By Adesola Badmus Opposition Peoples Democratic Party in Osun state is ramping up preparation for the election of three adhoc delegates in each of the wards across the state. The exercise is a crucial stage of the struggle for the PDP governorship ticket whose primary is slated for March 7. The adhoc delegates Congress is…
Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Dr. Bashir Jamoh says the Agency is committed to continuously collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure that Nigeria attains the status of not only the hub of maritime activities in the West and Central Africa region but also a major maritime player globally. Dr. Jamoh…
… Seven Soldiers Survive IED on Damboa Road Troops of the Nigerian Military deployed for Operation ‘Hadin Kai’ on Saturday foiled ambush attacks on some motorists and commuters in the Bama axis of the North East, PRNigeria reports. The attacks, which occurred on two highways in Borno State, was staged by fighters of the Islamic…
COMMUNIQUE OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS The Council of Ministers met onFriday February 11, 2022 , in the usual room for deliberations, under the chairmanship of His Excellency, Mr. MOHAMED BAZOUM, President of the Republic, President of the Council of Ministers. After reviewing the items on the agenda, the Board took the…
Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), Amina J. Mohammed called for provision of more humanitarian aid and assistance to the war affected communities in Ethiopia. The Deputy Secretary-General gave a press conference today to local and international media outlets on her visits to conflict hit and drought stricken regional states, describing an “extraordinary visit…
Africa Business Council (AFBC) has called for a coordinated effort and actions that improve intra-African trade and effectively implement the African Continental Free Trade Area. The council was established in line with AU assembly decision to boost intra-African trade and fast-tracking the establishment of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Africa Business Council President Amany…
The EU-Africa Business Forum (EABF) has been the main event preceding the AU-EU Summit since 2006. It is a strategic occasion for EU and African private sectors to identify and/or consolidate joint opportunities in the spirit of the Comprehensive Strategy with Africa and the Africa-Europe Alliance for sustainable investment and jobs. The EABF is a…
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Sani Zoro as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs and Strategy, Office of the First Lady. Zoro, who is a Journalist, Politician and former Lawmaker, brings to the new job decades-long experience in media practice, publishing and unionist leadership. He was at various…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is currently engaging multiple regulators and entities involved in the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) that do not comply with established, applicable, and prevailing standards. The Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Mr Babatunde Irukera, who disclosed this in a statement said in the process of…
The Minister for State Health, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora, has affirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Government to local production of vaccines, to reduce dependence on international partners or importation on Friday. He stated this at the inauguration of the National Executive Committee and Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria in Abuja. Mamora assured that…
