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Female NPC Commissioner, Salu-Hundeyin Appointed Lagos SSG
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has appointed a Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission (NPC), Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, as Secretary to the Lagos State Government (SSG). The governor also re-appointed Tayo Ayinde and Gboyega Soyannwo as Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff respectively. The appointments, which take immediate effect, were announced on Thursday by the Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. Salu-Hundeyin,...
Popular Televangelist Pat Robertson Dead
A prominent televangelist who founded the Christian Broadcasting Network, Pat Robertson, is reportedly dead. Robertson who died at age 93 made the Christian right a powerful political force and unsuccessfully ran for president in 1988, died on Thursday, CNN reported. According to a release by the network, “Pat Robertson, longtime TV host, religious broadcaster, educator, humanitarian, and one-time presidential candidate died...
Alleged NYSC Certificate Forgery: Enugu Tribunal Adjourns Sitting To June 13
The Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Enugu has adjourned its pre-hearing session over the alleged NYSC certificate forgery case against Governor Peter Mbah to June 13 for continuation. The Chairman of the tribunal, Justice K. M Akano, announced the adjournment at the end of Thursday’s sitting. In her ruling, Akano granted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) the right to reply...
Sudan Crisis: JAMB Releases Modalities For Absorption Of Returnee Students
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rolled out modalities for the absorption of returnee students from war-torn countries into Nigerian universities. This is disclosed in a statement by the board’s Head, Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday. Benjamin said the modalities were follow-ups to the high-level meeting between the...
HURIWA Calls For Sirika’s Arrest Over Alleged Fraud In Nigeria Air
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for the arrest of the immediate past Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over what it described as the “fraudulent” Nigeria Air., over what it described as the “fraudulent” Nigeria Air. This is contained in a statement signed by the group’s National Coordinator, Mr. Emmanuel Onwubiko, and made available to newsmen...
197,242 Persons Pay N514.7m To Watch Films At Cinemas In May
The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) generated N514.7 million from the box office in May. This shows a decline of N52 million compared to the N566 million tickets sold in April. A total of 197,242 patrons also bought tickets at the box office in May showing a decline of 23,539 when compared with the 220,781 tickets sold in April. READ ALSO: Fuel Subsidy:...
Fuel Subsidy: Innoson Unveils Gas-Powered Vehicles
Following the rise in the price of gasoline, Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing has unveiled mass-produced versions of Compressed Natural Gas buses. The CNG vehicles were displayed at the company’s Nnewi, Anambra State, factory. Trucks, minibusses, ambulances, long buses, and SUVs are among the vehicles available. During the unveiling, Dr. Innocent Chukwuma, Chief Executive Officer of IVM, assured Nigerians of the safety of CNG vehicles and...
Islamization: El-Rufai Seeking Relevance, Ignore Him – CAN
The Chairman of Kaduna State Christian Association of Nigeria, Reverend Joseph Hayab, on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to ignore the state’s immediate past governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the latter’s alleged Islamization claims. He also claimed that the ex-governors recent statement on the Muslim/Muslim ticket and that the victory of President Bola Tinubu silenced his critics and CAN was a ploy and...
President Tinubu Holds First Meeting With Governors
President Bola Tinubu is currently hosting members of the Nigerian Governors Forum at the Presidential Villa. The meeting also involves new personalities elected as governors in their various states, as well as the returning ones. The meeting commenced at noon shortly after Tinubu swore in Senator George Akume as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation. READ ALSO: Gbajabiamila Delivers...
Gbajabiamila Delivers Final Speech As Speaker
Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, is currently delivering his final speech as the Speaker of the House. Mr. Gbajabiamila is delivering the speech at the ongoing valedictory session of the 9th House. Former speakers, Ghali Na’Abbas and Patricia Etteh are in attendance at the chamber for the valedictory session. READ ALSO: NEMA Receives 108 Stranded Nigerians From Libya Mr....
