By Goodluck Ikiebe As the stage for the Local Government elections in Edo State is almost set, All Eyes Are on the front runner for the Chairmanship and Vice Chairmanship seats in Oredo Local government Area. The front runners for the seats are Dr Tom Obaseki and Patricia Ero of […]
Month: August 2023
Breaking:NAF names personnel in Niger Helicopter crash.
The Nigerian Air Force has named the personnel who lost their lives in the 14 August 2023 NAF Helicopter crash in Niger state. The NAF helicopter was” on a mission to evacuate the deceased and wounded troops when it crashed at the Chukuba area of Shiroro Local Government Area of […]
FG CHARGES REFEREE ASSESSORS ON CAPACITY BUILDING.
By Our Correspondent The Federal Government has called on Referee Assessors in the country to constantly update their capacities with a view to bringing a turn around in the performances of the Domestic League in Nigeria. The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, gave the charge when he […]
NIGERIAN ARMY, UNITED KINGDOM TO STRENGTHEN TIES ON TRAINING.
By Our correspondent The Nigerian Army and the British Government have expressed readiness to strengthen ties on personnel training and equipment acquisition. The resolution was reached on Wednesday, when the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, received in audience, the United Kingdom Minister of State for Armed Forces […]
Nigeria’s Sports Minister Promises Improved Facilities At Moshood Abiola National Stadium To Meet Global Standard After Inspection.
By Our Correspondent Nigeria’s Sports Development Minister, Senator John Enoh, has assured that government will resuscitate and turn-around of the facilities at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, not only to meet up with international best standards but also because it is a definitive National Monument. The Minister, who gave the […]
NDDC Signs Deal with KPMG to Boost Internal Processes.
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has signed an agreement with KPMG, a multinational business management consultancy firm, to provide advisory services to the Commission on global best practices in Corporate Governance culture and internal processes. Speaking during the signing ceremony at the NDDC headquarters in Port Harcourt, the Managing […]
Breaking: Wagner Chief, Yevgeny Prigozhin Dies in Plane crash.
Head of the Wagner group, Yevgeny Prigozhin has died in a plane crash, Russian state-run news agencies on Wednesday said Prigozhin, was among 10 passengers onboard a private plane that crashed in the Tver Region . The plane was traveling from Moscow to St Petersburg when it crashed. “The plane […]
“We are Not Owing Security Workers”- NDDC.
The Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC has dismissed reports circulating in the media that security workers are planning a protest over non- payment of their monthly salaries. In a statement on Wednesday issued by Mr Pius Ughakpoteni, Director, Corporate Affairs the commission said it engaged the services of security firms […]
JUST IN:Lagos Assembly Confirms 22 Commissioner- nominees, Rejects 17.
Lagos State House of Assembly has confirmed 22 out of the 39 commissioner-nominees list sent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for screening However, 17 of them were not lucky as the house rejected their nominations. Those confirmed are Hon. Layode IbrahimMr. Mobolaji OgunlendeDr. Dolapo FasaweHon. Bola OlumegbonMr. Idris AregbeMs. Abisola Ruth […]
French Empire is collapsing and the African spring is finally here (1).
Iliyasu GaduIlgad2009@gmail.com08035355706 (sms only) One of the remarkable events I witnessed in my stint in the Foreign Service was the collapse of the Russia-led Soviet order in Europe.A week after I assumed duties in September 1987 at the Nigerian Embassy in Bonn which was then the capital of the former […]