President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of twenty qualified Nigerians to serve as Federal Commissioners in the National Population Commission (NPC). This is made known by the special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale Notably, nine current Federal Commissioners have been reappointed to serve a second term in office. The appointments are as follows: 1. Hon. Emmanuel Trump Eke — Abia 2. Dr. Clifford Zirra — Adamawa (Reappointed) 3. Mr. Chidi Christopher Ezeoke — Anambra (Reappointed) 4. Barr. Isa Audu Buratai — Borno (Reappointed) 5. Bishop Alex Ukam — Cross River 6.…
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Leading conglomerate Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) has appointed Kayode Oladapo as Business Head for its West Africa operations. With a profound background in business leadership and a track record of driving success in diverse brands, Oladapo is well-equipped to steer Godrej’s operations in West Africa towards greater heights. Oladapo will steer GCPL’s growth strategy across markets, including Nigeria, Ghana and other African countries. His appointment aims to accelerate GCPL’s expansion in the thriving West African region. According to GCPL, Oladapo’s experience driving success across diverse brands makes him well-suited to guide its West Africa business. His leadership will foster…
Sudan’s military rulers and a powerful paramilitary force have committed to facilitate humanitarian access and build confidence, mediators announced Tuesday, amid ongoing talks in Jeddah. The Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces agreed to set up joint forums for aid delivery and share contacts to enable humanitarian movements, according to a statement. They will also take parallel steps to build trust including opening communication, arresting fugitives, toning down rhetoric and addressing warmongers. However, the two sides have so far failed to agree on ceasefire arrangements in the first round of discussions facilitated by Saudi Arabia, IGAD, the African Union…
Several civilians, including children, were killed Tuesday in strikes attributed to the Malian army in Kidal, a possible foreshadowing of the battle to come for this bastion of the Tuareg rebellion and a major sovereignty issue for the central state. The Permanent Strategic Framework (CSP), an alliance of predominantly Tuareg armed groups, reported in a press release 14 deaths, including eight children gathered in front of a school and six notables, killed according to the CSP by Turkish-made drones from the Malian army. Residents and witnesses, speaking mostly on condition of anonymity for their safety, spoke of six, seven or…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has dismissed one of its commandants for compromising and sabotaging the fight against immorality and social vices in the state. NAN Reports The Commandant General of Hisbah, Sheikh Aminu Daurawa, confirmed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Kano. Daurawa said five other officers were also under investigation. He explained that the dismissed personnel usually connived with “bad elements to perpetrate unholy acts in the state”. Daurawa said upon assumption of office, he hit the ground running by sanitising the board of bad eggs as the board is no longer the same as it used to…
Ghana is working on implementing visa-free travel for citizens of all African countries, according to Foreign Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey. In remarks on Tuesday, Minister Botchwey said the government is hastening efforts to ensure visa-free travel for Africans and members of the African diaspora. “It is something that we are seriously thinking about, I know Rwanda has announced, and Kenya is also looking into it. We are also going to look into it seriously for our fellow Africans and also those of African descent in the diaspora,” she said. The statement comes after Ghana and South Africa signed an agreement…
Lagos State University (LASU), is investigating allegations of certificate racketeering and a purported sting operation at the institution. In a statement on Tuesday, LASU said management promptly reported the allegations to law enforcement and the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions. Investigations by authorities are currently ongoing. The university issued the statement in response to recent media reports about certificate fraud and an undercover operation allegedly exposing corruption. Details of the accusations have not been independently verified. LASU spokesperson Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile said findings from the ongoing probes by law enforcement are pending. The university maintained it is committed to upholding…
The umbrella body of the labour organizations in Nigeria have called an urgent joint meeting of their National Executive Councils following last week’s arrest of a top leader. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and Trade Union Congress (TUC), summoned the extraordinary session to review plans for a nationwide strike, according to TUC Vice President Tommy Etim on Tuesday. The meeting comes after NLC President Joe Ajaero was detained by police in Owerri, Imo State on Wednesday ahead of a planned protest. Although police claimed it was protective custody, Governor Hope Uzodimma accused Ajaero of meddling in state politics. In response,…
In the midst of public outcry over the National Assembly’s plan to purchase Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) allegedly worth N160 million for each lawmaker, Senator Neda Imasuen, a Labour Party (LP) lawmaker in the Senate, has defended the LP members, stating that it’s unfair to criticize them for not rejecting the plan. . Imasuen, who chairs the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, argued that the LP lawmakers are too few in number to prevent the majority of lawmakers from proceeding with the luxury vehicle purchase. The controversy surrounding the purchase of SUVs by National Assembly members during…
Police in Rivers State have launched an investigation into the death of a 200-level female accounting student at the University of Port Harcourt (UniPort). The student, identified only as Adaeze, was found dead in her off-campus apartment in Aluu, according to a statement by UniPort’s Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Chima Wokocha, on Monday. Wokocha said Adaeze’s neighbors discovered her body and transported it to the university’s health facility. Police and university officials visited the scene. A bottle of poisonous substance was reportedly found near Adaeze’s body, leading to suspicions of suicide. Her parents had been notified and were making…
South Africa and Chad have announced they will recall diplomats from Israel for “consultation” in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. South African Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said Monday the government decided to withdraw all three of its diplomats in Tel Aviv temporarily. Ntshavheni condemned the “atrocities and genocide” by the Israeli government. Chad also recalled its chargé d’affaires from Israel last Thursday in reaction to events in Gaza, per a statement from the Chadian Foreign Ministry. Chad called for an immediate ceasefire and lasting solution to the Palestinian question. South Africa and Chad join other nations including Turkey,…
President Bola Tinubu is expected to unveil a new electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (e-CRVS) system on Wednesday, according to an announcement by the National Population Commission (NPC) on Monday. NPC Chairman Nasir Kwarra said the e-CRVS launch demonstrates the government’s commitment to strengthening civil registration data collection and timely access to vital events statistics in the country. The system aims to accelerate improved CRVS over the next decade to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. The e-CRVS introduces digital technologies for secure data storage and integration from multiple systems, providing transformative outcomes in a cost-effective manner, per a readiness assessment…