…as gov’s mum is laid to rest amid encomiums …SGF’s rep, govs, former govs, senators, others pay last respect Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has described his late mother, Madam Abigail Amope Omojolagbe Makinde (nee Omoregie), as an epitome of love and discipline. The governor, who was speaking at the funeral service of... Read More
By Festus Fifen. Health Journalists, Professionals and Stakeholders have converged on Nasarawa state for the 4th Annual Health Conference organised by The Association of Nigeria Health Journalists ANHEJ. The Three Days conference with the Theme: COVID-19 REPORTAGE ASSESSMENT is aimed at taking a critical look at the roles of the media in the fight against... Read More
The Deputy President of the Senate and Chairman, Senate Adhoc Committee on Constitution Review, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has assured that the Ninth National Assembly will expand the political space for women in the ongoing amendment of the 1999 Constitution. Senator Omo-Agege stated this in Abuja when he hosted a delegation of a non-partisan organisation,... Read More
Those agigating for a brand new Constitution in Nigeria may have to perish the thought as the National Assembly lacks the powers to do so, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has said. Speaking when he hosted members of Alliance of Nigerian Patriots in Abuja, Omo-Agege who chairs the Senate... Read More
…Passes bills to establish two Federal Universities The Senate on Wednesday approved the restoration of Mata and Mbagwa State Constituencies from the Ushongo Constituency as directed by the Federal High Court. This was just as it approved the restoration of Agasha State Constituency by altering the boundaries of the current Guma State... Read More
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritise programmes that give youths more opportunities to thrive. Governor Sanwo-Olu affirmed this while receiving the management team of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) who paid him a courtesy visit at the Lagos House, Marina. The... Read More
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a second and final term of five (5) years. Yakubu who was confirmed after the consideration of a report by the Committee on INEC during plenary, received the support of Senators belonging... Read More
…Says Commissioner of Police can be sued in personal capacity. By Festus Fifen. The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Delta State Commissioner of Police, Hafiz Mohammed Inuwa; and the Attorney General of Delta State, Peter Mrakpor, both have a case to answer before it over a suit instituted by Former Minister... Read More
Mayor of London urges every European Londoner to ensure they’ve applied for settlement scheme before Christmas Sadiq Khan concerned European citizens may face discrimination if landlords and employers don’t understand their continuing rights in the UK from January. Figures show many older and more vulnerable people still unsure of how to prove their eligibility to... Read More
By Ossom Raphael Abuja – The Minister of Industry, Tracks and Investment, Otumba Richard Adebayo on Monday said skill acquisition among the youths was a guarantee measure of creating Micro and small enterprises that can grow the economy. Speaking at the launch of the Young Professional Programmes (YPP), in Abuja, Adebayo noted the development of... Read More
