P-BAT Academics & Professionals, a renowned group of seasoned experts devoted to realizing a paradigm shift in Nigeria’s economy, has declared the commencement of its electrifying mini-summit series. This mini-summit series is a precursory event to the main physical summit scheduled to be held in Abuja on February 15, 2024. The Director of Communications, Mary Ikoku, revealed that the mini-summit ... Read More »
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“Northern Elders Forum Urges Caution in Judicial Actions to Safeguard Democracy”
In a press statement, NEF’s Convener, Professor Ango Abdullahi, stressed the need for the judiciary to be cautious in its actions to prevent the erosion of its integrity, public trust, and confidence. Prof Abdullahi expressed dismay at the controversies surrounding several recent judicial decisions, particularly those concerning elections. Such occurrences, he noted, are disheartening and pose a significant threat to ... Read More »
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS MINISTRY OF FINANCE INCORPORATED (MOFI) BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of ten qualified Nigerians to serve on the Board of Directors of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI): (1) Dr. Shamsudeen Usman — Board Chairman (2) Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang — CEO/Managing Director (3) Mr. Tajudeen Datti Ahmed — Executive Director, Portfolio Management (4) Mr. Femi Ogunseinde — Executive Director, Investment Management (5) ... Read More »
IGP PAYS WORKING VISIT TO KWARA, CHARGES OFFICERS ON PROFESSIONAL, PEOPLE-ORIENTED POLICING
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D., undertook a significant visit to Kwara State today 24th November, 2023, where he engaged in key activities aimed at strengthening the relationship between the police force and the local community, as well as reinforcing the importance of professionalism and people-friendly policing. The visit included a courtesy call on the ... Read More »
Ogun: Appeal Court affirms Abiodun’s election
THE Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos on Friday affirmed the election of Governor Dapo Abiodun of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as winner of the March 18, poll, in Ogun State. In a majority judgement delivered by the duo of Justices J.S. Ikyegh and Muhammed Mustapha, the appellate court dismissed the appeal brought before it by the governorship ... Read More »
Rivers APC draws battle line with party’s national chairman for appointing Wike loyalists
The embattled Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, Emeka Beke, has urged the Party’s National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, to reverse the National Working Committee’s decision to dissolve the party leadership in the state. Beke made the appeal on Thursday in Port Harcourt, saying the party’s executive in the state has yet to expire. Recall that the Ganduje-led ... Read More »
Appeal Court sacks Bauchi Speaker, Abubakar Suleiman
Appeal Court has sacked Bauchi Speaker, Abubakar Suleiman and ordered a rerun. The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has sacked the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Abubakar Suleiman, from his seat as the member representing Ningi Central Constituency in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The appellate court in its judgment on Friday, ordered a rerun ... Read More »
Ogun Targets 15,000 Pregnant Women For Free Maternal Healthcare
The Ogun State government is targeting 15,000 pregnant women as beneficiaries of its free delivery programme tagged “Ibidero” as part of measures put in place to improve the state’s maternal mortality index. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker disclosed this in Abeokuta, the state capital, while speaking to newsmen on the new scheme. She noted that the initiative was a ... Read More »
FASHOLA DELIVERS KEYNOTE SPEECH AT THE FEDERAL HOUSING AUTHORITY (FHA) 50TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT IN ABUJA
Keynote Speaker , Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN (4th right), Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa (3rd left), former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (4th left),Managing Director /CEO, Federal Housing Authority(FHA), Senator Gbenga Ashafa (middle) and others in a group photograph shortly after the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) 50th Anniversary at the Abuja International Conference Centre, ... Read More »
CANADA: AVOID IRREGULAR MIGRATION, IT IS NOT WORTH IT- DABIRI-EREWA
The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM) Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged Nigerians travelling abroad to go legitimately, and with proper documentation to avoid unpleasant consequences. Dabiri-Erewa stated this when she visited some Nigerians in one of the shelters in Brampton, Canada. The NIDCOM Boss sympathised with their condition and urged others planning to travel without proper documentation, arrive the ... Read More »