Written by By Jide Ajani, General Editor LAGOS — Barring any last-minute change, President Bola Tinubu may present his nominee for the post of the chairman of the National Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, to the National Council of State, today at Aso Rock, Presidential Villa, Abuja. The tenure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as INEC chairman ends next … Continue reading “New INEC chair for Council of State’s ‘preview’ today”
By Chioma Obinna Pharmaceutical industry leaders on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to prioritise pharmaceutical innovation, technology adoption, and local production of essential drug ingredients as a pathway to national development and health security. Making the call ahead of the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), Valedictory Session, and Investiture of Fellows of the Nigeria Academy … Continue reading “NAPHARM to FG: Investing in pharmaceutical innovation’ll boost economy”
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Security and Intelligence Subcommittee for the 2025 National Convention urged members to collaborate for a peaceful convention atmosphere. The Sub-Committee Vice-Chairman, Retired Col. Austin Akobundu, made the call at the sub-committee’s inaugural meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. Akobundu, the immediate past PDP National Organising Secretary, pledged the sub-committee’s commitment to … Continue reading “PDP security team calls for unity to ensure peaceful 2025 convention”
Six-time champions Argentina handed Nigeria a heavy 4–0 defeat on Wednesday night in Santiago, knocking the Flying Eagles out of the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile. The result avenged Argentina’s elimination by Nigeria at the same stage two years ago when they hosted the tournament. Alejo Sarco opened scoring for the Argentines just … Continue reading “Argentina dump Nigeria out of U-20 World Cup with 4-0 thrashing”
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) screened 176 exceptional underage candidates who scored high marks in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the screening exercise was conducted simultaneously in Abuja, Owerri and Lagos It was designed to ensure that only outstanding and well-prepared candidates … Continue reading “JAMB screens 176 underage candidates for admission”
*As data usage surges past 3.3 million terabytes in three months *August alone records 1.15 million terabytes — NCC *Rural communities account for less than 25% By Juliet Umeh While Nigeria’s cities are buzzing with online activity, from streaming and financial technology to e-learning and remote work, millions of citizens in interior and rural communities … Continue reading “Nigeria’s digital divide leaves rural communities in the dark”
*TSA saves country over N10trn from leakages *GIFMIS cuts govt waste by N126b *IPPIS eliminates 70,000 ghost workers from payroll *Yet, Nigeria ranks 144th in global digital governance By Juliet Umeh In a small community school on the outskirts of Abuja, children still wait as their teacher ticks names off a paper register, a process … Continue reading “E-govt: Nigeria @ crossroads, saves billions, risks trust”
By Clifford Ndujihe ANAMBRA State Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, has said he would restore security and confidence of the citizens in good governance, if elected. Addressing a cross section of supporters, and the electorate at St Albert The Great Catholic parish, Obosi, Sunday, Ukachukwu said it’s time for … Continue reading “Ukachukwu vows to fix Anambra, exploit Omasi gas deposit”
By Vincent Ujumadu The Governorship Candidate of the African Development Congress, ADC, for the November 8 election, Mr John Nwosu, has vowed to dismantle the current revenue collection system in Anambra State and end multiple taxation. Describing some of the revenue collectors as “street terrorists,” Nwosu said he would do away with them from his … Continue reading “I’ll disband revenue enforcers, end multiple taxation – Nwosu”
By Vincent Ujumadu There is an emerging trend in Anambra State where various communities and groups are competing with one another in contributing funds to support the re-election of Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his Deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim in the November 8 Anambra election. In the past, the trend was for governorship candidates to offer … Continue reading “Communities, groups swell Soludo’s campaign fund with millions”