By Ijeoma Nwankpa, Abuja Nigeria. The African Ministers of Aviation have agreed to reject the proposal to impose vaccine passports on air travelers, saying it will be at disadvantage to many Africans since the Continent still has many of its citizens, who are yet to receive the vaccines. They also […]
Month: October 2021
Gender Equality: Groups Collaborate to Celebrate Girl Child in Nigeria
By Goodluck Ikiebe. Mercy Corps Nigeria through the USAID funded Community Initiatives to Promote Peace (CIPP) program commemorates this year 2021’s International Day of the Girl Child in collaboration with WeGirlsDevelopment Foundation. A statement by the group in Abuja said that Mercy Corps provided aunique platform for adolescent girls to […]
Wike Protects Judicial Officials,Signs Two Bills Into Law
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has signed two bills into law. The bills are Rivers State Judicial Institute Law No. 8 of 202, and the Rivers State Housing Scheme for Judicial Officers Law,No.10 of 2021. The law aims to promote Judicial autonomy and protect the officers from corrupt practices. The […]
Zamfara House of Assembly Suspends Two Members Over Alleged Dealings With Bandits
The Zamfara State House of Assembly has suspended two lawmakers over their alleged relationship with bandits. The lawmakers are Yusuf Muhammad Anka representing Anka constituency, and Ibrahim Tukur Bakura representing Bakura constituency. The Director- General Press Affairs and Public Relations of the State Assembly, Mustapha Jafaru Kaura said the affected […]
Gunmen Kill Police Officer in Bayelsa Station Attack
A Police Sergeant attached to Divisional Police Station,Kolo, in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State was on Tuesday killed by gunmen who invaded the Police Station at about noon. The gunmen reportedly invaded the station and carted away arms including the rifle of the deceased. Current matters learnt that […]
Gunmen Attack Political Campaign Rally In Anambra, kill 6 Persons
No fewer than six persons reportedly lost their lives on Tuesday when gunmen stormed a rally organised by the All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA in Ihiala in Anambra State. Current matters gathered that the gunmen attacked security operatives attached to dignitaries attending the rally. The convoy of the state governor,Willie […]
Nigeria Must Decisively Tackle It’s Debt Challenges- AFDB Adesina Warns
African Development Bank President,Akinwumi Adesina wants Nigeria to tackle its debt challenges quickly. Speaking at the Mid term Ministerial Retreat at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa on Monday, Akinwumi said the call for Nigeria was imperative to save the country from further vulnerability of its economy ” The […]
Panic in Enugu Community As Police Woman Goes Missing After Attack on Police Headquarters.
The Police in Enugu State have confirmed the disappearance of a police woman after Unknown armed men on Saturday evening attacked the Police Divisional Headquarters Umulokpa in Uzo- Uwani Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer Of the State Police Command, Daniel Ndukwe who confirmed the […]
Engr. Enoch Amakiri J. George: A Celebration of Engineering Excellence at 90
All is now set for the celebration of a Nigerian Engineering icon, Engr. Enoch Amakiri Job George who turned 90 years in March 2020, but could not be celebrated due to the outbreak of COVID 19 at the time. The event is being organized by The Enoch George Committee of […]
Breaking: Super Eagles Thrash CAR 2:0 In World Cup Qualifier Match
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Sunday in Douala, Cameroon, defeated Les Fauves of Central African Republic 2-0 in the 2022 World Cup Qualifying match. The Super Eagles made solid their promise to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat by CAR in Lagos last week as they dominated the game […]