As part of events marking its 114th anniversary, the Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) on Monday conferred its prestigious Shield Award on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in recognition of his commitment to the welfare of Nigerian workers. The Shield Award, is the Union’s highest honours, reserved for individuals who
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Senatorial Candidate for in Delta North, Mr Victor Ochei, has unveiled a 10-point agenda focused on security, agriculture, infrastructure and economic development. Ochei said his vision was to build a Delta North where residents could farm safely, access markets, attract investments and create sustainable
The Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Mr Peter Obi has pledged to reinstate petroleum subsidy after tackling corruption in the country. Obi made the pledge at a town hall meeting organised for the Obi/Kwankwaso presidential ticket in Sokoto on Monday. He said corruption remained the major challenge
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has assured the Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, Hon. Milton Dick that Nigeria will support his bid for the Presidency of the Inter-Parliamentary Union(IPU). Akpabio gave the assurance on Monday when Hon. Dick visited Abuja to solicit the support of the leadership
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that construction work on the over $7 billion Gateway Deep Sea Port and Ogun State Blue Marine Special Economic Zone in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area will commence in November this year. Abiodun made the disclosure while addressing All Progressives Congress (APC)
.As Alawuba seeks increased investment in bankable projects Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Oliver Alawuba, has called for greater focus on turning Africa’s vast opportunities into investable projects. Alawuba spoke in New York, at the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium, held during the
Kenyan President William Ruto has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery as “a masterpiece of science, engineering and art” following a tour of the world-class facility in Lagos, while reaffirming Kenya’s commitment to partnering with Dangote Group on the proposed $17 billion East African Oil Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in Lamu.
.Your legacy transcends ministry, Oborevwori tells clergy President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warmly congratulated the Founder and Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Olaniyi Oyedepo, on his 72nd birthday on September 27. Tinubu joins the Oyedepo family, Living Faith Church Worldwide, the Christian community and millions of
.As NDLEA intercepts over N3bn worth of opioids at Lagos airport Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 25-year-old newlywed businessman Lovely Chukwulobelu at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, for attempting to traffic 72 wraps of cocaine which he ingested, to Portugal where
The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the killing of four people by unidentified armed men in Godoro and Angwan-Bisala communities under Katako District of Rafi LGA. The command’s Spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the incident happened on Wednesday, September 23. Abiodun stated