Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesperson Garba Shehu on Monday announced the new appointments made by the former leader. The announcement was made in a statement sent to journalists just before 11 am, at which time President Bola Tinubu was being inaugurated. Mr. Shehu, however, said that Mr. Buhari made the appointments on Friday, although the … Read more
The Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) on Friday said it has objected to the decision of the National Industrial Court that nullified the appointment of a caretaker committee of the Lagos State government, known as the Parks and Garages Administrator . Therefore, the organization announced the appointment of its National Vice President (Administration) … Read more
As Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdul Razak takes oath for a second term in office today, May 29, 2023, Kwaraans have expressed their views and set the agenda for the governorship. Religious leaders, public affairs analysts, concerned citizens among others also expressed their views and opinions. Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Kwara, Sunday Timothy … Read more
More banks and blue-chip companies are writing insurance policies that address mental health issues for their employees as awareness of mental well-being in the workplace grows. But this, among other efforts by private organisations, is insufficient to tackle Nigeria’s mental health burden, as the lack of government funding remains huge, BusinessDay found. Health and Managed … Read more
To take forward the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) funded project “Employing the power of IT-engaged youth in effective plastic utilization and waste management”, an excursion was organized for the participants. The participants visited the Gwoja dump site in Abuja, the final disposal site for all solid waste coming from the city center and its … Read more
The outgoing Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello has handed over the transition document to the incoming Governor-elect, Omar Mohammed Bago, to ensure smooth take-off of administration in the state. Bello handed over the documents during the handing over ceremony at the Government House in Minna. The document includes sovereign investment, share certificates worth … Read more
The Keweenaw Waterway Lower Entrance Light in Chassell, Michigan, dates to 1919. Interested? The federal government is now taking applications to transfer the property to a new owner who promises to maintain the historic structure. Luke Barrett/General Services Administration via AP hide caption toggle caption Luke Barrett/General Services Administration via AP The Keweenaw Waterway Lower … Read more
The Anambra State government has arrested two fake doctors, and closed their health centers in Aloor in Idemili South Local Government Area and Adaji-enu in Anaocha Local Government Area of the state. The state’s health commissioner, Dr Afum Obidike, along with some security officers and members of the Anambra Joint Enforcement Team (ANJET), raided the … Read more
Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis delivered to your inbox Receive our free Inside Washington email Thousands of Israelis gathered on Saturday for the continuation of weekly protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government’s plan to overhaul the legal system in the country. The massive protests have … Read more
Nigerian President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. …Nigeria’s debt situation is a matter of concern that has attracted the attention of various international financial institutions. As reported by the World Bank in 2021, the country’s total external debt is about $33 billion, a significant increase from previous years. This increase in the country’s debt can be attributed … Read more