Distinguished Senator Rowland Owie, KSJI, has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, on the occasion of his 67th birthday. In a statement issued in Benin City on Wednesday, Senator Owie lauded the former President…
THE Kaduna State House of Assembly, says it is set to review laws on caregivers to address the issues of abuse and human rights violations in the state. The Member, representing Kauru/Chawai Constituency at the assembly, Haruna Barnabas, made this…
THE Senate on Wednesday invoked the provisions of Section 157 (1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended for the removal of Chairman of Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) Danladi Umar. This followed adoption of…
PRIVATE Sector Development for Democracy Forum (PSDdF) has underscored the role of the media in amplifying the ideals of the National Agenda for Democratic Strengthening (NADS). It made the call on Wednesday in Lagos at a news briefing. The News…
THE Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to strike out a suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, describing it as “incompetent.” The NNPCL, in a notice of preliminary objection…
IN a move to discuss the removal of the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, Justice Danladi Umar at the plenary presided by the Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio, the Senate has broken into a closed door session.…
“GLOBAL peace is increasingly fragile, and Nigeria faces security challenges exacerbated by its proximity to regions of instability. As such, it is pragmatic and necessary for Nigeria to bolster its military capabilities, with a strong emphasis on naval warfare and…
By Inusa Ndahi, Maiduguri THE Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), an International Non- Governmental Organization working in about 40 countries, Nigeria inclusive, is to partner with Journalists working in Borno State, Civil Society Organizations, CSOs, youths/community leaders, religious and traditional rulers…
THE UK is uniquely placed to partner with Nigeria to raise awareness and tackle emerging threats and cybersecurity challenges affecting both countries, says Mark Smithson, Country Director, UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in Nigeria. Smithson gave the assurance…
MR. Yang Jianxing, Cultural Counselor, Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has called on Nigeria to prioritise investment in safety, infrastructure and tourism promotion, in order to drive economic growth and development. Yang made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during a…
