FG declares Monday public holiday to celebrate Independence Day
The Federal Government on Wednesday declared Monday, October 3, 2022, as a public holiday to mark the nation’s 62nd Independence anniversary celebration. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians on this year’s celebration. Aregbesola in a statement signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, […]
What is gaslighting? And how do you know if it’s happening to you?
It’s an unfortunate reality that happens in personal relationships and by public figures to the peoples they serve. Recognizing that you yourself or someone you care about might be in a “gaslight tango” is not always as straightforward as it might seem. Blend Images via Getty By Sarah DiGiulio “Oh come on. I never said that.” […]
FEC approves N580m for purchase of armoured vehicles for NDLEA
The federal executive council (FEC) has approved N580.5 million for the purchase of four armoured vehicles for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). According to Abubakar Malami, minister of justice, the decision to procure the armoured vehicles was taken to encourage and safeguard the lives of NDLEA operatives. Speaking with journalists at the end […]
Power grid slumps to 38MW
Data from the Federal Government on Tuesday indicated that the collapse of the national electricity grid that occurred the preceding day led to the crash in power generation from 3,713.1 megawatts to 38MW. Industry figures obtained from the Federal Ministry of Power showed that power generation on the grid as at 6am on Monday was […]
Mikel Obi retires from football at age 35
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has announced his retirement from professional football after 20 years. Obi retired at the age of 35 with laurels won for both clubs and country, including Nations Cup, and Champions League, among others. He disclosed his retirement on Tuesday on his social media account with an emotional note […]
FG withdraws circular directing VCs to reopen universities
Hours after issuing a directive asking vice-chancellors to reopen universities for the resumption of lectures, the federal government has withdrawn the circular. According to report, the latest decision was contained in a circular signed by Sam Onazi, director of finance and account of the National Universities Commission (NUC). “I have been directed to withdraw the […]
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NBC reads riot act, warns against hate speech ahead of political campaign season for 2023 elections.
The Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has issued warnings to operators in Nigeria’s broadcast industry, ahead of the commencement of political campaigns for the 2023 general elections. Speaking at a sensitization forum on political broadcasting in Abuja, the NBC Director-General, Balarabe Ilelah, warned against the use of hate speech during the campaign, stressing that the Commission […]
FG orders VCs to reopen varsities and commence lectures
The Federal Government through the National Universities Commission has ordered vice-chancellors to re-open schools and allow students resume lectures. This was made known in a letter signed by the Director, Finance and Accounts of the NUC, Sam Onazi, on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the commission, Professor Abubakar Rasheed. The letter which was made […]
PERL Facilitates Citizens Participation In Issues Based Campaigns.
…. Say Era Where Candidates Determine Manifestos In Private Offices Gone. The Partnership to Engage, Reform and Learn (PERL FCDO) has declared that the era where Candidates seeking political office sit in their private offices and determine their manifestos is gone. State Team Lead PERL, Dr. Abel Adejor expressed this in his welcome address at […]