The Chairman Law Reform Commission Niger state, Barrister Aisha Galadima Gana, has charged Nigerians to remain resolute in their support to the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in order to experience more dividends of democracy. Hajia Gana, who is also the matron of ANG Progressive Associates, also commended the First Lady, Hajia Aisha Buhari for her immeasurable achievements, stating that Read More
As the Ekiti governorship election slated for June 18 approaches, the former governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant, Engr Segun Oni, has said his popularity keeps soaring among the masses of Ekiti daily because he didn’t loot the treasury while in office between 2007 and 2010. Oni also warned that the PDP would resist attempt by any party Read More
The wife of Katsina state deputy governor; Hajiya Mariya Buhari, has been appointed as national woman leader, Tinubu Support Organization (TSO). This was contained in a appointment letter dated 14 November 2021 and signed by the director general of the organisation, Aminu Suleiman. “I am pleased to inform you that your appointment is confirmed as National Women Leader of Tinubu Read More
Newcastle United have appointed Eddie Howe to succeed Steve Bruce as the Premier League club’s head coach. Howe, who has signed a contract until the summer of 2024, has not been in management since he left Bournemouth in August 2020 following relegation.“This is a wonderful opportunity, but there is also a lot of work ahead of us,” Howe told Newcastle’s Read More
As part of a global initiative on climate change and environmental sustainability, the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Plc, Financial Centre for Sustainability Lagos (FC4S Lagos) and Nigeria Climate Innovation Center (NCIC) have signed an MoU to fund green projects in Nigeria. The event which took place at the DBN Head Office in Lagos has the DBN play the role Read More
A delegation from Daura, President Muhammadu Buhari’s hometown in Katsina state, has lauded the Kogi state Governor Yahaya Bello for his unalloyed support of the president. The group of tradition and political stakeholders from Daura paid a courtesy visit to the governor in Lokoja on Thursday. Speaking through their spokesperson, Engineer Mato Daura, the delegation said Governor Bello’s love for Read More
A national chairmanship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Sunny Sylvester Moniedafe, has identified lack of Board of Trustee for the party as reason for worsening crisis rocking the party across the country. Moniedafe, however declared that “it is time for the APC to do the right thing” adding that if given opportunity to lead the party he has Read More
National chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) Engr Yabagi Yusuf Sani, has said his party has prepared a blueprint that will rescue Anambra state from what he described as bondage of the ruling All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and other political parties. Sani also expressed confidence that his party will emerged victorious in the forthcoming governorship election. Speaking at Read More
National chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) Engr. Yabagi Yusuf Sani, has said his party has prepared a blueprint that will rescue Anambra state from what he described as ‘bondage imposed by the ruling All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and other political parties. Sani also expressed confidence that his party will emerged victorious in the forthcoming governorship election. Speaking Read More
Picture Caption: New President of Rotary Club of Barnawa, Kyumi Kennedy Yilbin (c) surrounded by other past Rotary presidents during her investiture.
The United Nations Women under an intervention known as the EU-UN joint Spotlight initiative, has conducted a training for women in Film and Television international and Nigerian film/ TV industry professionals on ending violence against women, girls and gender equal opportunities bill. Spotlight Initiative is a multi-year program to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls and to Read More
The federal government has expressed readiness to implement the law mandating Five per cent of jobs at both private and public sectors are allocated to people living with disabilities. Minister of Labour and Productivity, Dr. Chris Ngige, who made this disclosure weekend in Abuja said his ministry will issue circular to all the ministries and parastatals by next week. Already, Read More
In a last-ditch effort to secure a united front in the national convention to elect national officers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stakeholders of the party from the Southwest zone have concluded negotiations on candidates to adopt as consensus options. Sources at the consultative meeting held in Lagos on Wednesday say that the stakeholders have concluded on former Osun Read More
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, a group loyal to the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on the platform of Osinbajo Support Movement (OSM) has faulted some comments and analysis made by some commentators against the ambition of the Vice President. The group raised concern over attempts by various acclaimed social media influencers to act under the guise of analysis, free Read More
A group, Kano North Youth for Good Governance (KNYGG) has called on politicians in Kano state who are aspiring for leadership positions in the state to desist from cheap blackmail, and emulate the political will demonstrated by the Senator representing Kano North, Barau Jibrin. The group in a statement signed by the convener, Suleiman Umar Ismail, urged the good people Read More
Stakeholders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ilorin East local government area of Kwara state, have hailed the election of Hajiya Falilat Muhammed Odegbangba as the party’s state woman leader. Also, women under the aegis of Ibagun Educated Women Elite have described Hajiya Falilat’s election as well deserved. The stakeholders in a statement by APC’s secretary in Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for opening his country’s borders to accommodate millions of refugees in dire need of humanitarian support. Speaking at a joint press conference on the occasion of the official visit of the Turkish leader to Nigeria, the President said his Turkish counterpart has set an example to the rest Read More
The Witness, a credible Nigerian newspaper in digital and print formats, is set to launch a non-governmental organization, ‘The Witness Newspaper Foundation’, in commemoration of its fourth year anniversary. The event is billed to hold on Sunday, October 24th, 2021, at the prestigious Lagos Continental Hotel (formerly Intercontinental Hotel), Victoria Island, Lagos. A statement on Monday by the managing director of the newspaper, Read More
Former governor of Niger state Dr Babangida Aliyu has called for more women inclusion in politics. Aliyu who was speaking at the convention and election of PDP Professional and Business Group in Abuja, noted that women are strong pillars in political and national development. He, therefore, called for 35 percent affirmative action across the federation. “I want all men to Read More
The Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation Malaria Eradication Project is to lead other partners in the nationwide promotion and roll out of the new malaria vaccine which the World Health Organization (WHO) recently approved for wide-use in countries. The Federal Ministry of Health gave the approval following the foundation’s earlier offer to avail its malaria eradication platform for coordination of the Read More
Why I quit Taekwondo – Chika Chukwumerije Engr. Chika Chukwumerije is a Nigerian Olympic medallist who had qualified and appeared at three Olympic Games. In this interview with select Journalists in Abuja, the immediate past Technical Director of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation speaks on his life time as a Taekwondo practitioner among other issues. Decision to leave the stage There Read More
The South-south Emerging Leaders Forum (SELF) has called on the Department of State Security Services (DSS) and the Inspector General of Police to hold the former governorship candidate of the APC in Bayelsa state, David Lyon, responsible in case of any attack on the deputy national publicity secretary of the party, Hon. Yekini Nabena and some other notable party leaders. Read More
Ahead of his 65th birthday today (Tuesday) a chief the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and businessman, Senator Sylvester Ayodele Arise has revealed God used him to bring the federal government’s presence to his people. The politician and philanthropist, however said he is grateful to God for His immense support which has made it possible for him to be counted Read More
Governor Seyi Makinde has said that only a restructured Nigeria will help the nation regain her past glory among the comity of nations. The governor stated this Saturday at the launch of SATVIEW Network digital broadcast channel, held at the SATVIEW Network headquarters, Ring Road, Ibadan. He pointed out that with the present situation in the country, it is clear Read More
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Faruk Yahaya, has appreciated the efforts of Plateau state governor, Simon Lalong, for his support to the armed forces. The COAS said the military will continue to do its best using both the kinetic and non-kinetic approach to ensure that peace and security are restored. Lt. Gen. Yahaya made the statement at Read More
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