‘By 2030 NAUTH ‘ll be among top three health facilities in Nigeria’, says CMD
From.Ijeoma John, Nnewi The Chief Medical Director of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi,Anambra State Prof Joseph Ugboaja has said that the remarkable progress at the hospital has been significantly catalyzed by the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Honourable coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Mohammed Ali Pate. He disclosed […]
IGP grants conditional approval for planned protests
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the planned nationwide hunger protest but has imposed conditions to ensure its peaceful conduct. On Friday, Egbetokun instructed that all organizing groups must submit their details to the Commissioners of Police in their respective states. The police chief also revealed that there is intelligence suggesting the involvement […]
Rivers LG polls: Chairmanship aspirant mobilizes Bonny LG stakeholders, offers to purchase free forms for councilors
A chairmanship aspirant for Bonny local government area in the proposed local government area election in Rivers state, Ambassador Fubara Dagogo has urged stakeholders and youths of Bonny local government area to put themselves available and seek elective positions in the upcoming local government area I. Rivers state Ambassador Dagogo, who has formally declared to […]
Bomb explodes at cattle market, another one defused by Nigerian troops
Nigerian troops successfully defused an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted at Buni Yadi Cattle Market in Yobe State on Friday. The bomb, suspected to have been planted by Boko Haram insurgents, was intended to target vigilante members operating in the area, according to Capt. Mohammed Shehu, spokesperson for the Sector II Joint Task Force in […]
Protests are legitimate, but no room for insurrection, anarchy in a democracy – IMPI
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has decried how some individuals and groups are laying the groundwork for insurrection under the cover of a peaceful protest. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Niyi Akinsiju, the policy analyst group noted that although protests are acceptable in a democracy, no government will tolerate a call […]
President Xi Jinping invites Tinubu to China
Chinese leader President Xi Jinping has invited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pay a state visit to China in September. China’s vice minister of foreign affairs, Chen Xiaodong, delivered the invitation to President Tinubu at the Aso Villa on Thursday. Chen, who came with a large entourage, said President Xi would also welcome First Lady […]
Enough of using unguarded language on your colleagues, lawyer warns Akpabio
By Ekuson Nw’Ogbuka, Abuja Although Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio has tendered apologies to Senator Natasha Akpoti – Uduaghan for addressing her wrongly at a recent plenary in the National Assembly, but a constitutional lawyer of repute, Amobi Nzelu Esq has frowned at the way Mr Senate President addresses his fellow senators. Nzelu, the principal […]
Johnson Akinnawo becomes NBET’s Acting MD as Ewelukwa’s tenure expires
BY AKUDORO GLORIA The Federal Government has appointed Mr. Johnson Akinnawo as the Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc (NBET). Akinnawo’s appointment was sequel to the expiration of Dr. Nnaemeka Ewelukwa four years tenure as MD/CEO of the company on 24 July, just four months ahead when […]
NERDC Executive Secretary, Prof Junaidu, is dead
The Executive secretary of National Education Research Development Council (NERDC), Prof. Ismail Junaidu, is dead. Junaidu reportedly died in early hours of Thursday in Damaturu,… The Executive secretary of National Education Research Development Council (NERDC), Prof. Ismail Junaidu, is dead. Junaidu reportedly died in early hours of Thursday in Damaturu, Yobe State, where he was […]
Glo 1 increases capacity, marks 8 years of connectivity
Glo 1, the international submarine cable solely owned by Globacom, Nigeria’s digital solutions provider, has reached eight years of continuous connectivity milestone. As a result, the facility’s operations have not encountered any downtime since 2016, thus guaranteeing continuous connectivity for both corporate and individual clients who depend on it for their internet needs. Recall that […]
