PROCYON RADIO AND TELEVISION NEWS SURMARY MONDAY 20TH JAN, 2025
POLYTECHNIC WORKERS TO BEGIN WARNING STRIKE WEDNESDAY Polytechnic workers across Nigeria have announced a three-day warning strike, scheduled to run from Wednesday, January 22, to Friday, January 24, 2025. The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnic (SSANIP) accuses authorities of marginalizing non-teaching staff and denying them career progression. In a letter dated January 14, 2025, […]
Public Sector Corruption, Nigeria’s Major Problem – Olukoyede
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has stated that public sector corruption was the greatest problem of the country with procurement and contract fraud accounting for 90 percent of Nigeria’s corruption and fraud issues. He disclosed this on Friday, January 17, 2025 in a meeting with a delegation […]
HON JOE IKPEA A STAUNCH ADVOCATE FOR ESAN TRANSFORMATION.
Hon.Joe Ikpea thinks on feet between perception and reality, He is focused on strategic opportunities with dedication to ethical governance and accountability. Hon. Joe Ikpea proactive approach evidently in his public service in Edo State exemplifies his commitment to serve Esanland competently as a Senator. Hon. Joe Ikpea as a dedicated public servant is committed […]
Gov. Aliyu Reestablishes Sokoto Hisbah Corps, Warns Against Rights Violations
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has formally reestablished the Sokoto State Hisbah Corps, cautioning members to operate within the law and avoid witch-hunting innocent citizens while carrying out their duties. The governor issued this warning during the inauguration ceremony of the revived Hisbah Corps and the commissioning of its new State Secretariat in Sokoto. Hisbah’s […]
Friends, Family Eulogise AA National Chairman as he celebrates 70 years birthday
Birthdays are not mere occasions meant for only celebrations, during which glasses filled with vintage drinks are clinked and sumptuous delicacies munched. They are also opportunities for introspection and expression of gratitude to God for the grace to be alive and be counted among the living. For the National Chairman of Action Alliance, Hon. Adekunle […]
Kaduna NNPP Gets New Executive
…New state chairman talks tough ahead 2027 A new executive committee of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) Kaduna State, has emerged. This followed a compelling judgment of Abia State High Court, Suit No HUZ/11/2024, which compelled INEC to hand over the administration of the party to the Board of Trustees (BOT), led by Dr. […]
PROCYON RADIO AND TELEVISION NEWS SURMARY WEDNESDAY 16TH JAN, 2025
ICPC sues El-Rufai’s ex-aide, Jimi Lawal, for alleged money laundering. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed a five-count charge against Jimi Lawal, a former senior adviser to ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Lawal, alongside Umar Waziri, Yusuf Inuwa, and Solar Life Nigeria Limited, is accused of unlawful diversion of […]
Kaduna State Commissioner of Health Commends Governor Uba Sani, Welcomes New Nursing and Midwifery Students
Kaduna, Nigeria – The Commissioner of Health, Hajiya Umma K. Ahmed, has lauded the Governor of Kaduna State, His Excellency, Senator Uba Sani, for fostering an enabling environment for institutional growth and prioritizing the healthcare workforce. Hajiya Umma expressed her gratitude during the matriculation ceremony of the 2023/2024 National Diploma students in Nursing and Midwifery […]
Middle Belt Forum Announces Leadership Changes
The Middle Belt Forum (MBF), the prominent umbrella organization representing the people of Nigeria’s Middle Belt region, has announced significant changes to its National Working Committee (NWC). These adjustments were revealed by the Forum’s President, Dr. Pogu Bitrus, during an NWC meeting held on Tuesday. In a statement, Dr. Bitrus confirmed the promotion of Barrister […]
PROCYON RADIO AND TELEVISION NEWS SURMARY WEDNESDAY 15TH JAN, 2025
NCC Directs Telcos to Disconnect Nine Banks Over USSD Debt The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunications companies to disconnect the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes assigned to nine financial institutions. This directive, signed by the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, was made public on Tuesday. It mandates the affected banks […]