The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate alleged illegal fishing worth 70million dollars by Chinese and European trawlers in Nigerian waters. This was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Patrick Ifon (PDP-Akwa Ibom) at plenary…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has slated Saturday, June 19 for Gwaram Federal Constituency by-election in Jigawa. The INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye disclosed this in a statement on Friday in…
The Chairman, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta, Dr Michael Tidi has described late Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli I, as a seasoned administrator, unifier and exemplary traditional ruler. Tidi expressed his reverence for the 20th Olu of Warri…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has commended the National Assembly (NASS) for proposing a law for the constitutional amendment of 111 special additional seats for women in the two chambers of the NASS. The Executive Secretary of NHRC, Mr…
The Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Mr Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has called for a tripartite funding arrangement for the Akenfa Bridge project. The project was awarded by the Niger Delta Development Commission in 2009. Ewhrudjakpo, made the call on Tuesday, during a meeting…
The Cross River Government is set to deploy digital medical drones to hard to reach areas of the state to supply drugs and other medical essentials. To this effect, the government is partnering a drone delivery company, Zipline. Speaking on…
Edo government has announced dissolution of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma. This is contained in a statement issued by Secretary to State Government, Mr Osarodion Ogie, on Tuesday in Benin. The statement also announced the appointment…
Prof. Luke Ayorinde, the Vice-Chancellor of the newly approved Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), Oko, Kwara, says institution will take after the characteristic excellent service delivery, discipline and probity of the University of Ilorin. Ayorinde, who made this known on Tuesday,…
By Akintunde Jacobs, Akure No fewer than six students across secondary school in Ondo state have bagged the maiden edition of the yearly scholarship award of the Akure Divisional Renewal Group (ADRG). The scholarship award which is primarily meant for…
The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) Prof. Abayomi Fasina, said on Tuesday that the university would soon commence programme in Transport Studies. Fasina dropped the hint when he paid a courtesy visit to Mrs Elizabeth Akinlade, Sector Commander, Federal Road…
