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Corruption, a threat to socio-economic growth, public trust – Gov Akeredolu, Owasanoye

NewsDeskNgOct 19, 2023October 19, 20230

The Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, and the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Prof Bolaji Owasanoye, have identified corruption as a major threat to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth, public trust and rule of law. Governor Akeredolu and Prof Owasanoye made this known...

Expect tough decisions soon – Wike warns FCT residents

NewsDeskNgOct 19, 2023October 19, 20230

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has informed Abuja residents to prepare for tough decisions. Wike, however, urged residents to be patient with the government, as those tough decisions would be for the overall good of the nation’s capital. He spoke while receiving former FCT Senator,...

Tinubu makes U-turn, orders withdrawal of 24-year-old Kashim’s nomination as FERMA chairman

NewsDeskNgOct 19, 2023October 19, 20230

In a surprise move on Thursday, President Bola Tinubu, directed the withdrawal of the nomination of Engr Imam Kashim Imam. Imam was earlier appointed to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA). A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Media Aide to the...

Again, Gunmen Disrupt SDP rally, destroy property worth millions of Naira.

NewsDeskNgOct 19, 2023October 19, 20230

By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja. WITH the Kogi off-circle Governorship Election less than three weeks away, Gun wielding hoodlums believed to be sponsored political thugs have again, disrupted the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Governorship Election Ward rally in Ejule, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Faruk Adejoh-Audu, Director, Communications, Muri/Sam...

NGO Empowers Secondary School Students To Fight Climate Change

NewsDeskNgOct 19, 2023October 19, 20230

A Non Governmental Organization, Transformation Initiatives for Societal Development (TISD), has introduced “Regener8 Environmental Club” in three Government Senior and Junior Secondary Schools in Southern Kaduna with the empowerment of 36 students to fight climate change. The local government includes Jema’a, Kaura and Zango Kataf Local Government Areas of Kaduna...

Engineer Sule tasks accountants on competence, professionalism

NewsDeskNgOct 19, 2023October 19, 20230

Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule, has tasked accountants in the state, especially Directors of Finance and Accounts (DFAs), on competence and professionalism geared towards taking the state to the next level of development. Engineer Sule laid the charge on Wednesday, while declaring open a 3-Day Refresher Workshop for Directors...

NNPP Scribe Escapes Assassination

NewsDeskNgOct 19, 2023October 19, 20230

The National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) loyal to the founding father of the party, Dr Major Agbo has escaped assassination attempt in his office in Abuja. LEADERSHIP reports that the NNPP has been in crisis, leading to the creation of two factions both claiming to be...

Economic Devt: SMDF, AFC launch facility to unlock financing for Nigerian Mining projects

NewsDeskNgOct 19, 2023October 19, 20230

By Palma Ileye In concerted efforts to boost Nigeria’s economy through the Mining sector, the Solid Minerals Development Fund, SMDF and the Africa Finance Corporation, AFC, have launched a facility that will unlock financing for Nigerian mining projects. The launch, was part of the 2023 Mining Week activities and a...

NSCDC seals 3 illegal Private Guard companies in FCT

NewsDeskNgOct 19, 2023October 19, 20230

By Palma Ileye FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has sealed three Private Guard Companies, PGCs, for operating illegally in Abuja. This is contained in a press release issued yesterday by ASCI Okomanyi Comfort, CDPRO, FCT Command. According to the statement, the NSCDC, FCT Commandant,...

Farmers/Herders clashes: NSCDC boss harps on comprehensive review of operational strategies to combat crimes

NewsDeskNgOct 19, 2023October 19, 20230

By Palma Ileye As part of strategies to control farmers/ herders clashes and improve security in schools as well as ensure general security of lives and property in Gombe State, the State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has demanded the deployment of more personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil...