As repeated efforts by Civil Society Organisations and other interests groups in Benue State to compel the state government to investigate the Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambwase over allegations of gross misconduct have failed to yield results, Optimum Media Limited, has taken the Executive Governor of Benue State, the Attorney General of Benue State, the […]
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CWAI Names NITDA As Dev’t, Regulatory Agency that Encapsulates Other Sectors
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) established by the NITDA Act of 2007 to regulate standards, guidelines and frameworks for the development and standardization of Information Technology practices in Nigeria, is also clamouring for the actualization of the Bill at the National Assembly for the last five years (since 2021). The NITDA Bill, first […]
Sources: Perm Sec Foreign Affairs Ministry, Ambassador Lamuwa on Leave, not suspension
Contrary to reports that the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Adamu Ibrahim Lamuwa, has been suspended from office over allegations bordering on intimidation and sexual harassment by an aide to the Minister, our correspondent can authoritatively report that the Permanent Secretary embarked on his annual leave some days ago. A […]
Foreign Affairs Perm Sec. Denies Harassment Allegations, Says Insistence On Propriety Led To Friction
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Adamu Ibrahim Lamuwa has responded to allegations of sexual harassment by an aide to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Simisola O. Fajemirokun-Ajayi. In a response provided by sources close to his legal representative, and seen by our correspondent, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry […]
Coalition Backs Sanwo-Olu To Deliver As South West Govs’ Forum Chairman
Coalition of Civil Society Organisations has described the emergence of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as the Chairman of the South West Governors’ Forum as a massive boost to the development and progress of the region. The CSOs are certain that Sanwo-Olu is a perfect replacement for the late Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu whose […]
Webinar to Address Child Labour Crisis Set for June 12
In recognition of the 2024 World Day Against Child Labour, a collaborative webinar hosted by Child Protection Network (CPN) Nigeria, the Network of Civil Society Organizations Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL) Nigeria, and the African Network of NGOs and Networks (AONN) is scheduled for June 12, 2024. Themed “LET’S ACT ON OUR COMMITMENT: […]
Edo 2024: Ighodalo not godson, puppet, Agbonavbare counters godfatherism allegation
A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Chief Adolor Agbonavbare has described as a baseless rumour a claim that Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki is a political godfather to Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the PDP candidate in the forthcoming 2024 governorship elections. In a statement signed and released to press Sunday in […]
“Hajia Maryam Ibrahim Osuza Thanks Supporters After Winning CAAWSG National Auditor Election”
…calls for unity among members towards achieving victory across country The newly elected National Auditor of the Collaboration Of All APC Women Support Groups (CAAWSG),Hajia Maryam Ibrahim Osuza expressed gratitude to her supporters, family, and friends following her recent victory in the online election held on June 1st and 2nd, 2024. In a detailed appreciation […]
EDO 2024: THE THIN LINE BETWEEN TECHNOCRACY & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY (1)*
As the 2024 gubernatorial election in Edo State draws closer, the spotlight is on Dr. Asue Ighadalo, a consummate technocrat whose wealth of economic expertise and exposure has positioned him as a frontrunner in the race to govern the state. Dr. Ighadalo’s background as an economist and corporate Lawyer in addition to his track record […]
NEDC: Group Commends Alkali’s Effort To Develop N’East, Dismiss Corruption Allegations
THE Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association in Nigeria (BAVCCA), the umbrella body representing digital content creators, Wednesday, declared that cheap black and baseless allegations would not deter the Managing Director, MD, North East Development Commission (NEDC), Mohammed Alkali from his effort to restore the economy and infrastructural development in the North East geopolitical zone. […]