Kingsley Moghalu urges surveyors to rebrand their profession
The presidential candidate of the Young Progressive Party, YPP, in the 2019 presidential election, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu has called on the Nigerian Institute of Surveyors, NIS, to re-brand the profession to be attractive to younger generation.
ILO: Ayuba Wabba calls for new social contract for decent jobs
President of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), Comrade Ayuba Wabba, has tasked governments around the world and global employers of labour on the need for a new social contract that would deliver decent jobs and entrench fundamental rights at work.
Governor Umahi appoints SSG, other principal officers
Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has appointed Mr Kenneth Ugbala as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
Nigerian undergraduate slumps, dies while exercising
A 100-level student of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso, has been confirmed dead after he slumped during an exercise at the school’s sports complex.
Emir advocates improve welfare for journalists
Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir Usman, the Emir of Katsina, has advocated for a special welfare package for journalists to enable them perform their constitutional roles effectively and efficiently.
2023: Kaduna women in politics begin consultations
A group of Kaduna women under Women in Politics (WIP), has begun consultations towards the 2023 elections in the country.
Governor Ortom restates support for local council autonomy
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has restated his support for local government autonomy and advocated the implementation of the new guidelines on financial autonomy for local governments.
Police: One soldier, three others killed in another Plateau attack
At least one soldier and three other persons were confirmed killed in a fresh attack on Kangboro village of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Governor Fayemi seeks law against project abandonment by new governments
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has canvassed the enactment of a transition law to prevent succeeding governments from abandoning projects initiated by past administrations.
Court orders demolition of 53 houses built on NITEL/MTEL land
The Lagos State High Court in Ikorodu has ordered the demolition of 53 structures built on an expanse of land acquired by the Federal Government for the Nigerian Telecommunication Limited in the Ikorodu area of the state.
Ex-minister’s son reportedly kidnapped
The son of the immediate past Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole, has reportedly been abducted in Oyo State.
University of Ibadan expels 5, rusticates 16, discharges 1
The Central Student Disciplinary Committee, CSDC, of the University of Ibadan, UI, has meted various punishments to 22 erring students of different departments.
EFCC re-arraigns ex-minister, four others for alleged N450 million fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), on Tuesday, re-arraigned a former Minister of State for Power, Mohammed Wakil, and four others on an alleged N450 million money laundering charge.
Oyo officials storm streets, markets to rid Ibadan of refuse
A combined team of Oyo State officials as well as officers of a private contractor managing refuse collection and disposal in the state, the West African Energy, yesterday stormed major areas of Ibadan to evacuated refuse dumps.
VP Osinbajo: Extreme poverty in Nigeria gives me sleepless nights
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the problem of extreme poverty in Nigeria keeps him up at night.
Governor Akeredolu: Ondo agric policies’ll guarantee self-sufficiency in food production
Ondo State Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has urged support for mechanised agriculture as one of the major ways to ensure self-sufficiency in food production and tackle hunger.
NIMASA donates to flood victims in Anambra
The Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) yesterday donated relief materials to victims of 2018 flood in Anambra State.
Five Nigerians held in Ghana for raping woman in husband’s presence
The Tema Police have arrested five Nigerians who allegedly raped a woman in the presence of her husband during robbery at Community 25, Tema, Ghana.
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Kano emirate crisis: Talks ongoing for resolution – Governor Ganduje
Governor Abdulahi Ganduje of Kano State has disclosed that discussions were ongoing to resolve the crisis between the Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, and the state government.
Catholic bishop: Why Boko Haram remains unabated
The Arcbishop of Kaduna Catholic Diocese, Rev. Matthew Manoso Ndagoso, has explained why the Boko Haram insurgency remained unabated in the North East area of the country.
Gunmen abduct ex-minister’s son in Oyo
Four gunmen on Tuesday evening abducted Dayo Adewole, son of the immediate past Minister for Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole in Iroko, near Fiditi, Afijio local government of Oyo State.
Femi Falana: CCB’s refusal to disclose assets declared by presidents, governors illogical
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has condemned the Code of Conduct Bureau over its refusal to grant a Freedom of Information request by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project on the ground that asset declaration form is private information.
Ikechukwu Ezenwa: I believe we can win AFCON
Nigeria goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa has talked up his team’s chances of winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Peter Obi distances self from fraudulent empowerment scheme
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Peter Obi, has washed his hands off a fraudulent empowerment scheme advertised in the social media by scammers using a fake Peter Obi account.
UN official condemns Konduga bombings
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mr Edward Kallon, strongly condemns the multiple suicide bombings that claimed the lives of no fewer than 30 civilians and injured more than 40 others on Sunday evening in Mandarari community of Konduga Local Government Area of Borno.
Eight ships with petrol, other commodities arrive Lagos ports
Eight ships conveying petrol and other commodities have berthed at Apapa and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said on Wednesday.
Presidency reacts to EU report on Nigeria’s 2019 elections
The presidency has welcomed the report of the European Union (EU) on the 2019 general elections in Nigeria, promising to analyse it fully and act on the recommendations in the best interest of the country.
Telegram cyber attack timed to coincide with Hong Kong protests
Hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets of the Chinese-ruled city in recent days to protest against an extradition bill that would allow people to be sent to the mainland to stand trial.