Defence spokesman seeks media support
The newly appointed Director Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Benjamin Sawyerr, has solicited the support of the Nigerian media in projecting the image of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) positively. Sawyerr made the call when he paid a familiarisation visit to the Voice of Nigeria (VON) and the Federal Radio Corporation
Invest in air cargo for revenue generation, insurer tells FG
Mr Babajide Olatunde-Agbeja, Chairman, Boff and Company Insurance Brokers, on Wednesday, in Lagos, described air cargo as Nigeria’s new golden income, capable of generating huge revenues for the government if adequately developed. “Air cargo is our new golden income in Nigeria, the earlier we realise it and implement a smooth
Nasarawa Assembly tasks SDGs boss on performance
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has charged the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) boss, Alhaji Murtala Muhammad, to scale up his performance. The House equally advised him to buckle up or immediately tender his resignation letter to Gov. Abdullahi Sule, flaying his incompetency. The Chairman., House Committee on Planning, Budget
Gombe Govt. earmarks N17bn for ultramodern industrial park – Gov. Yahaya
Gombe state government has earmarked N17 billion for the construction of the Gombe Ultramodern Industrial Park, to promote medium and small scale enterprises in the state. The State Governor, Alhaji Inuwa Yahaya, revealed this after a closed door engagement with the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari,
COVID-19: Media Expert tasks African govt. on inward solution to curb spread
Mr Paul Ejime, a Media Expert and Analyst, has called on African governments to put their words into actions by developing inward solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic to curb the spread in the continent. Ejime made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during a Workshop on “ COVID-19 Vaccines: Ensuring
COAS commends Akeredolu’s support for Nigerian Army, other security agencies
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, has commended Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, for his support to security agencies, especially the Nigerian Army. Yahaya stated this while on a courtesy visit to Akeredolu at his office on Wednesday in Akure. According to the Chief of Army Staff,
CIBN to induct 1,019 new members
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), says it will formerly induct 609 newly-qualified Associates and 410 Microfinance bankers into the Associateship and Microfinance Certified Bankers categories of the Institute. Mr Nelson Olagundoye, Head, Corporate Communications and External Relations of the institute, said in a statement on Wednesday in
We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment – OAU VC
The Vice-Chancellor, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Prof. Eyitope Ogunbodede, has said the institution has zero tolerance towards any form of sexual harassment and other social vices on campus. Ogunbodede said this at the launching of the anti-sexual harassment policy of the institution on Wednesday in Ile-Ife. He said that
How I run my music label, Kings and Queens furniture business in the US- King Tea
Nigerian born, US-based entrepreneur, artiste manager, Emmanuel Babatunde Taiwo, famously known as King Tea appears to be building an enviable profile for himself in the music and business world. As a young man who is fast pushing his business brand across Europe, King Tea who is the founder of Tea
Wanted phone snatcher arrested in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old phone snatcher, Adamu Sadi, in Rijiyar Lemo Quarters, Ungogo Local Government Area. Police spokesman, DSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa confirmed the incident to DAILY POST. He said the suspect, who has been on the police wanted list, has been terrorising people at