The Palace of Ooni of Ife has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari, for the appointment of Ooni, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, as the chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, saying the development would further enable the monarch to build more bridges of friendship especially across the Niger. The palace, in a statement issued by Yera Moses Olafare, the director of media, Ooni’s palace, copies of which were obtained by newsmen on Thursday President Mohammadu Buhari was commended for recognising Ooni’s efforts to promote unity among Nigerians. The statement noted that Oba Ogunwusi was ready to bring to bear, his influence and connections to…
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The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the present Administration will continue to fight corruption within the confines of the Rule of Law, but warned that it (Rule of Law) was not intended to be used as a weapon to hamper the dispensation of justice. ”In response to the ongoing anti-corruption efforts of the government, an increasing number of voices have emerged in defence of suspects being indicted for various acts of corruption by the courts of law under the banner of upholding the Rule of Law. ”Let me stress that the Rule of Law is…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated the party’s National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his well-deserved award as The Sun Man of the Year 2016. In a statement signed by APC’s National Secretary, Mai Mala Buni, the party described Tinubu as “a veritable pillar of Nigeria’s modern democracy and a proven political genius of our times.” The statement read: “It is no surprise that, in addition to your status of Asiwaju, you also hold the revered title of Jagaban Borgu. “As APC National Leader, you have continued to guide, inspire and lead our noble causes…
Anambra youths under the aegis of United Anambra Youths Assembly (UAYA) Onitsha South L.G.A chapter have vowed to return Governor Willie Obiano for a second term in office. This is as the youth also honoured members representing Onitsha South I Constituency Chief Patrick Aniunoh and Hon Mrs. Beverly Nkemdiche representing Onitsha south II Constituency in the Anambra State house of assembly. Others were leader of Onitsha south Legislative Council, Hon. Emeka Akanegbu, Chief Tony Omeligwe the Anambra State Deputy Chairman of APGA and the immediate past chairman of APGA in Onitsha South L.G.A Chief Sylvester Ezeokenwa among others. While describing…
The federal government is in for more financial squeeze as indications have emerged that Nigeria’s crude oil valued at over N159 billion is still hovering on the international waters looking for buyers for two months running. This is as Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas export to East Asia is in a steady drop following a steep decline in Japan/Korea market prices; partly as a result of new liquefaction capacity in Asia Pacific. LNG exports fell 2.3 per cent to 42.49 million cubic meters, with exports to East Asia accounting for 34 per cent of the total, down from 48 per cent…
As part of efforts to reduce the increasing cases of fraudsters’ using online platforms in posing like Customs officers to defraud Nigerians wishing to buy seized and auctioned goods, the Nigeria Customs Service has approved a new procedure for the disposal of seized and overtime goods. Even though the release is coming at a belated date, the Service said the new guidelines are part of efforts to address some of the perceived irregularities relating to the system, including fake online auctions. The NCS has set up four committees to handle the disposal of these categories of goods. The committees are…
Global System of Mobile Communications Association (GSMA), the umbrella body for all Mobile operators, Equipment manufacturers, Vendors among others recently opened talks with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on capacity building, and other sundry ways to attain an accelerated growth in the mobile sector. The talks which took place at the Corporate Headquarters of NCC in Abuja were led by Mr. Mortimer Hope, Director, Africa Region for GSMA. They were received by the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC/CEO) of NCC, Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta. Mortimer who said their visit was of dual purposes, told the EVC and his management that besides…
Nigeria’s Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has been confirmed as Keynote Speaker for the forthcoming Governance Masterclass by StateCraft Inc. tagged ‘Did You Say Change? Game Changers of the 2015 Nigerian elections.’ The Masterclass – organized by StateCraft Inc., the governance communication arm of RED and official communication agency for President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2015 election campaign – will explore the intersection between media, business and governance, and will share strategic lessons from the historic campaign; for media professionals, communication agencies, public relations consultants, public affairs managers and information custodians across the Nigerian public and private spaces. It is one…
Minister of mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has said that Federal Government of Nigeria is already targeting N250billion as revenue from the solid minerals sector this year. Fayemi, in an interview with journalists after defending the 2016 budget estimates of his ministry before the Senate Committee on Solid Mineral , lamented that long neglect of the sector by past administrations had really affected it, as he maintained that the feat is achievable, pointing out that “what has been lacking in this sector before now is the political will on the part of the leadership”. He said: “Mr President…
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