Ghanaians Break-In, Demolish Nigerian High Commission Building In Accra [Pictures]
Geoffrey Onyeama, Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister has decried the demolition of a portion of the staff quarters belonging to the Nigerian High Commission in Accra, calling on Ghanaian authorities to bring the perpetrators to book. In a Twitter post, Onyeama said the Nigerian government denounced the outrageous attack on a residential building on its diplomatic premises by unknown persons. “We strongly...
Buhari Considers Sack, Prosecution Of EFCC Boss, Ibrahim Magu
Barring last-minute reprieve, Ibrahim Magu, acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), may not only be on his way out of office but also may be looking towards days of accounting for alleged infractions preferred against him by Abubakar Malami, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Saturday INDEPENDENT can exclusively report. Impeccable presidency sources...
Uche Ogah Felicitates With Fathers, Describes Them As Mentors
Minister of States for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah has congratulated Men's Christian Association, MCA, of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, PCN, as it marks 2020 fathers' day. Ogah in a chat with ABN TV on Sunday described fathers across the world as pillars of homes and mentors, extolling their roles in moral of the society. According to the...
Uche Ogah Felicitates With Fathers, Describes Them As Mentors
Minister of States for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah has congratulated Men's Christian Association, MCA, of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, PCN, as it marks 2020 fathers' day. Ogah in a chat with ABN TV on Sunday described fathers across the world as pillars of homes and mentors, extolling their roles in moral of the society. According to the...
Taking COVID-19 For Granted Could Be Disastrous — Ogah Warns
The Minister of States for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uche Ogah has warned that any loophole not tightened to curtail the spread of coronavirus could be dangerous to the people's health. The Minister made this known on Saturday in a chat with ABN TV. He expressed displeasure that some persons still have doubt that the virus exists, stating that it...
FG Releases ₦4.5 Billion To 31 Teaching Hospitals, 9 Billion For Life Insurance
Indications emerged Friday that the Federal Government has released the sum of N4.5 billion to 31 Federal Teaching Hospitals and Medical Centres across the country to cover hazard and inducement allowances for the month of April and May. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, made this disclosure while briefing State House Correspondents, in the company of the Minister...
FG Releases ₦4.5 Billion To 31 Teaching Hospitals, 9 Billion For Life Insurance
Indications emerged Friday that the Federal Government has released the sum of N4.5 billion to 31 Federal Teaching Hospitals and Medical Centres across the country to cover hazard and inducement allowances for the month of April and May. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, made this disclosure while briefing State House Correspondents, in the company of the Minister...
Gregory Varsity Gender Advocacy Charges Police On Protection Of Women, Punishment Of Sexual Offenders
The founder of Gregory University Uturu based Gender Advocacy Project, Barr. Peace Ibe has decried the growing rate of rape across the country and other gender-based offences against women. Barr. Ibe, daughter of the Chancellor of Gregory University Uturu, Prof Gregory Ibe wondered why the security agencies have not done much in protecting women from abuse and violation. In a release...
How Orji Kalu Secured The Freedom Of 29 Inmates Of Kuje Custodial Centre
By Dr. Johnson Greg While the return of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu continues to trend in the media, little is known about some of the benevolent activities of the Senator during the time he was in prison. But ask any inmate or staff of the Kuje correctional custodial center and you will receive the same mixed feelings of sadness and...
FG Disposes 500,000 N-Power Beneficiaries
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Umar Farouq has said the Batch A and B N-Power beneficiaries will exit the scheme June 30 and July 31 respectively. The programme has enrolled 500,000 beneficiaries thus far – 200,000 from Batch A which started in September 2016 and 300,000 from Batch B which kicked off in August...
