Oyo Deputy Governor Tasks Civil Servants on Work Ethics, As Pensioners Honour 4 Octogenarians
The Oyo State Deputy Governor, Barrister Adebayo Lawal on Tuesday, charged civil and public servants in the state to uphold work ethics and integrity in discharging their duties. The Deputy Governor stated this during an event organized by the Association…
Okowa Celebrates Ex-Commonwealth Scribe, Anyaoku At 90
Governor of Delta State and Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, as he clocks 90 years. Okowa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary,…
New Defence Spokesman Assumes Office, Seeks Support From Media
The new Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Tuesday took over the Directorate of Defence Information from the erstwhile director, Maj.-Gen. Jimmy Akpor. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Akpor was moved to Army Headquarters as…
Nnamdi Kanu Drags FG To Court, Seeks N20billion Damages From Nigerian Government
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has instituted a fresh court action against Nigerian government through his Special Counsel, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor. The IPOB leader’s filed the case against the Attorney-General of the Federation and…
Nigerian Youths Deserve More than Appointments, We Need Better Representation – Sarumi Declares
Software Technology Consultant cum Politician, Lanre Sarumi has advocated for more inclusion of young Nigerians in governance and better representation, saying this will contribute to the proposition of youth-centric laws and policies. Sarumi, who is seeking to represent the Ibadan…
2023: CNPP Demands Withdrawal of APC, PDP Presidential Candidates, Wants Electoral Laws Ammendments
Conference Of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has demanded that the presidential candidates of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and that of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, immediately withdraw from the February 2023…
NWFL: Prince Ogbonna Sets To Motivates Heartland Queens To Victory Against Osun Babes Encounter
The Executive Chairman of Imo Sports Commission, Prince Sir Eleazar Onyewuchi Ogbonna “Ambassador” has concluded plans to motivate Heartland Queens players to victory in their Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) Encounter. This is in line with his avowed desire to…
Oyo Govt. Identifies 52 Illegal Dumpsites, Begins Clearing
The Oyo State Government has begun clearing of about 52 black spots, otherwise known as illegal dump sites in Ibadan, the State capital. A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun on Tuesday, indicated that…
How GT Bank Was Fined Over Money-Laundering in UK
The UK subsidiary of Nigeria’s GT Bank was fined 7.6 million pounds ($9.3 million) by Britain’s financial watchdog for what it claimed were additional shortcomings in the bank’s anti-money-laundering systems and procedures. “These weaknesses were repeatedly highlighted to GT Bank…
14th Edition of The Ocean Race Begins in Spain
The 14th edition of world’s most celebrated round the world yacht race, tagged the Ocean Race, got underway from the Spanish port city of Alicante on Sunday, with sailors from 17 nations aboard 11 vessels departing on the first leg…
Bello Kirfi and the Price of Insubordination
By Suleiman Abbah It is an established custom that Emirs and key traditional title holders should only be seen and not heard. Some Emirs and title holders however violate this important tradition and would talk like parrots anywhere, anytime and…
