By Echezona Okafor, Nnewi Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, has assured President Bola Tinubu and the Polytheistic’s Governing Council led by Senator Barnabas Gemade that she would not disappoint the trust reposed in her, in approving her appointment as substantive rector of the institution. She gave the assurance…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), said it received notification from only 12 out of the 19 registered political parties, of schedules of their primaries. INEC in a statement on Thursday by Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee Sam Olumekun, reminded the parties that the conduct of primaries for nomination of candidates for…
… As First Private Sports University Matriculates 98 Students The Founder and Chancellor of the first Nigeria private sports university, Senator Ned Nwoko, has assured that the institution was out to revolutionalise sports education in the country. He spoke during the matriculation of 98 students of the Sports University of Nigeria held at…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows, a pivotal initiative led by the Federal Ministry of Health to foster sustained improvements within Nigeria’s healthcare system. Tinubu announced the fellows ‘ employment on Thursday during the programme’s launch at the State House in Abuja. Nigeria’s development partners, senior government officials,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State, CC Joyce Alexander, has reaffirmed her commitment to working closely with the media to enhance road safety awareness and improve service delivery. CC Alexander made the assertion on Thursday in Awka while addressing journalists at the Secretariat…
Wema Bank has announced its plans to commemorate the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, further solidifying its position as a gender equality and inclusion-driven bank. As part of its activities, Wema Bank will host the IWD 2025 Event on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria. The event, themed “Harnessing Innovation & Technology To Accelerate…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says his administration was interested in partnering with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in various economic areas to develop Abia. He stated this on Tuesday when he received a delegation led by the Vietnamese Ambassador to Nigeria, Bui Quoc Hung who paid him a visit at his country home…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are currently interrogating former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, over allegations of misappropriation, violation of procurement processes, and diversion of public funds amounting to ₦138 million. A top EFCC source revealed that the former minister arrived at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja around 11…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a subsidy for kidney dialysis, reducing the cost from N50,000 to N12,000 for Nigerians in need of the treatment. The initiative is being carried out in federal medical institutions across the six geopolitical zones. Hospitals involved in the programme include Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Ebute-Metta in Lagos, FMC Jabi in…
A violent confrontation between supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has left four individuals severely injured after gunshots were fired during the clash. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. on Wednesday at the Elele Roundabout in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. The…
