Joy Abiye of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has emerged winner of the 2023 Lagos Women Run for the second time.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Abiye, a native of Okitipupa, Ondo State, had the better of other runners fr…
Day: November 11, 2023
ICRC demands protection of patients, healthcare workers, medical facilities in Gaza
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has called for the respect and protection of medical facilities, patients and healthcare workers in Gaza.Mr Aliyu Dawobe, the Public Relations Officer of ICRC, made the call in a statement in Abuja.D…
How Nigeria can gain sovereignty of its security – NISEng
The Nigerian Institution of Space Engineers (NISEng) has said that Nigeria can gain sovereignty of its security when it takes hold of manufacturing machine components used in addressing insecurity.Prof. Spencer Onuh, a Space Engineer and guest lecture…
EFCC deploys personnel to prevent vote buying in Kogi, Bayelsa, Imo elections
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has deployed its personnel to monitor the Saturday’s governorship elections in Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo States.EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale said in a statement on Friday in Abuja that the aim of the …
Author challenges gender disparities with new book titled ‘Ichabod’
A writer and renowned communications strategist, Ogochukwu Eloike, has addressed gender inequality in her new book titled ‘Ichabod’.Eloike in a statement on Friday in Lagos called for societal change and a pivot from gender stereotypes.The book is a n…
Association seeks Reps’ support to develop telecoms sector
The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) on Friday called for House of Representatives’ support and intervention initiatives to develop the sector.The National Executive Council members of the association made the demand when…
CSOs inaugurate situation room for Saturday’s Kogi governorship election
The Kogi NGOs Network (KONGONET) in partnership with Connected Development Initiative (CODE), have engaged critical stakeholders toward ensuring peaceful election in Kogi.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the group also inaugurated “Uzabe …
Diri votes, commends INEC for seamless process
Voting in the ongoing Bayelsa governorship poll commenced early across polling units in Kolokuma/Opkuma Local Government Area with Gov. Douye Diri casting his vote before 9a.m.Diri speaking after voting at his Kalamaowei Ward 6 polling unit, said the …
NEITI seeks EFCC’s support in enforcing transparency in extractive industries
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has called for support from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its quest to ensure transparency and accountability in the extractive industries in the country.EFCC S…
Election: CSO urges parties, candidates to adhere to ideals of democratic contests
The Electoral Hub, a civil society organisation, has called on political parties and candidates to adhere to the ideals of democratic contests during the Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi governorship elections.Director of the organisation, Princess Hamman-Obels,…