Liberia’s National Elections Commission (NEC) at the weekend extended an honorary tribute to the Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. The event marked NEC’s dedication of a Workspace for its staff, officiated by Prof. Yakubu at the invitation of NEC Liberia’s Chairperson, Madam Davidetta Browne Lansanah. Speaking at the occasion, Madam Lansanah acknowledged the pivotal ... Read More »
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“INEC Elevates 5,196 Staff in Nationwide Promotions”
In furtherance of the Commission’s commitment to the welfare and development of its staff, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promoted Five Thousand One Hundred and Ninety-Six (5,196) members of its staff nationwide. The promotion comes on the heels of the 2023 promotion examination and evaluation carried out by the Commission. A breakdown of the figure indicates that 55 ... Read More »
“Senator Oluremi Tinubu Prays for Strength and Comfort for Akeredolu Family During Condolence Visit”
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON has condoled with the widow of Late Ondo State Governor Mrs Betty Akeredolu. The First Lady who was at the Ibadan residence of the Akeredolus noted that Late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN fought gallantly to stay alive but every human existence is subject to the will of ... Read More »
“Silent Betrayal: When Good Men of God Turn a Blind Eye to Corruption” By Olawale Olaleye
Criminal Esprit De Corps in the Church The fact that some self-styled men of God have decided to consistently travel this disgraceful and denigrating path no longer disappoints or worries me. And, perhaps, a few others. Never again! What has continued to bother me, however, is the defeaning silence of the other supposedly “good men” of God. Or, are we ... Read More »
Ogun State Governor Abiodun Signs N703.028bn 2024 Budget, Paving the Way for Infrastructure Excellence”
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N703.028bn signed into law will further enhance the development of the state and make it Nigeria’s infrastructure capital. The governor stated this while signing the Bill into law after it was presented to him by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, ... Read More »
“BOI-FGN Launches N75 Billion MSME Loan Program at 9% Interest Rate”
In keeping to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s promise to support the transformation of the MSME space in Nigeria, the Office of the Vice President in collaboration with BOI Nigeria is set to commence the disbursement of loans to MSMEs by January 2024. The loans, totalling about N75 billion, will be given to small businesses across the country at an interest ... Read More »
“IGP Takes Swift Action: Deploys Specialized Forces to Address Plateau Attacks”
Orders Deployment of Tactical Teams, Equipment, Relocation of AIG Zone 4 to Plateau State with Immediate Effect The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D., NPM, and the Force Management team have arrived in Jos, Plateau State, to address the recent tragic attacks that occurred in the Barkin Ladi, Mangu, and Bokkos Local Government Areas of the State on ... Read More »
“Plateau State Pleads for Action: Dr. Ajulo Calls for Swift Intervention in Crisis”
Dear *President Bola Ahmed Tinubu*, GCFR, I write to you with a heavy heart, burdened by the incessant killings, heinous and brutal attacks that continue to plague the Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State. As a law student at the University of Jos in the 90s, I had the privilege of getting to know the resilient and ... Read More »
“Former ICAN President Emmanuel Ijewere Passes Away at 77”
A former President of the Institute of Chattered Accountants of Nigeria, Mr. Emmanuel Ijewere has died. Ijewere, according to information available to the NPO Reports, died in the early hours of today. Though his family and firm of accountancy are yet to break the news, NPO Reports gathered that Ijewere succumbed to death after a protracted illness. A source close ... Read More »
Son Reveals Circumstances Surrounding Rotimi Akeredolu’s Peaceful Demise in Germany
Oluwarotimi O. Akeredolu Jnr, the son of the immediate past Governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu, has revealed how his father died on Wednesday December 27. In a statement released this evening December 27, the bereaved son stated that the former governor died in his sleep in Germany where he was being treated for prostate cancer. He added that his ... Read More »