By Chinedu Echianu Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has lost his wife, Mrs. Patience Umo Eno to the cold hands of death. The tragic news was announced by the state's Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong in a press release issued in the early hours of Friday. According to the commissioner, the First Lady died at a hospital on September 26, 2024, surrounded by family members The statement […]
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Kalu on Friday congratulated the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on the occasion of her 64th birthday on September 21, 2024. Kalu in a congratulatory message described the President's wife as a patriotic, passionate and kindhearted leader who has dedicated her life to service to God and humanity. Speaking in a statement on Friday by his […]
By Oluwakemi Kindness Police Service Commission PSC has tasked Police Officers on electoral duties to be neutral and ensure that both the voters and the voting materials are protected and secured. The PSC stated this while revealing that it staff are already in Edo state to monitor the conduct of Police Officers during Saturday's Governorship elections in the State, According to a statement by the PSC, the Officers are also expected to […]
Writing by Olorunyomi Adetinuyo As ongoing humanitarian aid intensified in Borno State due to devastating floods which has affected families, Save the Children says their top priority in the coming weeks will be supporting children who have been separated from their families. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, SCI Country Director Duncan Harvey, said the organization’s child protection team is working tirelessly to provide appropriate care and, […]
By Chinedu Echianu Civil Rights Advocacy Group: Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended the Anambra State governor Professor Charles Soludo over what it described as "the meritorious appointment" of a top brass Abuja based journalist and a clinical psychologist Dr. Law Mefor as Anambra State Commissioner for Information. Mefor's appointment followed the sack of the former commissioner for Information, Paul Nwosu by the governor over alleged […]
By Chinedu Echianu The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) Professor Abubakar Sulaiman has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of this year's Eid Ul-Mawlid. Recall that the federal government had declared Monday 16th September, public holiday to mark the Mawlid which is in celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Professor Sulaiman in a statement by his Media Adviser, Mohammad […]
Oluwakemi kindness In the face of rapid changes in the business environment and adoption of strategies to meet current realities, the National Insurance Commission NAICOM has crafted a 4-year Strategic Plan (2024 – 2027) to serve as roadmap for the industry. The 4-year Strategic Plan consists of 5 priority areas for immediate implementation which include; safeguarding policyholders and improving confidence in the Industry, strengthening it supervisory capabilities and organizational […]
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) has vowed to reactivate it's moribund Pro-Bono Department to ensure that indigent Nigerians persecuted unjustly can be offered free legal representation at all times. The new President of NBA Afam Osigwe (SAN) made this known when he received the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) who were in the NBA headquarters on a courtesy visit. A statement signed by the Head […]
By Julian Adetinuyo Participants at the Breakfast Roundtable organized by Democracy Radio 104.9FM Abuja, has commended the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), for establishing a community-focused radio station, dedicated to fostering dialogue between government and the public. The roundtable, was aimed at bolstering collaboration between the media and civil society organizations (CSOs) in driving sustainable development and promoting democratic values. The event also marked the station’s one-year […]
