As Ghana commemorates its 67th Independence, it is important to reflect on the significant contributions of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the “big six,” and the other unsung heroes who played pivotal roles in the country’s journey to freedom and independence. Alongside these iconic figures, there are also countless Ghanaians living abroad, …
Read More »Tinubu congratulates AfDB President, Adesina, on award of Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), on the award of the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo Prize for Leadership. In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity), the President said “Dr. Adesina joins the pantheon of other previous winners …
Read More »Tinubu signs Executive Orders on oil, gas reforms
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has executed Policy Directives to improve the investment climate and position Nigeria as the preferred investment destination for the oil & gas sector in Africa. A statement by his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale did this “in keeping with his dedicated efforts to remove …
Read More »Adesina extols Awolowo’s virtues, charts path for better Nigeria
By Olawunmi Ashafa Lagos, March 7, 2024 Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, President of Africa Development Bank (AfDB), says Chief Obafemi Awolowo, Premier of the defunct Western Region of Nigeria, remains the pacesetter and forerunner for development in Africa. Adesina made the remark when he received the 2023 award of Obafemi Awolowo …
Read More »Police Service Commission approves promotion of 1,607 DSPs
By Monday Ijeh Abuja, March 6, 2024 The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 1,607 Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) to the rank of Superintendents (SPs). The Head of Press and Public Relations of PSC, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. …
Read More »Centre trains 40 Journalists on combating information disorder
Stella Nwofia, Programme Manager of IPC, in Lagos, Nigeria. By Fortune Abang Kaduna, March 6, 2024 The International Press Centre (IPC), based in Lagos on Wednesday began training of 40 Journalists on combating information disorder in democratic governance reporting. The training also centered on the use of fact-checking and Freedom …
Read More »‘Peter Obi will not leave Labour Party over smear campaign against Abure’
The national leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has said that the party’s national leader, Mr. Peter Obi is not under any pressure to dump the party ahead of the 2027 general elections over the sustained smear campaign against the party’s national chairman, Barrister Julius Abure. The party also warned …
Read More »Trump dominates ‘Super Tuesday’ contests, sets stage for Biden rematch
Washington, March 6, 2024 Former U.S. president, Donald Trump, cemented his position as the Republican Party’s all-but-certain nominee for November’s general election after sweeping the Super Tuesday primary contests. “It is called ‘Super Tuesday’ for a reason. This is a big one,’’ Trump said in his victory speech, delivered at …
Read More »Ekiti APC Chairman, Omotosho, is dead
By Bolanle Lawal Ado-Ekiti, March 6, 2024 The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti, Mr. Paul Omotosho, is dead. According to a family member who pleaded anonymity, Omotosho died in the early hours of Wednesday after a brief illness. The APC chairman, the source said, attended political …
Read More »Appeal Court affirms Julius Abure as LP National Chairman
By Edith Nwapi Abuja, March 6, 2024 The Court of Appeal, on Wednesday, affirmed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). The appellate court in a judgment also set aside the judgment of an FCT High Court which restrained Abure and two others from parading themselves …
Read More »Uzodimma commiserates with Madumere, Nwaneche, Amadi on wives’ death.
The Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma has bemoaned the passing of the wives of three traditional rulers in Imo State – HRH Eze Henry Madumere, HRH Eze Sabinus Nwaneche and HRH, Eze Reginald Amadi, describing the deaths as a big loss to the State and the traditional institution. …
Read More »Uzodimma names Onuegbu Head Political Bureau
Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma has appointed his pioneer Commissioner for Lands and Survey, and subsequently Commissioner for Power, Barr. Enyinnaya Onuegbu, as the Head, Political Bureau of his administration. Onuegbu’s appointment takes immediate effect. Until recently when Governor Uzodimma dissolved his cabinet, Onuegbu was the Chief Political …
Read More »NCDMB hosts workshop for oil industry players, academia, on research, innovation imperatives
Oil and gas industry stakeholders and leading academics on Tuesday began a three-day Research and Development (R&D) Zonal Workshop at the Niger Delta University (NDU), Amassoma, with special focus on needs-driven research and deepening of collaboration and linkages, sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The workshop …
Read More »Edo Assembly begins impeachment process against deputy governor, Philip Shaibu
By Nefishetu Yakubu Benin, March 6, 2024 Edo House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against the state’s deputy governor, Mr. Philip Shaibu, on Wednesday. The Majority Leader, Hon. Charity Aiguobarueghian (PDP Ovia North-East 1), who announced the impeachment notice, said a petition dated March 5 against Shaibu, was signed …
Read More »Deep calleth out to the deep… By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 Last week, I asked the question which life we would love to live – biblical Abraham’s or Lazarus’s – and it drew a lot of comments. I must admit that it isn’t everyone who can connect with last week’s piece, hence today’s title of the deep …
Read More »13th African Games: Minister charges Nigerian athletes to conquer Africa
Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, charged Nigeria’s contingent to the All Africa Games taking place in Ghana to conquer the continent. Addressing the athletes onboard the aircraft scheduled to take them to Ghana for the tournament shortly before takeoff at the Nnamdi …
Read More »NIDCOM boss, Dabiri-Erewa holds Townhall meeting with Nigerians in Ghana
Abuja: Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has given assurances to Nigerians living in Ghana of the Commission’s renewed engagement, dedication and commitment to addressing a plethora of challenges confronting them. She stated this at a Townhall Meeting with Nigerians in Ghana on the sidelines of the …
Read More »Afreximbank tops loan market rankings in Bloomberg’s 2023 Capital Markets league tables for Sub-Saharan Africa
CAIRO, Egypt, March 4, 2024 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has been ranked number one in all three categories in the Bloomberg Capital Markets League Tables Report for African Capital Markets. Afreximbank is ranked as number one Mandated Lead Arranger, Bookrunner, and Administrative Agent for Sub-Saharan Africa Borrower Loans. These rankings recognize the Bank’s leadership …
Read More »Police Recruitment: Sokoto command fixes Wednesday for CBT exercise.
By Muhammad Nasir Sokoto March 5, 2024 The Sokoto State Police Command has scheduled today, Wednesday, March 6, for Computer Based Test (CBT) as part of the 2022 recruitment exercise in the state. ASP Ahmad Rufa’i, the command’s Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement made available to Newsmen …
Read More »We’ve attracted $30 bn Foreign Direct Investment – Tinubu; Says economy challenged, not distressed
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, March 5, 2024 President Bola Tinubu says his nine month-old administration has attracted $30 billion Direct Foreign Investment commitments to shore up the Nigerian economy. Tinubu stated this at the 2023 Leadership Annual Conference and Award on Tuesday in Abuja. The event, with the theme “An …
Read More »Why Africa should groom selfless, transformational leaders – Obasanjo
By Abiodun Lawal Abeokuta, March 5, 2024 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Tuesday, said Africa must begin to groom selfless and transformational leaders to move the continent forward. Obasanjo spoke in Abeokuta at an event organised to mark his 87th birthday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the …
Read More »Abia Govt. organises free medical outreach to treat 5,000 persons
The Commissioner for Health, Dr Ngozi Okoronkwo By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Umuahia, March 5, 2024 The Abia Government says it will commence a free medical outreach aimed at providing treatment for 5,000 persons and conducting no fewer than 200 surgeries in the state. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Ngozi Okoronkwo, …
Read More »Kingibe commissions road project; Performs groundbreaking for 50-bed Hospital in two FCT Communities
Senator Ireti Kingibe, the Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Saturday lived up to her promise of providing social amenities for residents of the FCT with the commissioning of road project in Karu, a satellite town in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC). The construction of the 0.6 kilometres …
Read More »NIMASA, Sternula sign MoU on VHF Data Exchange System
· This will boost our digitalization efforts – Jamoh The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency NIMASA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sternula Denmark on full-scale Very High Frequency (VHF) Data Exchange System (VDES) space capabilities between the Agency and Sternula. The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and …
Read More »Enforce anti-gas flaring regulations in Niger Delta, Nwoko tells FG
By Deborah Coker Abuja, March 5, 2024 Senator Ned Nwoko has called on the Federal Government to urgently enforce the regulations on gas flaring and venting of natural gas in the Niger Delta region. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District at the Senate, made the call on Tuesday, during …
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