The Federal Government has launched the official digital portal for the forthcoming Nigeria Youth Conference, otherwise called the National Youth Confab, aimed at engaging young Nigerians in policy discussions and national development. The Minister of Youth Development, Ayode Olawande, announced the launch on Monday. Olawande described the initiative as “more than just a conference,” and…
Shops along Abia Tower to Azikiwe Road junction in Umuahia were on Monday sealed by operatives of the Abia State Internal Revenue Service for the traders’ alleged default in tax payment. The sealing of the shops was carried out early hours of Monday, before the arrival of the traders. Some of the shop owners who…
By Adebayo Yusuf The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC Oyo state council has called on the management of Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Service to prioritise dialogue and consultation with stakeholders before sacking staff members. Secretary, Oyo NLC, Comrade Bayo Aribatise made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Ibadan. According to the statement,…
By Adebayo Yusuf Two Public Affairs Analysts have called for electoral reforms to enhance true democracy in the country. The Analysts, Barrister Kunle Abimbola and Mr Jide Olowoyo made this known while speaking Democracy Day, on Pensioners FM current affairs programme “Voice of Liberation.” According to Barrister Abimbola and Mr Olowoyo, freedom of speech and…
The Economic Community of West African States has been called upon to chart a new course toward financial independence and institutional reform by reducing its reliance on foreign aid and development partners. Speaking during the opening of the 37th meeting of the ECOWAS Administrative and Finance Committee in Abuja, on Sunday, the Commissioner for Internal…
Ports & Cargo Handling Services Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, said it has recorded a milestone with the arrival of IPSARION, which is the largest general cargo vessel ever handled at its terminal at the Tincan Island Port, Lagos. This was contained in a statement released by the Group Head, Corporate Communications at SIFAX…
The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Funds Trust (IHRC-RFT), Nigeria Chapter has sounded the alarm on the growing abuse of court orders to obstruct the dispensation of justice in Nigeria, and provide immunity to alleged human rights abusers across the country. In a statement issued by the Country Director, Ambassador Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, the…
The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Abia State Command has said that it has been playing important roles to ensure that there is peace in Abia State communities, especially in farms. Abia State Commandant of NSCDC, Commandant Akinsola Aderemi said this at Police Officers Mess, Umuahia, during the 1st Abia NUJ Agric Show…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu It was a day of glitz, glamour and roll call as the 2023 Labour party, LP, Governorship Candidate in Oyo State, Honourable Taofeek Akinwale gave his daughter, Tawfiiqoh in marriage to Mr Abdulbasit Salaudeen. The Waleemah-Nikaah which was held inside a popular event centre in Olodo Area of Ibadan is one of…
By Michael Adeyemo The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board says it is investigating a recent incident involving some state pilgrims who were reportedly defrauded of their Basic Travel Allowance (BTA). A statement by the Executive Secretary of the board, Abdul Salam Abdulkadir, on Sunday, said further investigations were ongoing to expose the criminals behind…