The Local Government Authorities are tasked with the mandate to adapt to local needs and react more quickly to local problems hence only those that are confident and have the courage to make tough decisions can perform excellently as Council…
The Senate Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has successfully screened Lauretta Onochie and other nominees for appointment into Independent National Electorial Commission (INEC) offices. Lauratta Onochie who is President Buhari’s aides who had received backlash for her nomination…
By Bankole Taiwo, Abeokuta Ogun State House of Assembly on Thursday passed the bill to regulate animal grazing and establishment of cattle ranches in designated grazing areas in the state. Mr Ganiyu Oyedeji (Ifo 11), the sponsor of the bill,…
A Lagos based human rights group, Equal Right Advocates has said that it will not hesitate to begin legal battle with the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ogun State if within seven days it fails to return the name of one…
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara on Thursday, signed the state’s Legislative and Judiciary Autonomy Bills into Laws. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Yusuf Idris, Director-General Media to the governor, made available to Nigerian NewsDirect on Thursday…
Ms Lauretta Onochie, a National Commissioner nominee for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has denied membership of any political party in Nigeria. Onochie was nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari to represent Delta in the commission. At the screening of…
…says it is the handwork of Benue enemies By Titus Atondu, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has stated that the media attacks on his person and government will not deter him from advocating for justice, equity and fairness for…
Sterling Bank Plchas pledged support for the 20-year Lagos State Tourism Masterplan and Policy crafted to transform the State of Aquatic Splendour into one of the top five tourism destinations on the African continent. In a goodwill message at the…
Ecobank Nigeria has launched “Ellevate”, a gender-based proposition for women-owned businesses to reduce gender inequality in entrepreneurship and aid equal representation for women in the formal business sector. The Managing Director, Ecobank Nigeria, Patrick Akinwuntan said the Ellevate product introduced…
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a loan of $50 million to Nigeria’s First City Monument Bank (FCMB) to channel to local enterprises and women-empowered businesses in the agribusiness, manufacturing, healthcare and renewable energy sectors.…
