ECONOMY

NDIS 2024: FG urges Diasporans to Leverage contacts to Grow Nigeria’s Economy.

The federal government says  it is poised to leverage on the knowledge,expertise and global Connections  of Nigerians in diaspora to bridge the developmental gap between Nigeria and the rest of the world . President Tinubu who was represented by the secretary to the government of the reservation, Sen. George Akume made this known during the… Continue reading NDIS 2024: FG urges Diasporans to Leverage contacts to Grow Nigeria’s Economy.

POLITICS

Jigawa APC Warns Against Attacks on State Leaders and  Admonishes Those Instigating Crisis in The Party

By Ada Nkong The APC Chairman,Hon. Aminu Gumel has frowned against attempts to foster crisis in the party. In a statement made available to our correspondent , he said the party would not allow any attempt to distract the state government from delivering on its mandate. See full statement below: The attention of All Progressive… Continue reading Jigawa APC Warns Against Attacks on State Leaders and  Admonishes Those Instigating Crisis in The Party

POLITICS

Governor Bago Woos Diaspora Investors to Niger State

By Ada Nkong On the sidelines  of the just concluded Canada-Nigeria Business Summit, the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has called on Diaspora Investors particularly Nigerians and their Partners in Canada to come to Niger State to cause an Agricultural Revolution. A statement signed by Gabriel Odu of Media, Public Relations and protocol unit… Continue reading Governor Bago Woos Diaspora Investors to Niger State

Judiciary

EXPLAINER: Lawyer gives details of court verdict barring CBN from allocating funds to Rivers govt

By Timi Pepple Counsel to the Rivers State authentic lawmakers, James Onoja, SAN has vividly explained the federal high court verdict that barred CBN from allocating funds to Rivers State government. Onoja in a chat with journalists said' "One must commend the court for the time and industry put in this judgment, in spite of… Continue reading EXPLAINER: Lawyer gives details of court verdict barring CBN from allocating funds to Rivers govt

POLITICS

Cross River Local Government Elections: Criticisms Trail Process as Stakeholders Decry Flaws

By Ada Nkong Criticisms have continued to trail the just concluded local government elections in Cross River State which some have described as 'selection'. Aggrieved youths took to social media to lament the hoarding of result sheets which they say emerged only after outcries in many quarters. According to them, photocopies of result sheets were… Continue reading Cross River Local Government Elections: Criticisms Trail Process as Stakeholders Decry Flaws

Gender

Unseen Struggles: Ghanaian Women Journalists Demand Equality

By Afia Agyapomaa Ofosu Years ago, as a young female journalist in Accra, I experienced an injustice that left me reeling. I’d been working late in the editing suite, exhausted but determined to complete my reportage. Yet, when my turn finally came, a male colleague’s work was prioritized by the editor, simply because they were… Continue reading Unseen Struggles: Ghanaian Women Journalists Demand Equality

HUMAN INTEREST

3 Years After,Committee Announce Sen. Joseph Wayas Burial November 30

By Ada Nkong In what can best be described as a fortunate turn of events, the burial committee has announced November 30 as the date for burial of the former Senate President who died in the UK . Secretary to the committee , Dr DC Enamhe made this known while briefing Newsmen in Calabar Recall… Continue reading 3 Years After,Committee Announce Sen. Joseph Wayas Burial November 30

ECONOMY

FG Appoints Igwe Kingsley Onyekachi Substantive Registrar/CEO of CRFFN

By Ada Nkong As part of efforts to reposition the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) for better efficiency and management, the Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola , has approved the appointment of a substantive Registrar/CEO for the Council. He is Igwe Kingsley Onyekachi. He takes over from… Continue reading FG Appoints Igwe Kingsley Onyekachi Substantive Registrar/CEO of CRFFN

POLITICS

Zamfara: PDP Members Praise Matawalle, Protest Against Governor Lawal as Federal Law Maker Dumps PDP for APC

By Hassan Musa Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Talata Mafara Local Government Area, Zamfara State, took to the streets on Monday to protest what they described as poor governance under Governor Dauda Lawal. According to our source, staging a strong protest against Governor Dauda Lawal, the protesters said that the tenure of… Continue reading Zamfara: PDP Members Praise Matawalle, Protest Against Governor Lawal as Federal Law Maker Dumps PDP for APC