Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has issued a directive requiring all civil servants to immediately present their educational certificates and other documents before payments of their October salary. The governor gave the order in a statement signed by Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor in Yola on Thursday. He warned that failure to comply would result in the forfeiture of October salaries until the certificates were submitted. According to him, this move aims to restore order and prevent unqualified individuals from occupying positions, thereby denying opportunities to the younger generation. “Gov. Fintiri has issued a directive requiring all…
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The Lagos state government on Thursday stated that it will ensure that actionable strategies are employed to sustain the ban on the use and sale of styrofoam food containers and single use plastics (SUPs) in the state. The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab stated this on Thursday. He spoke while addressing participants at a one-day stakeholders’ workshop on the implementation of the ban on usage of Styrofoam plastics and single Use plastics held at MAN Centre, Ikeja. Wahab, who was represented by the Special Adviser Environment, Engr Kunle Rotimi-Akodu, said the workshop will fashion out…
Nurses at the State Hospital, Ijaye, Abeokuta, on Thursday, staged a protest over an alleged assault of a student-nurse by a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the hospital. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the protesting nurses were led by the Chairman of National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Ogun chapter, Adejoke Bello. NAN also reports that a medical doctor was said to have slapped the student-nurse at the theatre suit on September 24. The nurses said that all efforts between the time of the incident and now to seek redress from the state government had yielded no result.…
he Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, Wednesday in his office, held discussions with the Inter-Party Advisory Council leadership in the state in preparation for the upcoming local government elections. Accompanied by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, the Governor acceded to IPAC’s request for a revision in the fees for Chairmanship and Councillorship forms as stipulated in the amended State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC) law. According to the CROSIEC Law, Chairmanship candidates are required to pay N5 million for the form, while Councillorship candidates must pay N1 million. In response to…
WWE fans below the age of 20 have never watched one of the biggest wrestling events, Bad Blood. After a 20-year hiatus, the premium live event, Bad Blood, will make its return with a line-up of superstars featuring in intense rivalry and high-stakes matches. GOtv will bring you all the action live from the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, at 12 am on Saturday. Here are some of the big matches to look out for on the night: CM Punk vs. Drew McIntyre: The biggest match of the night is one of intense rivalry in which sworn enemies, CM…
Independent Hajj Reporters, a civil society organisation that monitors and reports Hajj and Umrah activities in Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, has urged the Acting Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Professor Abdullahi Usman Saleh, to focus all his energy and attention on the pre-2025 Hajj preparations that is currently moving very slowly. IHR in a statement signed by its national coordinator Ibrahim Muhammed on Thursday, said the national executive committee of Independent Hajj Reporters welcomes the acting chairman on formal resumption of office. IHR said, “You are taking charge of the driver’s seat of the Hajj industry at…
The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission for its support towards the establishment of the Niger Delta Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Trade, Mines and Agriculture, NDCCITMA.He stated this at the NDCCITMA sensitization programme in Owerri, the Imo State capital where he described the Chambers of Commerce as a tool for developing the Niger Delta region. The Governor was represented by his deputy, Dr Chinyere Ekumaru. He noted that it would fast-track growth and opportunities for the people of the region.According to the Governor, “as we strive for a prosperous and sustainable future,…
On Thursday, Husk Power Systems (“Husk”) and Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC), together with Duduguru community in Nasarawa State, signed a partnership agreement to serve peri-urban commercial and residential customers with sustainable, affordable and reliable energy from interconnected minigrids (IMGs). The solar-powered minigrid in Duduguru, located in Obi Local Government Area (LGA), has a planned average daily energy supply of 656 kW, which will serve about 1,000 customers, roughly 80% households and 20% micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and small factories. The signing was attended by Chijioke Okwuonkenye, AEDC’s Acting MD/CEO, Nigeria Country Director Olu Aruike from Husk Power…
A new report released on Thursday by Google, conducted independently by Public First, underscores the significant economic impact of digital technologies in Nigeria. The Digital Opportunity of Nigeria report outlines how Google’s products and infrastructure are driving digital transformation and contributing to economic growth across the country. With Nigeria experiencing rapid digital development, the report highlights the potential for further growth. According to the study, every $1 invested in digital technology in Nigeria generates over $8 in economic value. This emphasises the critical role of digital technology, including connectivity, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI), in shaping Nigeria’s economic future.…
President Bola Tinubu has sent a note of warning to terrorists and insurgents to surrender or face renewed onslaught of the military. Tinubu, who was represented by the National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, gave the warning while declaring open the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Inaugural Annual International Lecture on Thursday in Abuja. Themed; “Insecurity in the Sahel (2008-2024): Dissecting Nigeria’s Challenges – Genesis, Impacts and Options,” the lecture was conceived by the management of NAN as part of efforts to tackle the menace of insecurity in the Sahel and Nigeria.
It had the theme: “Nigeria: Tackling insecurity, power deficit, and transitioning to digital economy.”
At the resumed hearing of the case, the trial Judge, Malam Mustapha-Mohammed Abdullahi said there was an application for adjournment from the Defence Counsel, Messr A.T. Abubakar.
The defendants were initially scheduled to take their plea on Thursday. However, when the case was called, the EFCC informed the court that all efforts to serve the charge, filed on September 24, to the former governor had been unsuccessful.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has congratulated former Governor Olusegun Mimiko on the occasion of his 70th birthday, describing him as an exceptional leader. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Mimiko was a former governor of Ondo State from 2009 to 2017. Aiyedatiwa, in his congratulatory message signed by his spokesperson, Ebenezer Adeniyan, and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Akure, hailed Mimiko’s contributions to the development of the state. The governor also described the former governor as an inspiration to the upcoming generation. “On behalf of the good people and government of Ondo State, I congratulate…
In his independence anniversary broadcast on October 1st, President Bola Tinubu enumerated his administration’s efforts to drive foreign direct investments into the country. He noted that within the first 16 months of his administration, the government had attracted over $30 billion in FDI. A section of the social media and television punditry that delights in criticizing any announcement from the government has gone into overdrive since the broadcast. Led by a desire to put a dagger at any positive news, they have been trying to outdo themselves, all to prove that the President made false claims. Fact-checkers are racing to…
Danmalam said, “The command had within the period under review arrested a total of 420 suspects, comprising 404 males and 16 females.
Several good things happen in the bedroom, often the place of rest and renewal. Sometime in 2004, Sam Nda-Isaiah and his wife Zainab conceived the idea of a newspaper there. She told the story before of how her husband got up in the wee hours, scribbled a few things in a jotter, and asked what she thought of the names and the sketch. That was not the day the newspaper started, of course. But it was only a matter of time. That idea, which later became LEADERSHIP, has evolved from the feisty flimsy of decades ago into a news content…
The APC director had accused the Governor of complicity in a viral recording by a supposed PDP chieftain who issued an alleged threat to bomb the state electoral commission and kill top officials of the commission.
It’s the finale week of the Big Brother Naija “No Loose Guard” season and the house is still relatively crowded. Never before has eight housemates made the finale of the most popular reality TV show in Africa. The fans expected a massive clear out during Sunday eviction show, but were left surprised by Biggie, as just three of the nine housemates up for eviction were hooked. Kassia’s eviction would have been the biggest shock of the night, but it was expected following a notice on her handle, that fans should let her be evicted this week to avoid votes split…
The caucus, in a congratulatory message by the Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda (PDP-Rivers), on Wednesday in Abuja, applauded Abbas on his commitment to nation building.