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Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara State has directed traditional institutions to seek approval before awarding conferring traditional titles. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Special Adviser Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications. Zailani Bappa. According to the statement, the governor said, “All Emirs, Senior District Heads and District Heads in the state are … [Read more…]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has ruled out any possibility of suspending its six months old strike. The ASUU President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, made the call at a news conference at the University of Abuja, on Tuesday, Osodeke accused the Ministry of Labour and Employment, headed by Dr. Chris Ngige, as “Conciliator” for … [Read more…]
Premium Breadmakers Association of Nigeria (PBAN), comprising owners, Managing Directors and Partners of premium bakeries in Nigeria, have concluded plans to embark on four-day warning strike beginning from Thursday July 21, 2022. The bread makers took the decision in protest against increasing prices of baking materials in the country, saying it has become impossible to … [Read more…]
The United States President, Joe Biden has nominated Richard Mills Jr as the US ambassador to Nigeria. Mills is to replace the outgoing US envoy to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump on June 24, 2019. The nomination of Mills was contained in a release by the White House … [Read more…]
A document displaying the costs of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, in various regions of Nigeria is causing confusion among PMS consumers as the Federal Government remained mute about the matter on Tuesday. Although some operators in the downstream oil sector alleged that the fuel prices were approved by government, many others debunked the … [Read more…]
The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to give assent to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Trust Fund Bill recently passed by the National Assembly. Executive Secretary of CESJET, Isaac Ikpa, who made the call Tuesday in Abuja at a media briefing, said the signing into law … [Read more…]
United States judge, Kathaleen McCormick, presiding over the case between Twitter and billionaire, Elon Musk, has backed the company’s request to fast-track the acquisition trail. On Tuesday, the Delaware’s Court of Chancery judge chose October for the commencement of the trail, one month after Twitter’s proposed September, and against Musk’s preference of February. The businessman’s … [Read more…]
Chief Executive Officer, CEO, TD Africa, Mrs. Chioma Ekeh has said Nigerians need digital power solutions to drive down energy cost which has not only clipped people’s comfort but also bogged down economic developments Ekeh made the statement as her company unveiled partnership deal with global provider of Information and Communications Technology, ICT, infrastructure and … [Read more…]
Abducted Kaduna Catholic Priest found dead One of the two Catholic Priests abducted in Kaduna State on Friday has been found dead. The priests, Very Rev. Fr. John Mark Chietnum and Rev. Fr. Donatus Cleopas were whisked away from the rectory of Christ the King Catholic Church, Yadin Garu in Lere Local Government Area of … [Read more…]
[UPDATED] Enugu APGA Gov candidate, Frank Nweke, presents Edith Ugwuanyi as Deputy Gov candidate …promises women inclusiveness when elected Debbie Egbo & Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Dr. Edith Ngozi Ugwuanyi has been named as the running mate to a former Minister of Information and Enugu governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Frank Nweke … [Read more…]
ASUU: Buhari gives Education Minister, Adamu 2-weeks ultimatum to resolve strike PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu to resolve the prolonged strike embarked upon by the four university-based unions and report back to him in two weeks time. President Buhari gave the directive on Tuesday after he received briefings … [Read more…]
Enugu 2023: Frank Nweke, APGA Guber standard-bearer, unveils Edith Ugwuanyi as running mate Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Enugu State All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, governorship candidate, Frank Nweke II, has named Dr. Edith Ugwuanyi as the deputy governorship candidate of the party. He made the announcement and official unveiling … [Read more…]