UNN elects Ag VC
Prof Romanus Ezeokonkwo, the incumbent Deputy Vice-chancellor, Administration at the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) has been elected as the Acting Vice-chancellor of the university. Chief Okwun Omeaku, the Public…
EEDC commences mobile MAP metering of all “Band A” customers in S/East Region
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has concluded plans to commence the metering of all customers served by “Band A” feeders across its network in South-East through its mobile MAP…
Man, 30, gets 2-week community service for impersonating police, army officer
An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Friday sentenced a 30-year-old man, Oluwadamilare Salako, to two weeks community service for impersonating a police and army officer. Salako, whose address was not provided,…
N60,000 minimum wage too high – Governors
Governors of the 36 states of the federation have rejected the N60,000 minimum wage earlier proposed by the Federal Government. The Director Media and Public Affairs of the Nigeria Governors’…
VON offers NIGCOMSAT platform to enlighten citizens
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam Jibrin Baba-Ndace has offered it platform to the Nigerian Communication Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) to enlighten citizens and…
Audience measurement system will attract investment in media – Idris
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the launch of the Audience Measurement System in Nigeria will enhance data, boost and attract great investments into the…
Labour Party renames Obidient Directorate as Directorate of Mobilisation, Integration
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Labour Party (LP) says it has renamed it’s newly created Directorate of Obidient Affairs, to the Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration. Obiora Ifoh, National Publicity Secretary…
Zamfara seeks increased TETFund interventions to salvage education
Gov. Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, has appealed to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to increase its level of intervention to the state-owned tertiary institutions. Lawal who made the appeal…
Sir Paul Chukwuma, not Arrested by the ICPC- Aide
Obi Chukwuemeka, Media Assistant to Sir Paul Chukwuma, Founder, Fides et Ratio, has debunked the rumour circulating on social platforms alleging that Chukwuma has been detained by the Independent Corrupt…
Nasarawa Assembly okays State Govt, move to provide more modern equipment in General Hospitals.
“… laments on high rates of land encroachments in general hospitals across the state, promises to take necessary actions…” Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Health says it is…
Stop attacks on our troops – Group warns
By Sumaila Ogbaje Ayudantes Empowerment Initiative (AEI), a civil society advocacy group, has called on Nigerians to stop deliberate attacks on and killing of military personnel. The Executive Director of…
50 students benefit from maiden Gen. Attahiru education scholarship scheme
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru Foundation (GIAF), on Thursday in Abuja, inaugurated an education scholarship scheme to sponsor 50 students annually in any Federal University in the country.…
National Anthem: NOA presents official version, to produce melody soon
The Director-General of National Orientation Agency (NOA), Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu on Wednesday in Abuja presented the official version of the new National Anthem. Issa-Onilu, said the presentation of the official…
ICPC urges synergy to instill discipline, moral values in schools
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), says there is need to instill discipline and moral values in schools to tackle the menace of corruption in the…
PCC under my watch has improved maximally – Ayo-Yusuf
By NAN The Hon. Commissioner, Public Complaints Commission Abimbola Ayo-Yusuf, said that the Commission under his watch has improved maximally on its core mandate as presently encapsulated in CAP P.37…