The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has called for collaboration with the Nigerian government in its battle at ending insecurity in the country, insisting that the fight against terrorism is not one that any nation can undertake alone, but rather requires concerted global effort. Speaking at the International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism and Memorial for Victims of August 26, 2011 Terror Attack at United Nations House in Abuja, Nigeria, the NSA who was represented by the National Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre. Maj. Gen. Adamu Garba Laka decried that terrorism…
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The United States on Wednesday, 21 August, 2024, said it is working with Nigeria and the rest of the countries in Africa to address the drivers of instability on the continent and ensure that the situation does not degenerate. Addressing the press on the purpose of her visit to Nigeria, the Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability (ADS) at the U. S. Department of State, Mallory Stewart said: ‘I’ve heard a lot, and I’ve seen through the news the banditry challenge and the experiences, and so we have been trying to appreciate and understand how…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has approved the release of N200 million to support about 150 medical doctors to attend a residency programme and obtain a broad range of medical knowledge, basic clinical skills, and supervised experience practising medicine in various fields. Zulum, who is a fellow of the postgraduate medical school, announced the approval on Wednesday in Maiduguri when he received the National Executive Officers of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA). Zulum explained that while about 50 medical doctors working with Borno State Government will receive N2 million each, over 100 doctors who are Borno indigenes working with…
Succour is on the way for motorists plying the Lagos-Ota-Abeokuta Expressway as the contracting firm, Craneburg, has moved to the site to begin the reconstruction of the ever-busy road. The flag-off/turning of the sod for the reconstruction will take place on Friday, 23 August, 2024. It will be performed by the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun. Craneburg started mobilizing its equipment to the site 10 days ago to begin palliative measures in an attempt to make one side of the road motorable, while construction proper begins on the other section. The palliative measures already completed on the road…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday, 21 August, 2024, visited the Ogun State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to commiserate with staff members over the death of the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Barrister Niyi Ijalaye. Governor Abiodun, while addressing the staff, noted that Barrister Ijalaye will be fondly remembered for his display of uprightness while he was alive. The governor noted that the Resident Electoral Commissioner lived a life of impact and was an amiable, soft-spoken, and humble gentleman who always ensured that truth prevailed no matter the circumstance. He acknowledged the contribution…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has instituted a N500m soft loan scheme for artisans and traders across the state. The Governor, who announced this at the 2023 International Community Day and World Trade Day celebration held at the M.K.O. Abiola Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta, said the soft loan, which would be tagged “Oko’wo Irinse Dapo,” would be given to traders and artisans within 30 days after modalities had been worked out. Abiodun acknowledged the contributions of traders and artisans to the economic development of the state, adding that his administration would not neglect them, as they had been worthy partners…
Leading ICT company, MTN Nigeria, has further demonstrated its commitment to grassroots sports development by inducting 20 talented athletes into the Making of Champions (MoC) Athletics Academy. The induction took place during a press conference held at MTN Plaza, the company’s headquarters in Ikoyi, Lagos. Selected from the top performers in MTN Champs Seasons 1 and 2, they will become the first cohort of Team MTN inducted into the Academy. As part of the company’s partnership with MoC, they will have access to world-class training facilities, expert coaching, and a comprehensive development programme during their one-year residency at the Academy.…
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN) and other stakeholders in the anti-corruption sector from the West African countries have advocated for the harmonization of the legal framework (in the fight against corruption), as well as investment in innovative technologies to detect and prevent corrupt practices in the region. They made this appeal at the 6th Annual General Assembly of the Network of Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa (NACIWA). In his address at the event, Dr. Aliyu identified corruption as a borderless crime that required concerted efforts of nations. He…
No fewer than 19,691 primary school pupils in Ogun State have been screened into its 42 Flagship Secondary Schools for the 2024/2025 Academic Session. The state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, while monitoring the screening examination process in Ijebu-Ode, Ikenne and Sagamu Local Government Areas of the state, expressed satisfaction over the learners and parents’ conduct during the exercise, promising to provide transformational initiatives for smooth academic pursuit. Prof. Arigbabu, accompanied by the Director of Education, Department of Curriculum and Evaluation, Mr. Temitope Lasilo, assured that learners of flagship and other public schools would be in…
EZ37 Solutions Limited, a leading human resource and management consulting firm that provides coaching, learning and development, assessments, HR advisory, public sector solutions, and business and management consulting services, has announced that it will host the virtual International Coaching Expo (ICE) in Nigeria on 10 and 11 October 2024. Themed “Empowering Change Agents: Coaching for Sustainable Impact,” the ICE will bring together experts and practitioners in the coaching industry to explore emerging trends, best practices, and innovative strategies for maximising coaching effectiveness and creating sustainable outcomes. Alongside the conference, there will be a virtual exhibition which displays the latest solutions and tools…