NHF President Nkom, Agbo Attend Historic FIH Congress in Doha
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engineer Simon Nkom, and NHF Board Member, Professor Ediga Agbo, are representing Nigeria at the landmark 50th Congress of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) in Doha, Qatar. The congress brings together hockey leaders and administrators from across the world to deliberate on governance, policy direction […]
Imo Court Urges Speedy Trial of Five Suspected Kidnappers
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A State High Court sitting in Owerri, Imo State, has urged lawyers to ensure the speedy trial of five suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and other victims. The presiding judge, Justice Emeka Orafu, urged prosecution and defence counsel to cooperate with the court […]
COWA Takes Environmental Education to Nigerian Schools
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) is taking environmental education to Nigerian schools through eco-clubs, school adoption programmes and tree-planting activities to promote sustainability among children. The initiative, led by COWA National President, Kikelomo Adeniyi, established its first Green Borders Eco-School at COWA School, Idiroko, Ogun State, while introducing eco-clubs at schools […]
Senate Probes Tansian University Over Alleged Administrative Abuses
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Senate has ordered an investigation into the operations and management of Tansian University in Umunya, Anambra State, over alleged administrative excesses and concerns about compliance with National Universities Commission (NUC) regulations. The directive followed a motion raised by Senator Victor Umeh, who questioned the university’s alleged disregard for regulatory procedures, particularly […]
Edo Inmate Escapes During Court Appearance
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says an awaiting-trial inmate, Osita Thomas, 28, has escaped during a court appearance in Edo State. The Edo State Command disclosed this in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Aminu Suleman, statement made available to journalists in Benin on Thursday. The command said Thomas escaped last […]
Africa CDC Threatens to Blacklist Aid Partners Over Funds
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has threatened to blacklist aid partners who fail to account for funds received to combat disease outbreaks across Africa. The agency’s Director-General, Dr Jean Kaseya, issued the warning during an interview on a National Television on Thursday, stressing that organisations must operate […]
Lawmakers Advance National Organ Donation Bill to Second Reading
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has advanced a bill seeking to establish a National Deceased Organ and Tissue Donation Programme to second reading, paving the way for further legislative consideration of a framework for organ donation and transplantation in Nigeria. The bill, sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu, and […]
Reps Urge Calm, Compliance With Health Guidelines Amid Ebola
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has urged Nigerians to remain calm and follow official health guidelines amid concerns over Ebola. Lawmalers also called on the Federal Government to release outstanding funds appropriated for health agencies. The appeal for calm was made by the Chairman of the House Committee on Infectious Diseases, Rep. Amobi […]
NLC Threatens to Shut Chinese Firm Over Workers’ Welfare
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to shut down the operations of Wizchino Engineering Company Limited, a Chinese construction firm in Abuja, over alleged anti-union practices, poor workers’ welfare and inadequate safety measures. The labour movement issued the warning during a picketing of the company’s headquarters building (under construction) where workers […]
Bauchi Launches Startup Law, Graduates 100 Cybersecurity Youths
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Bauchi State Government has launched a new startup law and graduated more than 100 youths trained in cybersecurity under its Cybernation programme. The initiatives aim to promote digital innovation, create jobs and equip young people with skills to compete in the global technology industry. Governor Bala Mohammed, represented by his deputy, […]