The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area has been said to be improving connectivity in infrastructure, rules and mechanisms, as well as people-to-people exchanges, a spokesperson said Tuesday. The Greater Bay Area’s development is a major national strategy, said Lou Qinjian, spokesperson for the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress, China’s national legislature. This…
Mr Nicola Mandolesi, newly appointed United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Sector West Commander on Tuesday urged Lebanon and Israel to refrain from actions that could jeopardise the fragile stability in the region. “The full implementation of Resolution 1701 is of utmost importance, and we call on all parties to refrain from any actions…
The newly appointed Registrar, Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti, Mrs Abimbola Adewumi has on Tuesday resumed office. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adewumi was appointed on Jan. 23 as the second substantive registrar of the polytechnic. She holds a BA.Ed in English from the Lagos State University (LASU), as well as a Masters…
Sen Ned Nwoko, Chairman, Prince Ned Nwoko Foundation for Malaria Eradication and the Community, has alleged that Western Pharmaceutical Companies are not interested in helping Nigeria eradicate malaria from the country. Nwoko said this on Monday in Abuja, at a malaria vaccine workshop organised by the Foundation. He said that they were interested in their…
Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, says he has implicit confidence in the Nigerian judiciary and the current leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in spite of his personal experiences of persecution and trial. Fani-Kayode made the remark in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday…
The Hadejia Emirate Council in Jigawa has disbursed N68 million Zakkat (Alms), to the needy and deserving families in Baturiya and Garun Gabas Districts. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by Musa Muhammad, spokesman of the Kirikasamma and Malam Madori Local Government Areas of the state. The statement quoted Abdulfatah Abdulwahab, Chairman, Zakkat…
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have reinstated Mudashiru Obasa as the Speaker, ending 49 days of the speakership crisis. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Obasa returns as the Speaker following the resignation of the former speaker, Mojisola Meranda, during Monday’s plenary. The former Majority Leader, Noheem Adams, moved a…
Gov Peter Mbah of Enugu State, on Monday inaugurated the newly reconstituted Enugu State Local Government Service Commission. Members of the commission included Mr Nana Ogbodo as Chairman, Mr Peter Nnaji as Member I, Mrs Florence Igboji as Member II, and Dr Bathlomew Ezeugwu as Member III, Amaka Nweke, Member IV while Osondu Nnaji is…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its third meeting of the year on Monday, approved the completion of four road projects inherited from the previous administration, after a rigorous review. Chief David Umahi, Minister of Works, said this while addressing State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting. He said the first approval by FEC was…
Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), has called on West African nations to align their policies and work towards creating a harmonised Liquefied Petroleum Gas market that ensures affordability and accessibility across borders. Speaking at the ongoing 6th West African LPG Expo in Lagos on Monday, Ekpo emphasised that regional cooperation…
