I am writing this week’s column from Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, where I have come to deliver a talk on media theory. But this column isn’t about the talk or about South Africa. It’s about the enduring problems of electricity generation and distribution in Nigeria, which I have brooded over for quite some time. It’s ironic ... Read More »
The University of Cambridge, Judge Business School, United Kingdom, will be hosting the Abia State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Saturday, May 18, 2024. This year’s conference theme, ‘Kujenga Africa: Forging Global Alliances’, a Swahili phrase meaning ‘to build’, is a timely call to action for unity, collaboration, and innovation. It underscores the need for these elements ... Read More »
The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Ayilara on Wednesday, 15th May, 2024 began tour of Police Divisions within the Command. The purpose of this tour is to assess the conditions of the Divisions and also hold meetings with stakeholders of the different communities. Communities visited on Wednesday include: Ikot Abasi LGA, Eastern Obolo LGA, and Mkpat Enin ... Read More »
The Nigeria Police Force is aware of a video circulating on social media platforms depicting a street fight involving two police officers. The two officers involved are were identified as F/NO. 491112 Cpl Ozimaede Aidonojie and F/NO. 516384 PC Salubi Stephen, both of whom served at the Ebele Divisional Police Headquarters in Edo State. Upon thorough examination of the video ... Read More »
Sanctions Erring Officers, Subjects Senior Officers to Force Disciplinary Committee Hearing In a decisive move to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has emphasized his administration’s zero-tolerance policy towards any form of indiscipline. He stressed that the mandate of the Police is ... Read More »
– bill will create comprehensive database of Lagos state – will curb issues involved in land ownership A new bill that seeks to harmonise all geographic information service projects of Lagos is under consideration at the State House of Assembly. The Lagos Geographic Information Service bill, which had stakeholders making contributions on Friday, is also aimed at establishing a computerised ... Read More »
The Oyo State government has announced that it is set to recruit 7,000 teachers into public primary schools. This announcement was made by the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, during a press briefing in Ibadan on Friday. The state government also said One hundred (100) care givers will be employed into the ... Read More »
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says Abia would partner with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in the development and implementation of its industrial policy. Governor Otti, who stated this at a recent meeting with a delegation from UNIDO, hailed the organisation’s vast experience in crucial sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, SME support, and industrialisation policies, ... Read More »
As Nigerian First Lady Oluremi Tinubu hosts 3rd Regional Seminar How Africa can win the war against cancer by promoting the culture of early detection and treatment of the scourge is on the front burner again. It was at a High Level Regional Seminar on Cancer Awareness program for member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation OIC hosted by ... Read More »
Mr. Adegbulugbe Adedotun, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital Communications, has emphasized the need for accurate reporting and dispelled any misleading information on Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s recent trip to the United States. In a statement made available to BAO Media Centre, Mr. Adedotun stressed the careful planning and open communication surrounding Governor Oyebanji’s journey. He reminded everyone ... Read More »
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