The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has organized a 5-day Capacity Building Training Programme for Electoral Officers (EOs) and Assistant Electoral Officers (AEOs) in charge of operations to ensure the Edo State Governorship Election scheduled for 21st September, 2024 meets international standards. The training aimed at enhancing their skills in professional election management commenced on Monday, 22nd July and ends ... Read More »
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Femi Otedola Praises Aliko Dangote’s Industrial Impact in Nigeria
My brother Aliko, the Visionary, has built the largest single train refinery in the world, not in Kano, but in Lagos State. He is the owner of the second-largest sugar refinery in the world, also in Lagos State, and the largest cement factory in the world, not in Kano, but in Kogi State. Additionally, he has established one of the ... Read More »
“Oyo State Government Empowers 33 LGA Chairmen and 351 Councillors with New Training Program”
The Oyo State government, has organized an induction workshop for the Thirty-Three (33) Local Government Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and Councillors in the State. The workshop was in collaboration with KloverHarris Innovative Solutions Limited was held in Ibadan recently Governor, Seyi Makinde who said the induction workshop is aimed at keeping the officers abreast of current global best practices for effective ... Read More »
“Oyo State Road Traffic Authority Welcomes 500 New Recruits”
…commences training exercise_ The Oyo State government has recruited not fewer than 500 new officers into the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Authority (OYRTMA), aimed at enhancing traffic regulation across the state. This was announced by the Chairman, OYRTMA, Major Adekoya Adesagba (rtd), during an ongoing training session at NYSC Orientation Camp in Iseyin. Adesagba emphasized that the training is ... Read More »
“NPF Debunks Claims of Falomo Barracks Sale, Clarifies Redevelopment Plans”
Cautions Peddlers of Misinformation on Police Welfare. Following series of misleading write-ups and social media comments alleging that the Falomo Barracks land in Lagos State has been sold, it has become pertinent for the Nigeria Police Force to address the shocking and unfounded trends of discussions on dilapidated status of barracks and their redevelopment, specifically the Falomo Barracks and others ... Read More »
Hon. Obi Aguocha Praises Caucus for Defending Justice and Unity
This morning, I wish to appreciate my colleagues and leadership of the 180 member minority caucus of the 10th House of Representatives for yielding the floor at our meeting yesterday, to hear me, and for their courageous stand in the defense of justice, for our resolution at pleading with Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, to release my constituent, Mazi ... Read More »
Biden’s Exit: A Lesson in Democratic Integrity by Olawale Olaleye
In societies where national pride derives from thriving democratic ethos and strong institutions, some character quotients are clearly not negotiable. Just as in an open or representative electoral process, a debate among candidates of participating parties is a basic minimum standard. In serious democracies, debate is a major event – a carnival of sort with serious contents. Candidates and their ... Read More »
Nigerians Could Soon See Lower Visa and DVN Fees as UAE Reviews Policy
On October 21, 2022, the UAE government announced a ban on 20 African countries, including Nigeria. However, on July 15, 2024, Nigeria’s Information Minister, Mohammed Idris, announced that the ban “had been lifted following a mutually beneficial discussion” between Nigeria and the UAE. Since this announcement, there has been a frenzy of information activities in the media. Visa Fees and ... Read More »
“Minister of State Petroleum Resources Hosts High-Stakes Meeting with Dangote, NMDPRA, NUPRC, and NNPC Leaders”
Distinguished Senator Heineken Lokpobiri @senlokpobiri, the Honourable Minister of State Petroleum Resources [Oil], convened a high-level meeting with key stakeholders to address and resolve the ongoing issues surrounding the Dangote Refinery. Present at the meeting were: Mr. Aliko Dangote, Chairman and CEO of @DangoteGroup Mr. Farouk Ahmed, Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (@NMDPRA_Official) ... Read More »
ECOWAS Parliament Calls for Improved Women Representation in Governance
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says women have to learn how to obtain power The ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association has held its Spotlight Initiative with the theme; Re-thinking Women’s Proportional Representation in Governance. The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu noted that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has made significant progress in this regard but ... Read More »