The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, has inaugurated 97 participants as members of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47. Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the participants on Monday in Jos. The vice President, represented by the Mrs Josephine Piyo, the Deputy Governor of Plateau, congratulated the participants for their nominated as…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Abdullahi Bashir Haske, son-in-law of opposition leader Atiku Abubakar, wanted over alleged money laundering, fraud, and corruption. In a notice on its X handle and Facebook page, the anti-graft agency urged Nigerians to report Haske’s whereabouts to the nearest EFCC office. Haske, 36, a businessman and…
A fourth minute strike by six-time African Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala, steered the Super Falcons to a comfortable 3-0 victory over their Tunisian counterparts at the Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The win on Sunday at the Stade Larbi Zaouli will keep Mission X momentum alive as the nine-time champions aim for…
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Tuesday exchanged congratulatory messages on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Xi noted that over the past 60 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China-Zambia ties have withstood the test of changes in the international landscape. He said the two…
Tunisia has reaffirmed its readiness to host the 2025 ITTF African Championships, scheduled from Oct. 12 to Oct. 19 in Rades. The North African country, described as Africa’s Table Tennis Hub, has successfully staged several ITTF-sanctioned events, including the African Cup, Youth Championships and multiple regional competitions. Mrs Faten Tebina, Secretary-General of the Tunisian Table…
The National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, on Wednesday, received Sen. Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, into the APC fold. Nwoko formerly of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), recently decamped to the APC citing deep divisions and factionalisation within the party at the state and national level as…
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reiterated the resolve to eliminate the menace of terrorism from their country, official statements said. Zardari reaffirmed the government’s commitment to eradicating terrorism, saying that the security forces remain fully engaged in ensuring peace and stability across the nation, the President’s Office said in…
Former Deputy Senate President of Nigeria, Ike Ekweremadu, is facing a jail sentence after being accused of diverting N400 million meant for a special project at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital. The project was intended to build a Renal Centre for special renal emergency trainings and transplants. However, Ekweremadu allegedly asked the project team…
The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF), a non-profit organisation, has identified three major gaps in the implementation of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The NSSF also urges closing of the gaps to make the scheme more impactful. The NSSF Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko, made this known in an interview with News…
The Nigerian Law School, Bwari Campus, is set for major infrastructural upgrades following the flag-off of a 632-bed hostel project and the surprise approval of a new auditorium by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, made the announcement on Monday during the groundbreaking ceremony for the hostel…
