The Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Sports (NIS), Philip Shaibu, says the institution’s future depends on a comprehensive structural reset and a robust public-private partnership model. Speaking at a reception held in Abuja on Tuesday night by former colleagues from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Shaibu said his appointment by President Bola…
Delta Government says it will investigate why Itomorka Secondary School, Illah has not been accredited as examination centre by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) for 12 years. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, stated this while fielding questions at a press conference in Asaba on Tuesday. He…
The police in Anambra have confirmed the rescue of Rev. Father Stephen Echezona who was abducted at Ichida in Anaocha Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the rescue in a statement on Sunday in Awka. He said that the rescue operation was carried…
The Ogun Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE) has warned motorists against drunk-driving and recklessness to minimise road crashes during the Sallah celebrations. Mrs Temitope Oseni, the Ijako Unit Commander of TRACE, gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Ota, Ogun. Oseni said that the warning…
Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) on Wednesday updated detection, tracing, isolation, and vaccination measures to prevent the mpox Clade I infection. “Medical practitioners and healthcare institutions should be vigilant in detecting and reporting mpox cases. “Close contacts of a confirmed Clade I case will be quarantined in a designated government facility for 21 days,” MOH…
The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) on Monday urged the National Assembly to amend the Electoral Act to make real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory. The President, NCS, Prof. Muhammad Aliyu, made the call in a statement describing electronic results transmission as critical to credible elections and Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda. Aliyu was reacting to…
The Chief Judge (CJ), Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, has reassigned the two cases filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), to another judge. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the case files, which were remitted back to the CJ…
The Redeemer’s University, Ede, in Osun on Tuesday distributed foodstuffs, clothing and other items to indigent residents in the community. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme, tagged “Love Show Case”, was part of ongoing activities to mark the 20th anniversary of the university. Speaking during the programme, the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of…
The Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, Juan Sell, has reaffirmed Spain’s commitment to bolstering bilateral relations with Nigeria. Speaking at the Spanish National Day commemoration in Abuja on Wednesday, Sell emphasised Spain’s eagerness to expand its collaboration with Nigeria and engage in business with the global community. “We are honoured to have ministers who have visited…
Public hospitals in Bayelsa State on Wednesday abruptly discharged patients as nurses across Nigeria commenced a seven-day warning strike to demand improved working conditions and welfare. The strike, declared by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), disrupted normal operations at major public health facilities in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, as union…
