Governor Ododo Grieves Over Passing of Ex-NBC DG Tom Adaba
By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has mourned the passing of the first Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Professor Tom Adaba who died in the early hours of Saturday at the age of 84. Governor Ododo expressed grief over the demise of the ace broadcaster, communications scholar and media […]
CG Adeniyi Tasks Customs Comptrollers On Integrity To Service
Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has tasked it Officers to uphold the integrity of the Service by protecting its interests and ensuring that their decisions align with Customs’ mandate. Adeniyi stated this in Abuja at a Leadership Retreat for its newly promoted Comptrollers to equip them with the necessary skills for […]
Prof Abubakar Describes Death of Balogun Ajimobi As Big Loss
Oluwakemi Kindness The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman has described as devastating the death of the Balogun Ajikobi of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Isiaka Yusuf Okunrinjeje. This is according to a statement issued on Sunday, by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri. Professor Sulaiman said with the death […]
Speaker Abbas Faults Reliance On Government For Education Funding
Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for alternative sources of funds to finance education in Nigeria to reduce reliance on government resources. The options, he said, include Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and endowment funds. Speaker Abbas made the call at the weekend during the 31st and 32nd Annual […]
Lawmaker Lauds Gov. Bago’s contribution to national development at 51
Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman House of Representatives’ Committee on FCT, Muktar Aliyu Betara has felicitate with Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State on his 51st birthday. Representative Betara who represents Biu/Bayo/Shani and Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency of Borno State in a congratulatory message sent to the Celebrant, acknowledged Governor Bago’s relentless advocacy for Nigerites as […]
Reps Constitution Panel Reviews over 150 Bills
Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured Nigerians that the 10th National Assembly is committed to delivering a people-oriented Constitution. He stated this at the end of a two-day retreat in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State to review bills, incorporate input from consultants, familiarize members with the bill contents, […]
State Creation; 31 Request Did Not Meet Constitutional Criteria say Kalu
Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, says none of the 31 requests it received for state creation met the constitutional requirements. Chairman of the Committee, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed this on Friday during a two-day retreat for members of the Committee in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. Kalu […]
Nigeria Police Calls For Immediate Suspension Of Osun LGA Election
Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force says it has received credible intelligence indicating a high likelihood of violence and significant security threats should the planned Local Government elections proceed in Osun State. The Force says these reports gathered from joint intelligence gathering reveal that various groups, including political elements and other interest parties, are mobilizing […]
Women Empowerment Will Strengthen The Economy – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu
By Chinedu Echianu Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered 500 women from the 21 local government areas in Kogi State. Speaking at the distribution of empowerment items to the women at the Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja, the state capital, Mrs. Tinubu highlighted the importance of supporting women in nation-building. A statement […]
2025 Hajj: FCT Muslim Pilgrims Board Begins Distribution of Travel Materials
By Sofiat Adenekan The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the distribution of travel materials to intending pilgrims during the second phase of its Hajj education and orientation program. The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, and Sunday, February 23, at the permanent Hajj camp in Bassan Jiwa, near Nnamdi […]