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Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to speak at leadership conference in Lagos
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, former president of Liberia, will deliver the keynote speech at Women in Successful Careers, (WISCAR) 2018 annual leadership and mentoring conference.
Balarabe Musa berates Abdullahi Ganduje, EFCC over governor’s leadership award
A former Governor of Old Kaduna State, Balarabe Musa, on Friday, condemned the conferment of one of the 2018 Africa Value Awards on the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, for “effective leadership and economic empowerment and development.”
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Hadiza Bala Usman to speak at WISCAR conference
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, former president of Liberia, and Hadiza Bala Usman, managing director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, are some of the scheduled speakers for WISCAR’s (Women in Successful Careers) annual leadership and mentoring conference.
Enugu Rangers get favourable CAF Cup pairing
Remarkable 2018/2019 CAF Confederation Cup qualifiers Enugu Rangers of Nigeria were paired with Defence Force of Ethiopia in the preliminary round and will be favourites for the two-legged tie.
Uganda to vaccinate health workers against Ebola
Uganda will begin vaccinating frontline health workers against Ebola next week as the threat increases of the deadly virus spreading from neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, the health minister said.
NANS to meet Liberia’s George Weah
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) which is currently undergoing reforms and restructuring, is to interact with Liberian President George Weah and be part of the inauguration of the country’s national students’ union.
Bayelsa launches safe motherhood initiative
The Bayelsa State government said it had concluded arrangements to launch its safe motherhood scheme on October 31 2018, with a view to reducing the high incidence of infant and maternal mortality in the state.
Lagos government develops quick research framework for viral outbreaks
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it had developed framework that would provide accurate information on quick research management for viral outbreaks.
Muhammadu Buhari: Recharging Lake Chad biggest help Europe can give Africa
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday said the greatest investment Europe and America can make in Africa now is helping the continent accomplish inter-basin water transfer to recharge the Lake Chad.
Google celebrates Stella Adadevoh on 62nd posthumous birthday
On her 62nd posthumous birthday, late Nigerian medic Stella Adadevoh is being celebrated by tech giant Google with a doodle.
Muhammadu Buhari challenges Europe, US on recharge of Lake Chad
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the greatest investment Europe and America can make in Africa now is helping the continent accomplish inter-basin water transfer to recharge the Lake Chad.
Liberia’s George Weah declares free tuition in all public universities
President George Manneh Weah on Thursday declared that all undergraduates entering public universities across the country will enjoy free tuition.
UNICEF appeals to federal government, states to fund children programmes
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has appealed to Federal and State Governments to ensure proper funding for children programmes to safeguard their future.
UNICEF to strengthen states’ capacity in public finance management
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says it plans to strengthen the capacities of states in Nigeria in public finance management to ensure adequate funding for children programmes.
ECOWAS Court laments human rights abuse in Nigeria, Ghana, others
The President of the Economic Community of West African State (ECOWAS) Court of Justice, Justice Edward Asante, has described as “serious” the issue of human rights abuse in Nigeria and Ghana, among others, particularly the attack on journalists by some governments through their various state apparatus.
George Weah: Other vice presidents should emulate Yemi Osinbajo’s good model
President George Weah of Liberia has showered praises on Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, describing him as good role model for other Vice Presidents to follow.
Liberia investigates US-backed charity after alleged rapes
Liberia's government says it is investigating a charity founded by a young American woman after allegations that a local staffer raped several girls in its care.
World Bank commits additional $120 million for diseases surveillance in ECOWAS countries, Mauritania
The Word Bank Board of Directors says it has approved the third Regional Disease Surveillance Systems Enhancement (REDISSE) Project and committed additional 120 million dollars to the work plans.
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Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf to speak at leadership conference in Lagos
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, former president of Liberia, will deliver the keynote speech at Women in Successful Careers, (WISCAR) 2018 annual leadership and mentoring conference.
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19-year-old nabbed with genitals, fingers, blood of four-year-old killed for money rituals
A 19-year-old, Sunday Owo, has been apprehended with fresh human parts at a healing home, Centre for Psychic Healing and Administration, Awka, Anambra State.
INEC reaffirms commitment to deliver credible elections in 2019
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment and determination to deliver credible elections in Nigeria in 2019, which will embody the concepts of inclusiveness, transparency and accountability, by also ensuring that established rules are fully, fairly and impartially enforced.
Ikechukwu Ezenwa: Nigeria can count on me
Goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa has assured the country he will give his best should he be handed the opportunity to start in goal for the Super Eagles against home team South Africa in today’s important 2019 AFCON.
Rotary confers polio champion award on Muhammadu Buhari
Rotary International president, Barry Rassin, who is on an official visit to Nigeria, presented the award to President Buhari on Thursday at State House, Abuja.
Kebbi government approves N2.7 billion for payment of deceased pensioners, 2,005 others
The Kebbi State Government, on Tuesday, approved and released the sum of N2.7 billion for the payment of outstanding gratuity and death benefits of deceased retired civil servants of state, local governments and primary teachers across the state.