The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the decision of the new national ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), to impose leaderships for the incoming 8th National Assembly even as the Rights group has cautioned the legislators not to nominate anyone tainted with allegations of fraud whether within or without the […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is reaching out to all its members in the incoming 8th National Assembly who may be aggrieved after the emergence of the party’s official candidates on Saturday. The party maintained in a statement issued in Abuja, Sunday, by its National Secretary, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, that it is natural for […]
Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has restated his position on tax collection in the state, insisting that he has not instructed or authorised any person, agency, organisation or association to collect any levy for any reason or purpose whatsoever, from anybody, markets or any part of the business community. The governor, in a […]
Taking care of African hair can be particularly difficult because African hair tends to be more fragile, shrinks more when dry, and has more elasticity. How often should you wash your hair? Experts agreed that washing your hair once is week is plenty. Because African hair is naturally drier, washing it more frequently would over-dry […]
President Muhammadu, Sunday night, June 7, 2015, attended the reception hosted by the Minister-President of the State of Bavaria, Germany as part of the activities of the G7 Summit.
Healthcare delivery in six Niger Delta states looks set for the upswing with the training of 300 midwives that will support government’s effort in getting more skilled health workers to rural communities. The 18-month midwifery certification training which commenced in 2014 aims to produce skilled and motivated change agents in the hinterland, where statistics show […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (2nd right), his wife and First Lady of Lagos State, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode (right), the Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (3rd left), his wife, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo (3rd right), General Overseer, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye (left) and his wife, […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday reiterated his commitment to ensure that no one is left behind as his administration strives to better the lot of residents in the state in the next four years. The Governor who spoke at the 7th Edition of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Apapa Family, […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is reaching out to all its members in the incoming 8th National Assembly who may be aggrieved after the emergence of the party’s official candidates on Saturday. The party said in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by its National Secretary, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, that it is natural […]
President Muhammadu Buhari arrived in Munich, Germany on Sunday, 7 June, armed with the “wish list” of Nigeria in line with the demand of the Group of Seven (G7) industrialized countries. The G7 had earlier requested the then President-elect to prepare a shopping list and come with it for their consideration in what is seen […]
A goal in each half by the towering Flying Eagles forward ensured Manu Garba’s team reached the last-16 of the Fifa U20 World Cup in New Zealand The Nigeria U20 team, fuelled by a deafening noise at the Stadium Taranaki, put their Hungarian opponents to the sword 2-0 in the final Group E game […]
All Progressives Congress (APC), Saturday, declared Senators Ahmed Lawan from Yobe and George Akume from Benue State to run as the party’s candidates for the office of Senate President and Deputy Senate President respectively in Tuesday’s election at the National Assembly. However, the Senators of like minds in statement issued jointly signed by Senator-elect Dino […]
Barcelona FC completed a trophy treble in Luis Enrique’s debut season in charge as they beat Juventus 3-1 in the Champions League final in Berlin on Saturday. A fifth European title looked set to be a more routine ask when Rakitic – the man to perform so capably in replacing the soon-to-depart Xavi this […]
President Muhammadu Buhari says in fulfilment of one of their campaign promises, his declared assets and those of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will be released to the public upon the completion of their verification by the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). It is hoped that this process will be completed before the expiry of the […]
President Muhammadu Buhari will be leaving Nigeria on Sunday morning, to attend the G7 Summit that is scheduled to take place in Bavaria, Germany, from June 7 to 8, 2015. In a statement released in Abuja on Saturday, June 6, Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, said that […]
Being the Commencement Speech delivered at Babcock University’s Postgraduate graduation ceremony which held June 4, 2015. I am pleased to be invited to speak at one of Nigeria’s leading private universities.I would like to thank Prof. James Makinde, the Vice Chancellor and President of Babcock University, for personally inviting me here.Thank you too to my […]
AKHERE Godwin, Benin An Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp housing over 900 victims of the Boko Haram insurgency in the North Eastern part of the country has been discovered in Edo State. It was gathered that most of the IDPs in the camp, located in a remote community in Edo South senatorial district of the […]
Former House minority leader, Femi Gbajabiamila has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) speakership candidate of the House of Representatives. Gbajabiamila emerged after the primaries conducted by the party at a meeting held between the lawmakers and the party leadership. He emerged to defeat Yakubu Dogara, another contender who along with his supporters staged […]
The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has elected its National executive at a National Convention held at Women Development Centre, Awka Saturday. The party at the Convention elected Dr Ikechukwu, its National Chairman marking the end of the Chief Victor Umeh era. Former Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku was elected the party National Secretary, […]
The new Sole Administrator of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA), Bro. Felix Amaechi Obuah assumed work, Friday meetings with top management of the agency, refuse contractors as well as the union of staff under the aegis of AUCPTRE. Addressing the contractors, at the Conference Hall of the agency, Obuah, who is also the […]
Nigeria’s Consul General in South Africa, Ambassador Uche Ajulu-Okeke, Friday, inaugurated the secretariat of the Nigerian Union in Pretoria, describing the association as a rallying point for Nigerians in South Africa. Speaking at the inauguration in Pretoria, South Africa, she urged Nigerians resident in South Africa to register with the union to ensure easy access […]
AKHERE Godwin, Benin The immediate past speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uyi Igbe, has advised the new members of the state legislature to make humility and unity their watchwords in all their undertakings. Hon. Igbe who made the call while addressing the media at the end of the assembly’s valedictory […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Friday paid his first visit to the State Police Command where he announced the upward review of insurance compensation for Police Officers serving in the state. Announcing the review at the Oduduwa Police Command in Ikeja area of the State, the Governor during an interaction with Divisional Police Officers […]
