Nollywood filmmaker, Lagos Socialite, Drug Kingpin arrested over drug shipments The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) commenced the new year with the apprehension of a notorious drug kingpin and Lagos socialite, 61-year-old Alhaja Aishat Feyisara Ajoke Elediye, on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at her residence in the Okota area of Lagos. A statement issued…
Delta Introduces Whistle-blowing Policy to Ensure Quality Projects Delta State Government, Wednesday, launched a whistle-blowing policy to enable citizens report poor quality and substandard projects delivery in the state. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, announced the establishment of the policy at a news conference in Asaba, the…
UNHCR launches $5.8 billion fundraising appeal for African refugees The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced it will raise $10 billion in 2025 to help millions of people around the world uprooted by war, persecution and natural disasters. About $5.8 billion of that amount will go to help refugees in Africa. Thus,…
Oborevwori Celebrates Justice Rosaline Bozimo at 80 Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, has congratulated former Chief Judge of the State and erstwhile Administrator of the National Judicial Institute (NJI), Justice Rosaline Patricia Irorefe Bozimo, OFR, as she marks her 80th birth anniversary. Oborevwori in a statement issued on his behalf by his Chief Press…
The concept of leadership often conjures images of power and command. Nonetheless, true leadership excellence involves dedication, fervor, and an unshakeable pledge to serve, thereby surpassing simplistic notions of control. Chief Abubakar Bashir Gegu, a respected Nigerian and Kogi native, personifies this outstanding leadership model. Mentored by the late Alhaji Abubakar, a pillar of virtue,…
New Year: Mahmoud Donates Gift Items To Baby Of The Year In Abaji FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has donated delivery kits and baby items to a mother of twins in Ayaura Comprehensive Health Centre in Abaji Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory as part of activities to celebrate Baby of Year….
Security vital for economic growth, social stability, devt – Oborevwori Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the security of lives and property remained a top priority of his administration. He said this was because safety and security are essential for enduring economic growth, social stability and wholesome development. Governor Oborevwori stated this…
Why Tinubu’s subsidy regime is different – Governor Sule …..I’ll support only aspirants who can sustain our development strides come 2027 Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State explained that the subsidy regime under President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s administration is distinct from previous ones like the Petroleum Task Force (PTF) and SURE-P by virtue of how…
Botswana decried overpopulation, threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany The president of Botswana has threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany in a dispute over conservation. Earlier this year, Germany’s environment ministry suggested there should be stricter limits on importing hunting trophies. Read: NCC says Undersea Cable Cuts Disrupts Data and Voice Services along…
Garlands @ 70 for Engr Ahmed Kadi Amshi, Pragmatic Leadership At National Assembly Service Commission. BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. Engr Ahmed Kadi Amshi FNSE is the current Executive Chairman, National Assembly Service Commission, NASC, appointed along with his commissioners in 2020, unlike other Nigerians clocked 70 years on 9th, May , 2024, yet in active public…