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The Federal Government has opened talks with the Akwa Ibom State Government for strong collaboration to improve access to clean and safe water, and sanitation services for the citizens and mitigate the impact of perennial flooding in the state. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev stated this recently when he led the management of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation on a visit to the Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno in Uyo. A statement by the Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Minister, Terhemen Oraduen said a robust collaboration will…
Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, on Saturday met with his Egyptian counterpart- the Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Republic of Egypt, Professor Hani Sewilan to continue talks on enhancing partnership between the two countries in the sector. Nigeria and Egypt had in October 2024, during the 7th Cairo Water Week, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to enhance cooperation in water resource management, focusing on irrigation infrastructure, flood management, and climate change adaptation. Personal Assistant on media and publicity to the Minister, Terhemen Oraduen in a Facebook post said, Professor Utsev is currently in Cairo,…
A senior presidential aide has described President Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s most bold leader in history implementing reforms although temporarily painful that would eventually change the situation of the country positively and for the good of the citizens. Ademola Oshodi who is Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on protocol and foreign affairs stated this while commenting on the recent outing of Tinubu for the first series of his presidential media chat hosted in Lagos. “There is no other President that has been frank and bold in his policies and his objectives,” aide Oshodi stressed. Answering specific questions on…
The first Professor of Radioecology in Africa, Bernard Babatunde on Wednesday tied the knot of his 21-year marriage in a ceremony of holy matrimony attended by prominent Nigerian leaders in Abuja. It was a moment that the couple, who dressed elegantly in traditional attires, could not hold back from displaying in public how they have been living in marital bliss. Professor Babatunde and his wife Dr. Tolulope Mohammed were wedded at the Holy Family Catholic Church Life Camp in the colourful event attended by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Senator George Akume. NewsQuest reports that Professor…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved the procurement of fertilizers and sprayers for dry-season farming in Abuja. Mandate Secretary of the FCTA Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, Malam Lawan Geidam announced this while briefing newsmen after the administration’s Executive Committee meeting on Monday. The meeting was presided over by the Minister Nyesom Wike. Giving details, Geidam said the FCT executive approved the procurement of 300 metric tons of NPK, 300 metric tons of Urea, 310 NAFSAT sprayers, and 3500 liters of liquid fertilizer for irrigation farming in the FCT. While thanking the Minister, the Secretary said the policy…
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved a minimum wage of ₦75,000 for workers in the state, fulfilling one of his major campaign promises to prioritize the welfare of the people. The Governor announced this decision in Makurdi, the State capital after a meeting with representatives of organized labour. Benue now joins a few other States like Kaduna, Kwara, Sokoto, Nasarawa, and Bayelsa that have since complied with the minimum wage increase. President Bola Tinubu through an approved executive bill by the National Assembly okayed an increase in the minimum wage for Nigerian workers from N30,000 to N70,000 in July…
Newly appointed Special Adviser (SA) on Media and Public Communication to the President, Mr. Daniel Bwala on Monday said that he will serve in his current capacity as official spokesman to President Bola Tinubu. Bwala said, by his appointment and designation, he replaces Mr. Ajuri Ngelale who stepped down from the position in September this year. Ngelale had explained that he needed to stay away to deal with medical matters affecting his nuclear family. Speaking to House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa Abuja, Bwala said that, “I only came to introduce myself to you and the role that was given…
The Imo State Police Command has outrightly defied the directive of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetekun to release fleets of vehicles worth over N150 million seized from a car dealer in Edo State. Assistant Supretendant of Police (ASP) John Ebute on 17th October 2024 led a team of heavily armed personnel to the Oshodi Motors’ mart located at 253 Sapele Road in Benin City where they arrested seven staff of the car dealer company, carting away five exotic vehicles to yet an unknown destination. The owner of the car mart, Mr. Anthony Osayande in a petition through…
The African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) the Nigerian chapter, on Wednesday celebrated the 50th anniversary of the organization with cross-sectoral discussions on the impact of communication in the development of the continent. The event which was held at the BAZE University Abuja, brought together experts and stakeholders in the field of communication to brainstorm on the dynamics of the industry in sustaining development and ensuring national cohesion for growth. The theme for the 2024 (25th) international conference which doubles as the organization’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), is ‘ACCE, Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow; Reassessing Communication Dynamics For Sustainable Development In…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday assured that his government will work hard to address historical grievances in the country as a deliberate effort to build a united and prosperous Nigeria for future generations. The President said this in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onqnuga in a special message commemorating the 2024 Ogoni Martyrs Remembrance Day. Ogoni Martyrs Remembrance Day is celebrated annually to mark the death of ‘The Ogoni Nine’, a group of nine activists from the Ogoni region who opposed the operating practices of the Royal Dutch Shell oil corporation but were executed…