Category: News
Security: Zulum presents 50 patrol vehicles, 300 motorcycles to military, CJTF, hunters, agro-rangers
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Friday, distributed over 50 patrol vehicles and 300 motorcycles to the Nigerian military and volunteers from the ‘Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF)’ and hunters involved with securing communities across Borno State. The distribution which took place at the multi-purpose hall of the Government House in Maiduguri aimed at enhancing surveillance…
Gov. Adeleke To Address Osun People on State Creation Anniversary
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state will on August 27th by 7am deliver a state broadcast to mark the 32nd anniversary of the creation of Osun State. This was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Hon. Kolapo Alimi, on Saturday. According to him, the broadcast is to be aired…
Tinubu considers review of salaries for judicial officers to curb corruption
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday promised that his administration would conclude a thorough review of the remuneration templates of judicial officers in the country. Receiving the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), led by Barrister Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), the President said the battle against corruption necessitates a comprehensive review of the salaries and allowances…
[Opinion] Niger in turmoil: The only way in is the way out
By Sola Isola Niger, a large and arid country in West Africa has a history of coups and attempted coups since its independence from France in 1960. In 1974, Lieutenant Colonel Seyni Kountche leads a military coup, ending Hamani Diori’s 14-year rule, suspending the constitution and dissolving the parliament. Kountche forms the Supreme Military Council…
Civil servants are the needed backbone to my administration – Governor Adeleke
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the civil servants in the state as the needed backbone for his administration. He added that for any administration to have a meaningful breakthrough in all its programs,policies and activities,the love and support of civil servants cannot be overemphasized. Governor Adeleke who was represented…
Ike Neliaku Emerges NIPR National President
Members of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), have unanimously elected Dr. Ike Neliaku unopposed as its new President at the end of the Institute’s Annual General Meeting in Abuja. A communication scholar, Professor Emmanuel Dandaura is also to serve as the Vice President. The Chairman Electoral Commitee, Chief Casca…
Regular payment of tax, levy is key to development – Osun Commissioner for Transportation
The Osun State Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Sesan Oyedele has said that the development of the State will be greatly determined by the support of residents to the present administration through regular payment of their taxes and levies. The Commissioner stated this on Friday during a meeting with the State executives of the Union of…
NYSC confirms Art minister Musawa is a serving corp member – Report
The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has confirmed that the minister of art, culture, and creative economy, Hannatu Musawa, is a serving corps member. “Yes she is a serving corp member,” NYSC spokesman Eddy Megwa told TheCable, a digital media outfit. Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) alleged that Musawa is…
Nigeria left out as BRICS admits six new members for global influence
The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), yesterday, announced expansion of the emerging countries’ bloc, with the integration of six new members, from January.Conspicuously missing, however, is Nigeria, the supposed giant of Africa. South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, announced that Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates have been offered…