal, says NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, on Wednesday, said that it has no reason to shield anyone who may be indicated in the course of the ongoing investigation of a 25kg cocaine deal involving a gang headed by DCP Abba Kyari. The agency in a statement by its Spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said it remained committed […]
Kanu trial: DSS obeys court order not to block court premises
The Department of State Services, on Wednesday, complied with the advice of a Federal High Court, Abuja, not to block the court premises and environs ahead of the trial of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. According to reports the trial judge, Binta Nyako, who fixed today’s sitting at […]