The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun on Thursday disclosed that the Federal Government would soon issue a new template on approved expenses for state-owned enterprises as efforts are being intensified to control the nation’s recurrent expenditure. The Minister gave the hint at a workshop on Cost Management on Overhead …
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Saraki lauds release of 21 Chibok girls; Decries bomb blast in Maiduguri, Clashes in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Thursday commended President Muhammadu Buhari, the Nigerian Security Services, the government of Switzerland, and the International Community for the combined efforts that led to the release of the 21 Chibok schoolgirls. Senator Saraki said: “We join all Nigerians to rejoice on the return of …
Read More »Foremost economist, Rewane, headlines Airtel’s Employee Knowledge Series
Foremost Economist and Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives, Mr. Bismarck Rewane, featured as guest speaker at the 5th Edition of the Airtel Employee Knowledge series. The Employee Knowledge Series is a quarterly session designed as a premium platform that offers an opportunity for employees of the telco to learn …
Read More »Group backs CBN, FG to revive economy
A coalition of Civil Society Groups, under the auspices of Vanguard for Social Justice (VSJ), has supported the policies of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Federal Government, to revive the Nigerian economy. Speaking in Abuja, Thursday, the convener, Etuk Bassey William, commended the policies of …
Read More »President Buhari arrives Berlin Germany on an Official Visit
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Berlin for an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. While in Berlin, President Buhari, will confer with Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel on issues of shared interests between Nigeria and Germany, including further cooperation on security, the humanitarian situation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) …
Read More »Drama as ‘Edo INEC staff” storms APC Secretariat over service rendered but not paid for
AGENE GODWIN,Benin There was a mild drama Thursday when hundreds of protesters who claimed to be Adhoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) in the just concluded governorship election laid siege to the All Progressives Congress, APC, secretariat on Airport road,Benin City over alleged outstanding allowances. The group, mainly …
Read More »Uphold tradition of excellence, Ambode tells new Perm Secs
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday swore-in two new Permanent Secretaries into the State Public Service, with a charge on the appointees to add positive values and uphold the tradition of excellence which the State is known for. Governor Ambode, who performed the swearing-in ceremony at the Executive …
Read More »Saraki seeks increased use of clean cooking energy by Nigerians
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has called for an increased usage of clean cooking energy by Nigerians as a veritable way to save the environment. The Senate President who spoke Wednesday when Executive Director, International Centre For Energy, Environment and Development (ICEED), Eawh Otu Eleri and members of the …
Read More »(Opinion) Random thoughts on Ken Nnamani Committee By Jideofor Adibe
Early this month, the Buhari government, through the Attorney- General of the Federal and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, inaugurated a 24-member committee on Constitution and Electoral Reform, which it called “Constitutional and Electoral Reforms Committee”. The Committee is headed by former Senate President Ken Nnamani. The AGF said he …
Read More »Martin Star Tommy Ford Dead at 52
Actor and comedian Tommy Ford has died. Thomas Mikal “Tommy” Ford was an American actor who was best known for his role as Tommy Strawn in the sitcom Martin, and for his recurring role as Mel Parker in the UPN sitcom The Parkers. He passed away on Wednesday after being …
Read More »North East spending probe: There ‘ll be no cover-up, Says Saraki
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has inaugurated the Senate Ad-hoc Committee to investigate the use of the fund that has been allocated to the Humanitarian Crisis in the North East and promised that all the facts of the case will be exposed. Speaking at the event, Saraki stated that …
Read More »FG seeks private sector commitment towards achieving self-sufficiency in essential items
The private sector has been enjoined to show greater commitment to the Federal Government’s desire to make the country self-sufficient in essential goods and services in the shortest possible time. On its part, the government has pledged to create the necessary environment to enable robust private sector involvement in growing …
Read More »Chief of Naval Staff visits Lake Chad
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral IE Ibas undertook an on the spot assessment on the ground at the Naval Out Post Lake Chad (NOP) situated on the outskirts of Baga Town. A statement by Christian Ezekobe, Commodore, Director of Information Navy, said that the CNS inspected the …
Read More »Obaseki and failure of the “CHANGEXIT” vote By Victor Oshioke
The much publicised gubernatorial election in Edo state has come and gone, leaving in its wake much relief in the hearts of the majority of Edo people who feared the worst and prayed for peaceful polls. Of course, the majority of the people voted for continuity, despite the convergence of …
Read More »ISPS Code: Amaechi assures US Coast Guards of full implementation
The Federal Government has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to maritime security through the full implementation of the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) code. This commitment was made by the Hon. Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi when he led a delegation to the United States Coasts Guard …
Read More »Edo polls: Group urges INEC to declare true results
AGENE GODWIN, Benin A call has gone to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to immediately cancel the results of Edo’s state governorship election which it conducted on September 28, 2016 because the results it declared are,according it, “not a true reflection of what happened on the field.” The call, …
Read More »Joe Okei-Odumakin, Chioma Akpota, others grace 9jaMentors Conference
Kidnappers of residents of Isheri, Lagos State arrested •IGP reads Riot Act to kidnappers
The invigorated Intelligence Response Team (IRT) under the auspices of the office of the Inspector General of Police launched a massive onslaught on the kidnappers of some residents of an estate in Isheri area of Lagos state. This, according to a statement by DCP Don N. Awunah, Force Public Relations …
Read More »Red Star Express Plc marks 24 years’ anniversary
Group Managing Director of Red Star Express Plc, Sola Obabori has praised the foresight of those who built the Red Star brand from the scratch saying their tenacity has brought the company to its present state of growth. Speaking on the 24th year anniversary of the company on 12th October …
Read More »OPC speaks on ‘Democracy in danger: Assault and Intimidation of the Judiciary’
ANEEJ urges communities in Niger Delta to demand more accountability from NDDC, others
AGENE GODWIN, Benin A passionate appeal has been made by a Non Governmental Organisation, Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), to communities in the Niger Delta region to demand more accountability from the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Rev. David Ugolor,the Executive Director of ANEEJ, made the appeal …
Read More »Mining: FG to provide technical assistance to states, Dr. Fayemi tells Gov. Umahi
Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said that the ministry is set to provide logistics and technical assistance to state governments, in their bid to invest in the mining sector. The Minister who disclosed this on Tuesday when he received Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, in …
Read More »Tambuwal appoints new MD for Sokoto Investment Company
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has approved the appointment of Aliyu Bala Sokoto as the new Managing Director of Sokoto Investment Company (SIC). A statement issued by the Governor’s spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, said the appointment took effect on August 18, 2016. Until his appointment, the new MD served as the …
Read More »President Buhari presides over FEC meeting; Travels Thursday to Germany to discuss security, humanitarian issues with German Chancellor, President
President Muhammadu Buhari will embark on an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany from October 13 to 15, 2016. In Berlin, President Buhari, according to a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), will confer with Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel on issues of …
Read More »(Opinion) Preserving the destiny of the girl child By BILKIS OGUNNUBI
Available statistics shows that there are over 1.1 billion creative and talented girls worldwide. And this figure, if exploited positively, is enough to build a global community that has the potential of creating a sustainable world that would make life better for everyone. But the dreams of this ingenious specie …
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