A group- PL-25: Twenty-five APC Progressive Leaders, has endorsed Ahmed Wase, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, as its preferred candidate for 10th Speaker of the House.Mr Lekan Ogunleke, the Secretary of the group, made the disclosure i…
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PSC, NPF move to promote harmonious relationship
The Chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC), Mr Solomon Arase and Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba, have expressed commitment to promote harmonious working relationship between the commission and police force.This commitment was made…
Nigerian media inaugurates National Complaints Commission
The Nigerian media on Monday inaugurated a nine-member board of the National Media Complaints Commission (NMCC), otherwise known as the National Ombudsman, to strengthen public confidence in the media.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the …
SMEs crucial to surmounting nation’s challenges – Arunma Oteh
A former treasurer and also former Vice-President of the World Bank, Dr Arunma Oteh, (2015 – 2018) says Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are capable of bailing Nigeria out of its multi-dimensional challenges.Oteh made the declaration on Monday in A…
Anthony Joshua fought Franklin like a lion, says sports minister
Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Mr Sunday Dare on Sunday congratulated Anthony Joshua, Nigerian-born former world heavyweight boxing champion, for defeating his opponent, Jermaine Franklin in an international bout on Saturday.Dare noted in h…
Mediation can replace law courts in conflict resolution -Expert
A legal practitioner and mediation expert, Mr Chijoke Nnanna-Ibeku, says mediation can replace the law courts in the resolution of conflicts in Nigeria if the necessary structures are put in place for it to thrive.Nnanna-Ibeku stated this, while speak…
German foundation commits €5m to agriculture intervention in Nigeria
The AFOS Foundation, a Germany-based autonomous and charitable organisation, says it is investing about 5.5 million euros as Intervention in Nigeria’s agriculture sector.The Chief Executive Officer and Country Representative of the foundation, Mr Olad…
FCT minister of state inaugurates 2 committees to boost agric. devt
The Federal Capital Territory Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, on Monday in Abuja inaugurated two committees to help boost agricultural development in the territory.While inaugurating the committee, the minister expressed gratitude to President Muha…
Medical expert highlights need for regular physical exercise
Dr Olaolu Modupe-Oni, Medical Director, HealthGate Medical Centre, has highlighted the need for regular physical exercises to improve brain health, manage weight and reduce the risk of diseasesModupe-Oni gave the advice on Saturday at an inter-house s…
Nigeria records success in genetic improvement of livestock for milk – NABDA
Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, the Director General of National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), said Nigeria recorded success through the genetic improvement of livestock for milk and meat production.Mustapha said this in an interview with the Ne…
Nigeria attained highest rating in fight against terrorism in 2022 – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says it is on record that Nigeria recorded its highest rating in the fight against terrorism in 2022 since 2011 till date.Yahaya said this at the opening of the Chief of Army Staff First Quarter Co…
Expert wants leaders elect to adopt insurance for more IGR
Mr Ekerete Gam-Ikon, an insurance expert has advised elected leaders at all levels to adopt insurance as their strategic action toward improving Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in states.Gam-Ikon, the Convener of Insurance September, an insurance p…