The Presidency has criticized former President Olusegun Obasanjo for failing to establish a strong democratic foundation during his tenure as the first president of Nigeria’s fourth republic. Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communication and Orientation, accused Obasanjo of having a “tremendous capacity for mischief.” Dare’s remarks were in response […]
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FJF Commends BSUTH Management over Reforms
The Freelance Journalists Federation (FJF) has commended the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia over the ongoing reforms in the health sector. In a statement released on Friday in Abuja and signed by Comrade Philip Odo, the group noted the positive feedback from the public recorded on the hospital services during the short time on the […]
FCFMT: Union Advocates for Change, Opposes Dr. Onuoha’s Continued Leadership
…..Demands Immediate Compliance with Public Service Regulations as Extension Nears Expiration The Joint Research and Allied Institutions Staff Union JORAISU has demanded that the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology FCFMT enforce the end of Dr. Chucks Onuoha’s tenure as Provost when his four-month extension expires in mid-November. In a letter dated October 23, […]
Here are the Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Today, Saturday, 16th November 2024:
1. CBN Directs Banks to Prioritize Cash Disbursements Amid Scarcity The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered commercial banks to ensure cash is accessible through ATMs, amid rising concerns over cash scarcity. Non-compliance will result in penalties. This directive aims to ease public access to cash and prevent illegal naira note hawking. 2. Posthumous […]
Power Shutdown Announced at Lagos Airport for Maintenance, Royal Air Maroc Flights Affected
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced a scheduled power shutdown at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The temporary shutdown will affect International Terminal 2 and is planned to take place between 1:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 16th, 2024. This measure is part of ongoing maintenance efforts to […]
Nigerian Newspaper Headlines for Saturday, November 16th, 2024
Today’s top stories from Nigeria’s national newspapers highlight key events across the country: The PUNCH: There’s heightened anticipation in Ondo State’s 18 local government areas as the governorship election unfolds. The All Progressives Congress candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, faces stiff competition from Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party for the Governorship of Alagbaka House. Security […]
Nigeria’s Crude Oil Output Expected to Reach 2 Million Barrels per Day by December
Nigeria’s crude oil production is projected to hit 2 million barrels per day (mbpd) by December 2024, following recent positive trends. On November 14, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced that crude oil production had reached 1.8 mbpd, with gas output increasing to 7.4 billion standard cubic feet per day. This development has […]
Edo State Governor Appoints New Chief of Staff
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as his new Chief of Staff. According to a statement released on Friday by Fred Itua, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, the appointment is effective immediately. The official communication, signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Umar Ikhilor, highlighted […]
NJC Recommends 36 New Judges for Appointment Across Nigeria’s States
Nigeria’s National Judicial Council Calls for Appointment of 36 New Judges The National Judicial Council (NJC) has put forward the names of 36 candidates for judicial appointments across various Nigerian states. The NJC’s recommendation was made during its 107th meeting, held on November 13 and 14, 2024, under the leadership of the Chief Justice of […]
NASRDA DG Flags Off Construction of Nigeria’s Geodetic VLBI Project
The Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Mathew Olumide Adepoju has on Thursday performed the ground breaking ceremony of the Geodetic Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) project at the Center for Geodesy and Geodynamics, (CGG) Toro. According to Dr Adepoju, the project is one of the milestone projects of […]