What goes around comes around. It was in realisation of that truism that the inimitable Robert Mugabe shared his now viral quote: “Treat every part of your towel nicely because the part that wipes your buttocks today will wipe your face tomorrow.” If the officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) had known that Read More…
Sandra Emina and Ohio Ugbehu showcased their golfing prowess in the recently concluded four zonal championship at the 2023 Nigeria Ladies Open held in Abuja. The duo, representing the Southern zone, clinched victory with impressive scores. Emina and Ugbehu demonstrated their skill by amassing a total of 170 gross, achieving nett scores of 86 and Read More…
Mr. Babatunde Irukera, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has cautioned consumers about an impending surge in counterfeit online stores aiming to deceive shoppers during the ‘Black Friday’ sales frenzy. In a statement released Thursday in Abuja, Irukera highlighted the FCCPC’s receipt of credible intelligence indicating a projected Read More…
Tony Nezianya, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), revealed in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja that the committee intends to strategise for the upcoming 2024 events, particularly focusing on the Olympics, during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) set for Dec. 13. Nezianya highlighted that during the AGM, the committee plans Read More…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja upheld the tribunal judgment, confirming Nasiru Gawuna, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, as the governor of Kano State. Justice Moore Adumein, delivering the unanimous judgment, ruled that Abba Yusuf, the former governor, was not qualified to contest the election, affirming Gawuna’s victory. The election dispute arose after the Read More…
During the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD) Annual Directors Conference in Abuja, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s empathetic stance and dedication to minimizing the hardships arising from economic reforms for Nigerians. Edun assured that these reforms, despite their necessity, would take time before Read More…
Organised Labour has confirmed the suspension of its nationwide indefinite strike that commenced on Nov. 14. Emma Ugboaja, NLC General Secretary, announced the suspension to reporters on Wednesday in Abuja, stating that the decision resulted from an emergency virtual joint National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). Read More…
In a recent statement, Isa AbdulMumin, Director of the Corporate Communications Department at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), shared the bank’s positive outlook on its monetary policy measures. Speaking in Abuja regarding the latest figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), AbdulMumin highlighted the noteworthy results stemming from the bank’s strategies. He Read More…
President Bola Tinubu unveiled plans to establish industrial hubs aimed at spurring job creation and combatting escalating unemployment during the 55th International Conference of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) in Abuja. Under the theme “Sustainable Human Resources (HR), Business, and National Development,” Tinubu, represented by Nkiru Onyejeocha, the Minister of State for Labour Read More…
A section of the Canadian High Commission in Abuja was engulfed in flames on Monday, causing a stir and raising concerns. The incident occurred at the high commission’s location on 13010G, Palm Close, Diplomatic Drive, in the heart of Abuja’s Central Business District, around 11:45 a.m. As of the time of this report, the exact Read More…
