The United Kingdom (UK) has appointed Mark Smithson as the country director for the UK’s department for business and trade (DBT) in Nigeria. According to a statement on Thursday from the UK foreign, commonwealth and development office, Smithson takes over from Chim Chalemera who recently concluded a 3-year posting in that role. “Mark is an…
President Joe Biden faces new questions over his candidacy in the November election – with his campaign events currently on pause due to a Covid-19 infection. The top two Democrats in the US Congress, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, are both reported to have met him individually to express…
President Bola Tinubu says the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) will thrive on fairness and equity and promote inclusiveness by removing the financial barrier to higher education for Nigerian students. The President, who launched the digital NELFUND disbursement exercise at the State House on Wednesday, said the provision of loans to students will encourage more…
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed through the First Reading the proposed bill which seeks to provide for a single term of six years for the offices of the President, State Governors and Local Government Area Councils to achieve a reduction in government spending and wastage, efficiency in governance, and national stability and for…
Biden says he feels ‘good’ after positive Covid testPresident Joe Biden faces new pressure to step aside because of his age – with his campaign activity currently halted due to a Covid-19 infection. The top two Democrats in the US Congress, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, are both reported…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with effect from August 14, 2024. Mrs. Walson-Jack was appointed as Federal Permanent Secretary in 2017 and has served in several Ministries. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Chief Ajuri Ngelale…
The attention of Osun state Government has been drawn to another big lie and deliberate distortion of facts by the spokesperson to the former Governor of Osun State, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, in person of Mr Ismail Omipidan, on a recent report by Sahara Reporters. Ordinarily, Osun State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Senator…
The management of Brentex CPP Limited (BCL) wishes to correct some mixups and inaccuracies in some of the reportage of its appearance at the hearing of the Senate Committee on Local Content being chaired by Distinguish Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday, 16th July, 2024. The company, in a statement issued today (Wednesday, 17th July, 2024)…
The Peoples Democratic Party has praised the judgment of the Federal High Court, which confirmed the nomination of its candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, for the September 21, 2024, Governorship election in Edo State. On July 4, Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja invalidated the PDP primary election. This decision was the…
Governor Ademola Adeleke on Tuesday evening at the Government House held a closed door meeting with Student leaders from across the unions with a joint resolution to jointly work for good governance for all Osun residents. At the meeting coordinated by Governor’s aide on students matters, Oladejo Bashiru Aderoju and attended by the President of…
