WTO: Wrong excuse why US opposed Okonjo-Iweala, angers other nations
The U.S. opposition to the selection of former Nigerian Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) new leader has angered other members who had majorly voted…
RIVERS STATE TO EMPLOY 5,000 YOUTHS INTO STATE CIVIL SERVICE
Rivers State Executive Council has approved the employment of 5,000 youths into the State Civil Service. The approval was given during its meeting on Wednesday 28th, October 2020, which was…
We’ll partner youths to improve governance – Okowa
Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to partner youths in the state to improve on governance and its structures. The governor made this known when…
Oyo govt. approves N9.3bn for purchase of 106 mass transit buses
The Oyo State government says it has approved N9.3 billion for the purchase of 106 new buses for mass transit service in the state. The state Commissioner for Youth and…
UN appoints NAPTIP’s DG into UNODC board of trustees
The United Nation’s General Assembly (UNGA), has appointed Mrs. Julie Okah-Donli, the Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), to the board of trustees…
Police kill 5 suspected bandits in Katsina State
The Police Command in Katsina State said it had killed five suspected bandits in Safana Local Government Area of the state. The spokesman of the command, SP Gambo Isah, disclosed…
Buhari inaugurates 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem, announces N10m donation to the Nigerian Legion
President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem and Appeal Fund with an appealed to Nigerians to desist from actions and comments that could jeopardise the unity and…
Our substantial records are intact, Lagos Chief Judge reacts to attack on Nigeria’s oldest Court
The Igbosere High Court building came under attack by some hoodlums who on October 22 wreaked havoc and completely vandalized it. The hoodlums were said to have spent hours burning…
Okonjo Iweala emerges new WTO DG
Okonjo Iweala has emerged the new World Trade Organisation, WTO, Director General, making her the first woman to head the organisation. Okonjo Iweala emerged winner ahead of South Korea’s Yoo…
#EndSARS: Lalong threatens to relocate govt. properties from host communities following damage to properties
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has threatened to relocate government properties from host communities to other areas, following the invasion of the facilities by hoodlums in the aftermath of the…