The Enugu State Government has congratulated iconic former Nigerian international football player and national coach, Christian Chukwu, on his attainment of 70 years. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Information Commissioner Nnanyelugo Aroh said that the government and the people…
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara has described the death of Folake Aremu, a veteran actress, popularly known as Orisabunmi, as the end of a glorious era in the theatre industry. AbdulRazaq stated this in a statement issued by his Chief…
The troops of Operation Sahel Sanity destroyed 197 bandits’ hideouts, neutralised 220, arrested 892 suspects and recovered large cache of arms in North West in the second half of 2020, says Defence Headquarters. The Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig.-Gen.…
Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti, on Wednesday, approved the appointments of principal officers to run the affairs of the newly- established Bamidele Olumilua University of Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti. The governor, in a statement, issued by his Chief Press Secretary,…
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Kebbi State chapter, on Wednesday dissociated itself from the ongoing strike by the state’s Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). The Kebbi State chapter of the NLC had commenced an indefinite strike on Tuesday…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad has asked the newly sworn-in acting Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Justice Salisu Garba to always be transparent and uphold their oath of office. The CJN who gave…
The elevator of the 26-storey Cocoa House in Ibadan, Oyo State, has crashed killing one person and injuring three others. A statement issued by the Head, Corporate Affairs, Oodua Investment Company Limited, Victor Ayetoro said the incident occurred around 11am…
The World Health Organisation (WHO), says it is in countries self-interest to shun vaccine nationalism and work toward equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, noting that people must come first over short-term profits. WHO’s Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus said this at…
The National Council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced the chief executives that would head its operating and non-operating companies upon the completion of its demutualisation programme. This is contained in a notice by the NSE made available…
The new Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Nebeolisa Anako has pledged to continue with reforms to reposition the ministry. Anako made the pledge on Wednesday in Abuja at the formal take over from his…
