ILO: Global Unemployment Rises to More than 200 Million
GENEVA — Global unemployment this year stands at more than 201 million, an increase of 3.4 million compared to 2016, says the International Labor Organization. The ILO says the private sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, plays a crucial role in creating decent jobs around the world. The ILO study (World Employment and Social Outlook […]
FG committed to addressing problems affecting women, vulnerable in society
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto The Federal Government on Monday said is committed towards improving the lots of women, children and vulnerable members of the society. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Ifeoma Anagbogu, made the remark at the 17th National Council on Women Affairs and Social Development held at […]
Tambuwal: Why Nigerian military deserves our support
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto As the military keeps it spirit high in tackling the security challenges especially in the north east and other parts of the country, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has urged Nigerians to show them an unconditional support, saying their sacrifices and dedication to duty has helped in preserving the […]
TStv Spurns Competitors’ Threats, Begins Commercial Services Nov. 1
By Sumaila Ogbaje Telcomm Satellite TV (TStv) says its newly inaugurated pay TV, TStv Africa, will begin commercial operation on Nov. 1. Its Managing Director, Mr Bright Echefu, made this known while briefing newsmen on Saturday in Abuja. Echefu added that TStv would launch its services with about one million decoders nationwide. He said that […]
N50m libel suit: Court adjourns for out of court settlement
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Sokoto State High Court Judge, Justice Bello Abbas, Thursday, granted an application for out of court settlement filed by second defendant in a N50 million libel suit against Leadership newspaper. The suit was filed in April, 2016 by the immediate past Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State […]
Russia 2018:You have our prayers as you march to Russia-Tambuwal tells Super Eagles
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State has congratulated the Super Eagles for becoming the first African team to qualify for next year’s soccer World Cup dubbed Russia 2018. In a statement issued Saturday night in Sokoto by his spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, Tambuwal urged Nigeria’s football authorities to sustain the tempo […]
Wamakko chairs investigative committee on policy, allegations against NNPC GMD, promises thorough job
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto No less is expected from the Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko (APC-Sokoto) led Nine-man Ad-hoc committee set up last Wednesday by the Senate to investigate the policy introduced by the current Group Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation( NNPC), Mr Maikanti Baru of allocating all products to Duke Oil.
NOA Sues For Credible, Peaceful Poll In Anambra
Why Nigerians must continue to live in peace–NOA. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged various stakeholders in the Nov. 18 governorship election in Anambra to play by the rules and ensure that the exercise was credible, free and fair. Dr Garba Abari, the NOA Director-General, made the call at a one-day round-table organised in […]
World Teachers Day: Nigerian teachers need improved salaries, reward for hardwork, performance, quality facilities
By Ado Hassan, Sokoto This year’s World Teachers Day took a different tone in Sokoto and perhaps other states , with basically nothing eventful for teachers to mark the annual celebration. However, competent sources from teaching related agencies in the state said that the event was centralised to take place in Abuja. ” The state […]
FG Agric Job Creation Programme For 360,000 Youths Begins Soon – Emefiele
Federal Government has commenced steps to ensure quick commencement of the Federal Government’s agricultural initiative to provide jobs for 360,000 youths nationwide, the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has said. Emefiele made the disclosure in Abuja on Friday at a stakeholders’ meeting on the operational framework for the Accelerated Agricultural Development Scheme […]