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Imo Assembly confirms 4 commissioner-nominees

The Imo House of Assembly, on Wednesday, confirmed the four commissioner-nominees whose names were sent to it by Gov. Hope Uzodimma. Our Correspondent reports that Uzodimma had, on March 16, sent the names of the nominees to the assembly for…

2023: NASENI endorses Governor Umahi for president

Jacob Ogodo, Abakaliki The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has endorsed Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, for the 2023 presidential race, declaring him the best Governor in Nigeria. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of…

Anambra to begin COVID-19 vaccine rollout March 18

Anambra State Government  will roll out COVID-19 vaccination programme from March 18 to March 27. Dr Vincent Okpala, thed state Commissioner for Health, made the disclosure while briefing journalists in Awka on Wednesday. Okpala said that Anambra received 78,810 doses…

Vitafoam appoints new director

By Kayode Tokede The Board of Directors of Vitafoam Nigeria Plc has approved the appointment of Abdul Bello as independent non-executive director. According to a notice filed by the firm with the Nigerian Stock Exchange, Bello’s appointment is effective March…

UBEC commissions skill acquisition centre in Benue

By Titus Atondu, Makurdi The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC)  has commissioned Girl-Child Community Centre at Government Girls Model Secondary School (GGMSS)Aliade, Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue state. UBEC Governing Board Member, Barr Chris Hassan who commissioned the…

JAMB parades 2 staff for extorting students

By Tina Omoregie Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has paraded two of its staff for allegedly extort money from two candidates seeking admission into universities with the hope of helping them gain admission into the university. The arrested staff…