Coups: Protecting Democracy In Africa Remains Paramount Priority, Trudeau Tells Tinubu
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Canada) on Wednesday spoke with President Bola Tinubu on the phone, saying the promotion and protection of constitutional democratic governance on the continent remains a paramount priority. This comes hours after a group of Gabonese military officers appeared on television Wednesday announcing they were “putting an end to the current regime”…
I will not be associated with abandoned projects – UNN VC
The vice chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, Professor Charles Igwe, has said that he would not bequeath any uncompleted project to his successor, stressing ‘’I will be ashamed of associating myself with abandoned projects.”
NIN Registration Progress: Nigeria Struggles to Meet Enrolment Targets Despite Increasing Numbers
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) of Nigeria has reported that it achieved only 47.6% of the Federal Government’s monthly target of 2.5 million registrations in the first eight months of the year, as revealed by findings from The PUNCH. This news comes amidst the increasing number of Nigerians obtaining National Identification Numbers (NIN), which…
MDCN inducts 52 ESUCOM graduands
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN, on Tuesday, inducted 52 graduands of the Enugu State University College of Medicine, ESUCOM, into medical profession.
127 Nigerians Receive UK Chevening, Commonwealth Scholarship
The British High Commissioner, Dr Richard Montgomery, congratulated beneficiaries who succeeded in securing a scholarship through the challenging application and interview process, according to a statement Wednesday. Speaking at a pre-departure reception held in Abuja, Montgomery said, “Seeing you all here is a great testimony to hard work, perseverance and resilience through a highly competitive…
Crossdressing Not Illegal in Nigeria, Arrested Individuals Detained for Same-Sex Wedding Attendance
DSP Bright Edafe, the Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Police, has clarified that crossdressing is not a crime in Nigeria.
Van Dijk charged for improper conduct
The Football Association (FA) is being advised to impose a four-match suspension on Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk due to his “unacceptable conduct” subsequent to his red card against Newcastle.
Ambrose Alli’s certificate to produce herbal drug for diabetes has expired — NAFDAC
The certificate issued to Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, Edo State, to produce Glucozil herbal capsules for the control of diabetes has expired, NAFDAC declared in Abuja on Tuesday. Its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that NAFDAC did not give approval of the drug, but only listed it on Nov. 10, 2020. She explained that…
NPA directs immediate suspension of virtual parks operations
The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has ordered the immediate suspension of processing of truck through virtual parks on the Eto platform. The suspension was announced in a statement issued by Irabor Akonoman. Head of Operations of the Truck Transit Park Ltd., TTP, in Lagos on Wednesday. According to Mr Akonoman, the suspension is part of…