Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday proposed an eight point plan of action to achieve success in the ongoing anti-corruption crusade of the present administration. According to the Senate President, what must be done to succeed in the fight against corruption include ensuring transparency in government processes and …

Dr. Oyewale Tomori has been elected an international member of the US National Academy of Medicine, effective October 1 2016. The US National Academy of Medicine (NAM), was established in 1970 as part of the US congressionally chartered National Academy of Sciences. The NAM provides unbiased, evidence-based, authoritative information and …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has denied arrest and detention of the wife of Femi Fani-Kayode, Sonia Chikwendu, stating that she was ‘intercepted’ by officials of Access Bank in Ekiti State while trying to withdraw money from an account that had been placed on ‘Post No Debit.’ The …

Ikeja Electric Plc, Nigeria’s largest distribution company has partnered with Dr. Ameyo Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust and Kleanmate to celebrate this year’s Global Hand washing Day with children in selected Secondary Schools located within its network coverage. The event, celebrated yearly on October 15th, promotes right hygiene practices, with …

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has initiated the Right to Education Bill 2016 in recognition and protection of right to education for children between six and 18 years in the state. This is the first time any state in Nigeria will seek to legally make education a fundamental …

A Federal High Court Judge, Justice Adeniyi Ademola has formally disengaged from presiding over the trial of former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki on illegal possession of arms and money-laundering charges. Mr. Ademola was among Judges arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) over corruption allegations. After his …

Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity was a guest on Channels Television at the weekend where he spoke on the release of 21 abducted Chibok schoolgirls and efforts by the Federal Government to ensure that those remaining in captivity are rescued. TEMIDAYO AKINSUYI monitored the …

The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NICON Insurance Limited as part of efforts to reinforce the agenda of diversification of the economy through the empowerment of the informal sector. The parties said the MoU represents their steps towards …

The All Progressives Congress, APC, chairman has proven to be a most unique man. John Oyegun’s reply to what we have revealed about his malfeasant handling of the Ondo primaries shows but one thing: he has decided that he is better served by continuing his romance with misdirection and falsehood. …

Prior to the 2015 Presidential election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) had its campaign built on “change”, a real change. In fact, there was the need for a total rejuvenation of all aspects of the country. Having been governed by a single party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for 16 …

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has highlighted the importance of maximizing the benefits of Nigeria’s vast coastline to facilitate trade in the West African sub region. Dr. Peterside made this known when the members of the Inter-Ministerial Committee of the …

The Enugu State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has advised youths to imbibe the virtues of peace, tolerance and reconciliation to curb ethnic, religious and social strifes. Governor Ugwuanyi made the comment when he received the Executive Mmembers of the Student Christian Movement of Nigeria (SCM) who were on a …

In line with the anti-corruption stance of his administration, President Muhammadu Buhari, will on Tuesday declare open a two day seminar aimed at formulating a legislative framework for the anti-corruption fight in the country. The seminar which is being organised by the Senate and House of Representatives committees on Anti …

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the role played by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the release of the 21 abducted Chibok schoolgirls, urging it to sustain humanitarian interest in Nigeria. Meeting with Mr. Peter Maurer, ICRC President, at State House, Abuja, Monday, President Buhari, according to …

Work has commenced apace on the pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, ahead of next month’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Algeria. In line with the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF’s promise to get the Akwa Ibom State Government to work on …

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the payment of bursary and local scholarship to Lagos State indigenes in tertiary institutions across the country. Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr. Obafela Bank-Olemoh, who made the announcement to journalists on Monday, said the bursary would be for fresh …

New Yam Festival (IRIJI), a celebration of culture, organized by Eze Hyacinth Nwabueze Ohazulike, Eze Ndi- Igbo Lagos and his Council held in Lagos on Saturday 8th October 2016. Pictures show some of the faces at the event.

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has approved the recruitment of 96 new science and technology teachers and 20 lawyers to serve as counsels in the Sokoto state ministries of science and technology and justice respectively. A statement issued in Sokoto Monday by the Governor’s spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, said the new …

BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) is to sponsor the education of the children of the slain members of youth volunteers popularly known as Civilian JTF up to the tertiary level for paying the supreme price in defending their communities against Boko Haram insurgents in …

Seventeen (17) Junior Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, have been dismissed from the Service for offences ranging from drug addiction, certificate forgery, theft and absence from duty from January to September 2016. According to a statement by Wale Adeniyi,Public Relations Officer of the Service, the appointment of two …

Renowned economist and financial expert, Professor Pat Utomi at the weekend, said that Lagos State is a crucial catalyst if Nigeria’s economy is to witness a turn around for the better. Utomi, who spoke at the Executive/Legislative retreat for members of the State Executive Council and lawmakers from the Senate, …

The Lagos State Government at the weekend said it would commence total upgrade of schools in the State, especially in the slum areas, as well as evolve a robust Youth and Senior Citizens’ Policy by January 2017. Rising from an intensive three-day retreat for members of the State Executive Council …