The Chairman of the Compliance and Enforcement Committee of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), General Chris Olukolade (Rtd), has said that machinery is being put in place to sanction individuals who are practising public relations without certification as required by relevant laws. General Olukolade made the disclosure at the inaugural meeting of the committee which comprises top public relations practitioners in the security, paramilitary, public service and the private sector. He said the institute is putting in place appropriate structures at all levels to effectively enforce NIPR laws and practices by liaising with the council of the institute…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
By Enyinnaya Appolos Today is the 119th birthday of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Owelle-Osowa-Anya of Onicha, affectionately called Zik of Africa, a remarkable figure in Nigerian and African journalism and political history. As the world marks Zik’s 119th posthumous birthday today, tribute must be paid to an iconic tall image who left an indelible mark on the nation’s sand of time. Dr. Azikiwe’s life and contributions as a journalist, politician and statesman are not only worthy of celebration but the story about Zik should be religiously told and transferred to generations unborn, in remembrance of a Great Icon. He is among…
The former Auditor General for Local Governments in Lagos State, Alhaji Muhammad Mubashiru Hassan has congratulated the state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; and his Deputy, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, over their victory at the Appeal Court which upheld their victory during the last Governorship election in the state. Alhaji Hassan said the Appeal Court victory was a confirmation of the freely given mandate of the people to the duo. “The people of Lagos State feely gave their mandate to both the Governor and his Deputy and the Appeal Court has confirmed this. It’s a sweet victory for all of us, particularly…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON has arrived Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone ahead of her participation at this year’s UN World Day for the Prevention of, and Healing from Child Exploitation Against Rape and Girl-child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence. She was received at Lungi international Airport, Freetown by the First Lady of Sierra Leone, Fatima Jannie Bio, after which she took a boat ride into the capital into the waiting arms of the Nigerian and Sierra Leonian cultural troops in a rousing welcome. Slated for November 18, this year’s UN World Day for the Prevention of, and…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede has called on corruption fighters across the country to always strive to be ahead of fraudsters in intelligence, focus, thinking and strategies in order to tackle the menace of economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. He gave the charge on Thursday, 16 November, 2023 in Abuja, while receiving representatives of the the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption, RoLAC that paid him a courtesy visit at the corporate headquarters of the EFCC, in Jabi, Abuja. Olukoyede explained that fraudulent schemes and fraudsters across the world…
Yobe state Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni has received Hon. Lawan Musa Majakura, one of the two members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in the state House of Assembly who defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Governor while receiving the lawmaker into the APC fold, described him as a young and vibrant politician with huge potentials. He said: “Politics is about service to the people, l am impressed with your commitment to serve your constituency effectively. “I am also impressed with the calibre of people that accompany you to this event, it shows your acceptance by…
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Thursday, 16 November, 2023, inaugurated the Organisation of Tadhamunul Muslimeen Mosque, Adogba, Iwo Road, Ibadan, built by the Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde. Governor Makinde had, on 19 October, 2019, promised to rebuild the Adogba Central Mosque from his personal resources, following plans to pull down the former structure to allow for the development of the Iwo Road Bus Terminals. The Sultan commended Governor Makinde for making a commitment to build the mosque and fulfilling it, saying: “When you see the…
The Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Chinedu Ebie, has stressed the need for collaboration with all stakeholders in driving the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for Nigeria and the Niger Delta region in particular. Speaking during the inauguration of the NDDC Board at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Niger Delta Development, Ebie said that the Commission would achieve more when there is collaboration and harmony in the development process. He stated: “To maintain focus on our development efforts, the Board will honor and collaborate with critical stakeholders in…
The Federal Government has decried that about 25 percent of people living in the country still defecate openly, insisting that this has led to high rate of diarrhea that is the second highest killer of children in Nigeria. Nigeria is populated by over 200 million people, and according to the Minister of Environment, Mallam Balarabe Abbas has about 48 million people still practicing open defecation. Speaking at a joint press briefing of the Ministries of Environment, and Water Resources and Sanitation to highlight the activities scheduled for the World Toilet Day, Abbas said this year’s theme: ‘Accelerating Change’ “is quite…
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN Nigeria) held its Capital Markets Day at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja on November 14th and 15th, 2023. The ICT company also announced progress on achieving its ‘Ambition 2025’ Strategy, and the emerging opportunities in Nigeria’s digital economy to local and international investors. The event was attended by local and international investors who had the opportunity to engage high-level representatives of the Nigerian government on the country’s macroeconomic reforms, as well as MTN Nigeria executives, who provided a comprehensive overview of the company’s progress against key “Ambition 2025” growth indicators. Introducing MTN’s Nigeria’s presentations,…