Nike Akande
21 Sep
First Lady of Lagos State, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, alongside former Minister of Industry, Nike Akande and Chairman, Board of Access Bank, Ajoritsedere Awosika, has reiterated the need for more women representation in governance.
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Senator Shehu Sani stated that prison was a better experience for him compared to the military underground cell where he was initially detained in 1995. Sani revealed this when he spoke at the public presentation of Senator Chris Anyanwu’s autobiography, Bold Leap, held at the National Universities Commission (NUC) auditorium in Abuja. The human rights…
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Ahead of the 2027 general election, Obi of Onitsha, Alfred Achebe, on Monday, said Nigeria is ripe to have a female president. Citing an example of the United Kingdom, which has had three female prime ministers, the monarch expressed confidence that a female president would perform well for the country. The traditional ruler made the…
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The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Epe branch, Dr S.O. Jimoh, has described the term "judicial corruption" as mere name-calling, asserting that corruption is a systemic issue affecting all facets of society. Speaking with journalists in Lagos, Dr Jimoh said that singling out the judiciary for corruption is misleading and unfair. He confirmed…
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Terrorists have planted land mines on roads leading to some communities in Zamfara State where they operate in order to prevent soldiers from rescuing kidnapped victims. The terrorists operating in the Dansadau and Yargaladima communities of Maru Local Government Area in Zamfara State, allegedly led by Dogo Gide, reportedly adopted the guerrilla war strategy…
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December is here, and for many Nigerians, it’s the perfect time to reconnect with family, attend events, and soak in the festive cheer. Whether you’re heading to the village for the holidays or visiting loved ones in the city, this period is always bustling with travel plans and excitement. However, it’s also the year's busiest…
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The Presidency has rejected claims that the ongoing Tax Reform Bills, currently before the National Assembly, propose the scrapping of key government agencies such as Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) or that they will impoverish the northern region. The…
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Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have busted a child trafficking syndicate and rescued four children. According to a statement by the command's spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, the operation took place in the Rumukwachi community near Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The rescued children who were lodges in a guest house and about to…
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The Oba of Benin Palace on Monday approved the 2024 programme of activities for the annual Igue festival, otherwise called 'Ugie', during which 'funeral celebrations are not permitted in Benin'. In a statement, Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Mr. Frank Irabor, said Omo N'Oba N' Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, the Oba…
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Leader of a civil society group, Comrade Olufemi Aduwo, has dismissed claims made by an online publication that Governor Siminalayi Fubara increased Rivers State’s debt from N5 billion to N213 billion within a year. He said records from the Debt Management Office (DMO) indicate that Rivers State’s domestic debt was N389.20 billion as of June…
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UK Visas & Immigration has announced that eligible non-European nationals will be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to visit the United Kingdom from Wednesday, 8 January 2025. The new requirement, disclosed via a tweet on Monday, applies to travellers who wish to visit or transit the UK without a visa. The United…