News

NPC staff insists on DG’s removal

Ihesiulo Grace 7 May 2018 0

Members of Staff Union of the National Population Commission (NPC) have demanded for the sack of the Director General of the Commission, Dr. Ghaji Bello for incompetence and financial misconduct. The demand was contained in a petition addressed to the President, Muhammadu Buhari and signed by

Sports

NFF reveal reasons for abandoning Abuja Stadium

Ihesiulo Grace 28 December 2017 0

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Wednesday disclosed why the country’s national teams play games outside of the Abuja National Stadium. NFF said it had to play most games outside the nation capital due to the lack of standard and good infrastructure at the stadium. The NFF Secretary-General, Mohammed Sanusi told the News Agency of […]

News

I’ll make case for establishment of National Polytechnics Commission – NAPS Boss

Ihesiulo Grace 19 December 2017 0

The newly elected President of the National Association of Polytechnic Students, NAPS, Prince Mohammed Sani Hassan has said that he will fight to ensure that the federal government establishes a National Polytechnic Commission (NPC) in the country. Hassan made this known in his acceptance speech after he emerged the winner in the election held in […]

Health

National Oral Health Policy: FG reiterates commitment

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2017 0

To improve oral health of Nigerians, Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to promotion of Oral Health Service Delivery in Nigeria. The Minister who was represented by the Director, Hospital Services, Dr. Wapada Balami stated this during the 6th Edition of the National Oral Health Week, in Abuja. Adewole […]

Business

2.3m daily crude oil production is achievable

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2017 0

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has said the Federal Government’s 2.3 million barrels per day (bpd) crude oil projection for the 2018 budget is achievable. The NNPC Group General Manager, Corporate Planning and Strategy, Mr. Bala Wunti, said in Abuja that the projection is realistic. A statement by Group General Manager Public Affairs Division […]

Education

Nigeria’s education sector needs to be reformatted – Okebukola

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2017 0

Former Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Peter Okebukola, has stated that the Nigerian Education sector needs to be reformatted to achieve the needed change. Okebukola, who is also the Chairman of Council, Crawford University and Chairman, Board of Trustees, Caleb University, stated this while speaking as the guest lecturer for the

Politics

How I will return PDP to winning days – Adeniran

Ihesiulo Grace 18 November 2017 0

……Says Fayose may drop his presidential ambition A chairmanship aspirant in the December 9 convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prof Tunde Adeniran has disclosed that he has perfected a three way strategy to re-position the party to its winning ways starting from the 2019 general elections. Prof. Adeniran stated this at the PDP […]

Politics

PDP National chairmanship: The danger in imposition

Ihesiulo Grace 18 November 2017 0

As the December 9, 2017, date for the National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) draws nearer, other positions lined up for contention have not been receiving much attention as the race for the National Chairmanship post, believed to be the soul of the party. Not only will the free and fair conduct of […]

News

IGU to FG: Constitute PenCom board now

Ihesiulo Grace 17 November 2017 0

……Commends EFCC for a good job The Industrial Global Union has called on the Federal Government to urgently reconstitute the board of National Pension Commission (PenCom) to safeguard pension assets in the country. Comrade Issa Aremu, General Secretary NUTGTWN and Vice President, Industrial Global Union made this remarks at the Industrialization Day Policy

Anambra Times

Nov. 18 guber poll: Group warns INEC, parties, security agencies against rigging

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2017 0

A formidable group in Anambra State has vehemently warned electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), political parties, police and other major agencies to eschew any planned arrangement targeted towards manipulating the November 18 governorship election. The group, Independent Media Support Organisation (IMSO), released the warning during a

News

‎3500 delegates for NAPPS conference in Rivers

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2017 0

No fewer than 3500 delegates are billed to attend the 11th annual conference of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS). A joint statement by the national publicity secretary/Chairman Mobilisation and Contact Committee, Bishop Opukeme and the South-South President of NAPPS, Martins Osakue, which was made available at the weekend to journalists in

Opinion

Recession: Not yet uhuru for Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2017 0

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) latest overview of Nigeria’s economy between April and June 2017 has shown that the economy recorded a 0.55 percent positive productivity growth rate during the quarter and that Nigeria has exited from the recession it slipped into in the first quarter of 2016. Many Nigerians heaved a sigh of […]

Education Nigeria

Author offers panacea to economic recession

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2017 0

Author of the Book, “Heavens Economy” (The Last Hope for Global Economic Reforms), Mr. Nelson Oruh, has proffered solution to global economic crises in his book which he recently launched at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Events & Exhibition Centre in Alausa. According to him, it is not by accident that the world […]

Analysis

FG’s oil, gas reforms fast-tracking private sector-led investments – Osinbajo

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2017 0

The Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo Solicits private sector cooperation in the realization of FG’s clean energy economy initiative. He also solicits the cooperation and support for the clean energy economy efforts as well. He made this request at the 55th anniversary celebration of oil producers’ trade section (opts) of the Lagos Chambers of Commerce […]

Abia Times

Continuous Voter Registration: INEC registers 36,000 in Abia

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2017 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered 36,000 eligible voters during the second quarter of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Abia State, an official has said. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Dr. Joseph Iloh, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Umuahia on Friday. […]

Business News

NNPC/Agip JV to increase power generation by 480MW

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2017 0

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) Joint Venture is set to boost the Federal Government power generation aspiration by 480 megawatts (MW) through the completion of its Okpai Phase II Independent Power Project (IPP) by 2019. This was disclosed in Abuja on Thursday during the inauguration of the […]

Anambra Times News

INEC to deploy 400,000 ad-hoc staff to Anambra

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2017 0

The Independent National Election Commission (INEC) has expressed its determination to deploy 400,000 ad-hoc staff from other states to Anambra state for the conduct of the governorship election in the area on November 18. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Dr. Nkwachukwu Orji, disclosed this during the Election Management System Implementer Workshop for

Health News

FG begins nation-wide measles vaccination campaign, targets 33 million children

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2017 0

The federal government on Monday expressed its readiness to commence the 2017/2018 National Measles Campaign in the country aimed at eradicating measles and other killer disease among the Nigerian children. The Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Faisal Shuaib, who announced this in Abuja said the campaign will be flagged off on […]

News

FG to Prosecute suppliers of low quality seeds

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2017 0

The Director General, National Agricultural Seeds Council, Dr. P. O Ojo, has warned that the Federal Government would henceforth arrest and prosecute any persons, agent or distribution company found to be in the business of supplying low quality seeds in the country. Ojo made this known on Monday in Kano during the inauguration and training […]

Anambra Times News

Resist temptation of thuggery, NUP candidate urges youths

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2017 0

The governorship candidate of National Unity Party (NUP), Chief Justin Nnoli-Amaechi, has advised the youths in Anambra State to resist the temptation of being used as thugs during the Nov.18 governorship election. Nnoli-Amaechi gave the advice while inaugurating his state-wide campaign at Adazi-Ani in Anaocha Local Government Area of the state on Sunday. He expressed […]