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Minister: Committees to monitor implementation of special public works programme in 36 states
Coordinating committees have been set-up in the thirty-six states nationwide to monitor the implementation and sustainability of the 774,000 jobs under the Special Public Works programme.
2023: We’ll not support Nigerian President of Igbo extraction – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, yesterday gave reason for its refusal to support Nigerian President of Igbo extraction, saying that all the people being prepared for the position are stooges that will be used against the interest of Ndigbo, Biafrans and the Biafra agitating groups.
China possibly committed ‘genocide’ against Xinjiang Muslims
The Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) said on Thursday that new evidence had emerged in the past year that “crimes against humanity – and possibly genocide – are occurring”.
APC to triple membership ahead of 2023 poll – committee
Bello, who is the chairman of the newly inaugurated APC Women and Youth Sensitisation and Mobilisation Committee for the membership registration and revalidation exercise, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja.
PDP: Zoning not subject of discourse yet
Ahead of the 2023 polls, National Secretary of the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Umar Ibrahim Tsauri, has insisted that the issue of zoning formula is not a subject of discourse yet on the table of the party.
India keen to supply Nigeria coronavirus vaccines, strengthen collaborations – Envoy
Thakur, who made this known on Saturday, in Abuja, at the commemoration of the 16 Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PDB) convention, also known as the Indian Diaspora Day, said the vaccines would be made available on concessional terms after completing all the necessary registration requirements with the Nigerian regulatory authorities.
Indian community donates N100 million health facility – envoy
The Indian Community Organisation has donated a N100 million, fully furnished 50-bed hospital to the Lagos state government, Indian High Commissioner, Abhay Thakur said on Saturday.
President Buhari charges commission on lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja charged National Commission for Persons with Disabilities to play its roles adequately in the realisation of the government objective of lifting 100million Nigerians out of poverty.
Oyo governor congratulates Baptist convention president-elect
Governor Seyi Makinde has congratulated the Nigerian Baptist Convention (NBC) on the appointment of Revd. Dr Israel Ade Akanji, as the new president of the Convention.
NEPAD chief moves to reconcile APC members in Imo
Princess Gloria Akobundu, Chief Executive Officer of New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), has begun moves to reconcile aggrieved members of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Isiala-Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State ahead of the party’s congress.
APC to begin new members’ registration on January 25
The party said this in its New Year message to Nigerians, issued by Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, Secretary of its Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), on Friday in Abuja.
APC fixes ‘date’ for national convention
The All Progressives Congress (APC), has finally fixed the much-awaited controversial National Convention of the ruling party before June 30, 2021 baring any last minute change of arrangement.
Bishop Obiogho: Nigerians need God’s goodness to survive, overcome global challenges
Bishop of The Light of the World Mission Incorporated, Harrison Obiogho, has said that Nigerians needs God’s goodness to survive in times of trials and overcome global challenges.
APC radically different from PDP in internal democracy – PGF chief
The Director-General, All Progressives Congress (APC) Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Salihu Moh. Lukman, has claimed that the ruling party is radically different from the opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in internal operation mechanism.
Pastor Adeboye: Naira’ll become strong again
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye yesterday predicted that Naira would, again, regain its strength among the league of currencies.
NHRC: Ending gender-based violence is responsibility of all
In commemoration of the International Human Rights Day, the National Human Rights Commission, Ebonyi State Chapter, Thursday, called on all citizens to join hands to put an end to all forms of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, SGBV.
Nigerian lawyers speak on gaps in biosafety law
The lawyers also advised experts and advocates against the implementation of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in the country on the various legal options available to challenge such implementations.
APC NEC meeting holds at Aso Villa
The virtual emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is ongoing at the State House, Abuja.
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NIN: Nigerian government approves enrollment centre for diplomats
Diplomats can now obtain the National Identity Number (NIN) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from January 19, the Nigerian government has said.
University of Nigeria releases resumption date
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, on Friday, said the academic activities for the remaining 2019/2020 session would commence on the 18th of this month for the postgraduate students, while the undergraduates are to resume on Monday, the 25th of this month.
Oyo government donates 18-seater buses to TUC, NULGE
Oyo State government, on Friday, donated one 18-seater bus each to the state chapters of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE).
Court dismisses suit challenging Ondo governor’s reelection
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed another suit challenging the validity of the emergence of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the July 20 primary election.
UK minister says local bike rides allowed after Boris Johnson cycles across London
Britain’s policing minister Kit Malthouse said local cycle trips were acceptable under COVID-19 lockdown restrictions after Prime Minister Boris Johnson was criticised for riding to the Olympic Park in east London from Downing Street, a seven-mile trip.