Onitsha-Gov. Willie Obiano has commended the Church of Nigeria for coming together to deliberate on issues bordering the Church and the Nation in general. “It is good for the Church to always gather for the spiritual needs of humanity and for the service of God,’’ Gov. Obiano said this during a 4-day meeting Church of […]
Day: February 11, 2021
Do not tear market apart over leadership tussle — trade commissioner cautions
Fegge (Onitsha South LGA)-Commissioner for Trade and Commerce Mr Uchenna Okafor has cautioned the Bridge Head Market Traders to stop causing confusion but be patient until the Court of Appeal decides their pending matter in court. The commissioner said the warning became necessary because he had received a series of calls demanding the sack of […]
IPAN cautions organisers of planned Lekki to steer clear Igbos
Awka-Igbos for a Progressive Nigeria (IPAN) has caution a presidential candidate of African Action Congress in the 2019 General Elections, Omoyele Sowore and others, to desist from using Igbos in trying to perpetuate plans for a disintegration of Nigeria. This is contained in a release signed by the National President of IPAN, Mr Lawrence Onuzulike […]
Nigeria: 19 Boko Haram militants killed in gunfight with military
ABUJA– At least 19 fleeing Boko Haram militants were killed in an encounter with the Nigerian military in the northeastern state of Borno, according to security sources. Five gun trucks belonging to the Boko Haram group were also destroyed during the gunfight in Rann, a town in the Kala Balge local government area of Borno, […]
Breaking the science glass ceiling: four African women share what it took
Less than 30% of researchers worldwide are women and UNESCO data shows that only about 30% of all female students choose science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields at a tertiary level. Four African women scientists share their experiences in forging STEM careers. Dr Dayo Akande, Nigeria I can’t forget my experience as a […]
Covid-19: Nigeria Confirms 1,131 New Cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC. has confirmed 1,131 new cases of Covid-19. With the new figures, the confirmed cases of the virus have risen to 142,578 with 116,947 Discharged and 1,702 Deaths. On its official Twitter handle, @NCDCgov, the Centre shows the breakdown of the States where the new cases were recorded; Source: Voice of Nigeria
Enugu Indigenes Ask Government To Create Adada State
The Indigenes of Enugu State on Wednesday, stormed the National Assembly to demand for the creation of Adada State from the present Enugu State. The delegation led by immediate past President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief John Nwodo, visited the principal officers of the National Assembly including the Leaders of the Committee on Constitution […]
Senate Confirms Hassan As MD NDIC And Ibrahim As Executive Director
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the nomination of Bello Hassan and Mustapha Mohammed Ibrahim as Managing Director/Chief Executive and Executive Director (Operations) of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) respectively. Presenting the report on the screening of the nominees to the Plenary, Chairman of Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, Senator […]
Nigeria Approves Building Of National ICT Park
The Nigerian government has approved the building of the first National ICT park. The approval was given at the Federal Executive Council meeting on Tuesday, 10th of February, 2021. This followed the presentation of a memo by the Minister of the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami. The Park is the first […]
President Buhari Offers Automatic Employment, Scholarship To Outstanding Corps Members
President Muhammadu Buhari has offered automatic employment to 110 ex-corps members in the Federal Civil Service and scholarships for the pursuit of post-graduate studies up to doctoral level in any university in Nigeria. On Thursday at the virtual 2018/2019 President’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) honours award ceremony held at the State House Conference Centre, […]