Day: March 25, 2023
2023 elections: Democracy and elections in Nigeria
Democracy is said to be a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving periodically held free elections.Many democracies that transition …
Develop critical thinking in students through debate, quiz competitions – GOC
The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 81 Division Nigerian Army (NA), Maj.-Gen. Obinna Ajunwa, says debate and quiz competitions are well thought out strategies to develop critical thinking in students.The competition was sponsored by the GOC, who is p…
Gender equality can increase GDP by 50% – NITDA
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) said that gender equality in the digital space could increase the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country by over 50 per cent.Mallam Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of NITDA said this o…
EFCC re-arraigns former PDP chairman’s son for alleged oil subsidy fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday re-arraigned Mamman Ali, son of a former National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmadu Ali, for alleged N2.2 billion oil subsidy fraud.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports …
2023 AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles’ loss to Guinea Bissau unbelievable, says Adepoju
A member of the ’94 set of the Super Eagles, Mutiu Adepoju, has described the Super Eagles 0-1 loss to the Wild Dogs of Guinea Bissau as unbelievable.A shell shocked Adepoju, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), queried what went wron…
UNIBEN wins Africa outstanding varsity award in Rwanda
The University of Benin has won the Africa Outstanding University Award of the Year for 2023 in Rwanda.The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Lilian Salami, was also honoured as Africa Pillar of Education for her impact in education development o…
AU Commission reaffirms commitment to creating enabling environment to eliminate TB, improve health
The AU Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to creating the enabling environment for sustained political will, needed to eliminate TB and improve the health of Africa’s people.H.E. Amb. Minata Cessouma, Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs…
Osun: Lagos PDP congratulates Gov. Adeleke, wants justice in party’s court cases
The Lagos State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on his Appeal Court’s victory.The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Friday annulled the Osun G…
I remain APGA Chairman – Oye
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Dr Victor Oye says his position as the party’s chairman is not in dispute because the Supreme Court has not delivered a fresh judgement on the matter.Oye said this at a news conference…
Ramadan: Ansar-ud-deen tasks leaders on equality, welfare of citizens
Ansar-ud-deen Society of Nigeria has urged leaders at all levels to fear Allah and ensure equality of all citizens irrespective of their religious, tribal and political affiliations.The Chairman, Northern States’ Council Missioners of Ansar-ud-deen, Sh…