Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris, dies at 84

The Emir of Zazzau and Chairman, Kaduna State Council of Traditional Ruler, Alhaji Shehu Idris, is dead. A traditional title holder, Wazirin Zazzau, Alhaji Ibrahim Aminu confirmed the death Sunday afternoon. He said the Emir died in Kaduna on his way to London Hospital. Son of the Emir, Aminu Shehu Idris, said his father passedContinue reading “Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris, dies at 84”

Edo guber: Don’t compromise standard, INEC Chairman warns staff

The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu, has read riot act to the Commission’s main and adhoc staff participating in Saturday’s Edo State governorship election, warning them not to compromise standard. In the message he sent to them ahead of the crucial poll, the INEC boss reminded them that the eyes ofContinue reading “Edo guber: Don’t compromise standard, INEC Chairman warns staff”

COVID-19 threatens to derail SDGs – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday, acknowledged that the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic had threatened to derail the progress in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He spoke Friday at the virtual inaugural SDGs Moment, convened by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, during the high-level week of the 75th UN General Assembly. President Buhari, however assured that Nigeria isContinue reading “COVID-19 threatens to derail SDGs – Buhari”

Edo guber 2020: Behave responsibly, Buhari tells stakeholders

President Muhammadu Buhari has advised political parties, candidates and security agents to behave responsibly in the forthcoming Edo State gubernatorial elections. The President in a message to voters, political parties, election officials and security personnel, reiterated his stance that, “I am passionately committed to free and fair elections, but my own commitment is not enough…Continue reading “Edo guber 2020: Behave responsibly, Buhari tells stakeholders”

COVID-19 Update: 156 new cases with 54,743 total confirmed cases

On the 4th of September 2020, 156 new confirmed cases and 3 deaths were recorded in Nigeria Till date, 54743 cases have been confirmed, 42816 cases have been discharged and 1051 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory The 156 new cases are reported from 17 states- Lagos (36), FCTContinue reading “COVID-19 Update: 156 new cases with 54,743 total confirmed cases”

Obaseki plans ICT training for repentant ‘yahoo’ boys

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has disclosed plans to train repentant internet fraudsters otherwise called ‘yahoo boys’ on advanced Information and Communication Technology as well as and other vocational skills in his proposed technology park in the state. Obaseki, who is seeking reelection on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in the September 19Continue reading “Obaseki plans ICT training for repentant ‘yahoo’ boys”

Obaseki plans ICT training for repentant ‘yahoo’ boys

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has disclosed plans to train repentant internet fraudsters otherwise called ‘yahoo boys’ on advanced Information and Communication Technology as well as and other vocational skills in his proposed technology park in the state. Obaseki, who is seeking reelection on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in the September 19Continue reading “Obaseki plans ICT training for repentant ‘yahoo’ boys”

FG Floors P&ID In London Court As Judge Grants Country Rarely-given Reprieve To Appeal $9bn Judgement Debt

A court in London, United Kingdom, has given Nigeria the go-ahead to appeal a $9bn judgment debt against Process and Industrial Developments. The fine was earlier slammed on the Nigerian Government by a court in London as compensation for P&ID over a failed deal on gas supply. In the latest ruling, the judge, Sir Ross Cranston,Continue reading “FG Floors P&ID In London Court As Judge Grants Country Rarely-given Reprieve To Appeal $9bn Judgement Debt”

Senate May Hold Emergency Session over Petrol Price Hike

The Senate may cut short its annual vacation to hold an emergency session to discuss the last Wednesday’s hike in the pump price of petrol from N145.00 to N151.60 per litre by the federal government This is just as a ranking Senator, Obinna Ogba, emphasised that the recent increase in both fuel price and electricityContinue reading “Senate May Hold Emergency Session over Petrol Price Hike”

Eulogising Boss Mustapha At 64 -By Edwin Uhara

But because of the extra-ordinary leadership provided by the SGF at the Presidential Taskforce as well as his unequal use of ‘soft-power’ in addressing issues, he was able to mobilize all the neccesary stakeholders that matters in the country in to supporting the fight and struggles to flatten the Covid-19 curve in Nigeria. Eulogising BossContinue reading “Eulogising Boss Mustapha At 64 -By Edwin Uhara”

Design a site like this with WordPress.com
Get started