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Abubakar Umar: Soldier of Democracy (2)
By Osa Director But Umar was different. Today, there is no record of his acquiring houses across the country despite being the Chief Executive of FHA. He doesn’t own any property belonging to FHA, not even in Lagos and Abuja(the Federal Capital Territory, FCT). Indeed, when he got bored with the routines of a …
The Sun Nigeria.
$6.2m fraud: Emefiele awarded contracts without bidding processes-Witness
The 10th Prosecution Witness, (PW10), Stephen Salau Gana, in the trial of former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele has disclosed before Justice Hamza Mu’azu of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) High Court Maitama, Abuja, that the company, April 16 16 Investment Limited, belonging to Sa’adatu Ramalan Yero, a staff of …
The Sun Nigeria.
Abubakar Umar: Soldier of Democracy (1)
By Osa Director Colonel Abubakar Dangiwa Umar (retired) shot into national reckoning and public limelight in 1984. That was shortly after Major-General Muhammadu Buhari and Major-General Tunde Idiagbon’s coup, which toppled the civilian regime of Alhaji Shehu Shagari on December 31, 1983. He was appointed the Chief Executive of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). …
The Sun Nigeria.
FG, World Bank call for urgent acceleration of women empowerment efforts in Nigeria
From Uche Usim, Washington DC The World Bank and the federal government are calling for an urgent acceleration of women empowerment efforts in Nigeria, as they are the fulcrum on which a buoyant economy revolves. Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, while speaking on World Bank’s Gender Strategy 2030 …
The Sun Nigeria.
Ayodele Olawande: Akpobi commends substantive youth minister
Ambassador Elvis Akpobi, Senior Special Assistant on Youth Affairs to the Delta State Governor, has commended the appointment of Ayodele Olawande as the substantive Minister of Youth Development in Nigeria. In a recent statement, Akpobi, a renowned youth advocate and founder of Not-too-young-to-lead, praised Olawande’s exceptional leadership skills, noting that this appointment is a bold …
The Sun Nigeria.
Rivers helicopter crash: Eight feared dead, three bodies recovered
By Chinelo Obogo Eight persons are feared dead after a helicopter crashed on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at about 11:22 am along the waterways in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A statement signed by the Head of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Odutayo Oluseyi, indicates that the helicopter, a …
The Sun Nigeria.
Cabinet reshuffle: Tinubu should sack himself as Petroleum Minister – LP
From Idu Jude Abuja Against the backdrop of the cabinet reshuffling carried out by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to weed out Ministers caught in the web of poor performance, the main opposition political party in Nigeria, the Labour Party,(LP) has advised President Tinubu to honorably to the way of honor and relieve himself of the …
The Sun Nigeria.
Europa League: Why Man Utd failed to beat Fenerbahce – Ten Hag
By Seyi Babalola Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag claimed his team failed to dominate the game after drawing 1-1 with Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday. The Red Devils took the lead in the first half thanks to Christian Eriksen, but the Turkish club equalized after the interval via Youssef En Neysri. The …
The Sun Nigeria.
Cabinet reshuffle: Tinubu should sack himself as Petroleum Minister – LP
From Idu Jude Abuja Against the backdrop of the cabinet reshuffling carried out by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to weed out Ministers caught in the web of poor performance, the main opposition political party in Nigeria, the Labour Party,(LP) has advised President Tinubu to honorably to the way of honor and relieve himself of the …
The Sun Nigeria.
Mbah okays N80,000 minimum wage for Enugu workers, Labour hails
From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has approved N80,000 minimum wage for the state’s work force, including local government workers, effective October 2024, noting a direct link between a motivated workforce and his administration’s vision of growing the state’s economy from $4.4 billion to $30 billion. The new minimum wage …
The Sun Nigeria.
FCCPC, NANTA Partner On Protection Of Travel Trade Operators, Travellers
ShareThe Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) have signed a landmark agreement on the protection of travel trade operators and the travelling public over unfair operational trade practices. The agreement, which was executed by the two partners, the first ever by FCCPC and any trade group…
New Telegraph.
Handwashing Day: Dettol, Wellbeing Foundation, FG Champion Hygiene Advocacy
ShareIn commemoration of the 2024 Global Handwashing Day, Dettol, Nigeria’s leading hygiene brand, reaffirmed its commitment to promoting hand hygiene and advancing health practices nationwide by partnering with the Federal Government, The Wellbeing Foundation Africa, and two of its WASH Access Accelerator beneficiaries, Kiddies ‘n’ Brands and Alora Pads. Under this year’s theme, “Why Are…
New Telegraph.
JUST-IN: JOHESU Declares Seven-Day Warning Strike
ShareThe members of the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) on Friday declared a seven-day warning strike from October 25 midnight. The industrial action is declared following a fifteen-day notice of warning strike issued to the Federal Government. The National Chairman of the union, Kabiru Minjibir made this known while…
New Telegraph.
NCDMB, Shell JV Partners Donate Engineering Studio, ICT Hub To FUTO
ShareThe Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), with its joint venture (JV) partners, has unveiled world-class engineering design studios and an information and communication technology (ICT) hub at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). The facilities were conceived and donated in furtherance of the Nigerian Content Human…
New Telegraph.
Ebuka To Netflix Light! Camera, Naija Event
ShareNetflix has announced Nigerian celebrity and television sensation Ebuka Obi-Uchendu as the host of the highly anticipated second edition of Lights, Camera… Naija! The award-winning host will compère the event that spotlights and celebrates Nollywood stars, veterans and stakeholders’ achievement in the industry. A seasoned media personality, Ebuka consistently ranks top amongst the most influential…
New Telegraph.
PENGASSAN Mourns Members Killed In Helicopter Crash
ShareThe Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Friday expressed deep sadness and shock over the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of four of its members. Recall that the crash occurred in the early hours of Thursday, October 24, 2024, in Rivers State. PENGASSAN’s President, Comrade Engr Festus Osifo,…
New Telegraph.
Despite Leaving $70bn In Nigeria’s Coffers, We Owe More Debt Now – Obasanjo
ShareNigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concern over the growing amount of debt being owned by the country, years after he left office. Chief Obasanjo disclosed that he left the nation with about $70 billion when he left office in 2007, including a $45 billion reserve and $25 billion in a designated “Excess…
New Telegraph.
Abia LG Poll: ZLP Confident Of Victory
ShareEncouraged by the crisis in the ruling Labour Party ( LP) in Abia State and Governor Otti’s call on the people to vote candidates who share his vision of a progressive State irrespective of party, the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) have flagged off its campaign ahead of the November 2 Local Government Council elections. Speaking…
New Telegraph.
Blackout Boosts Phone Charger Business In Jos
ShareAuwal Bayya, a mobile phone charger in the Anguwan Rogo community of Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, has reported a significant boost in his business due to the ongoing blackout in Northern Nigeria. The power outage, caused by the tripping of 330KV transmission lines between Makurdi in Benue State and Enugu State, has…
New Telegraph.
Abdelrahman Amir: Bridging Cultures and Innovating Agriculture from BGI to Africa
Share In the rapidly evolving world of agriculture, young minds like Abdelrahman Amir are emerging, driven by a deep love for his homeland and a fierce commitment to his continent. With every step he takes, he is determined to turn this vision into reality, channeling his passion into the fields that sustain his culture, his…
New Telegraph.
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