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Zamfara Government has earmarked N7 billion for the total renovation of its science schools and training of science teachers in 2020. The State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Alhaji Bilyaminu Shinkafi told newsmen on Thursday in Gusau that the fund would be used for total renovation and expansion of science and technical schools across the state. The Commissioner who spoke after defending his ministry’s budget at the state House of Assembly said the government was determined to transform science and technology in the state. “In the 2020 budget, we propose to carry out various programmes to enhance science and technology…
The newly-appointed Postmaster General (PMG) of the Federation/CEO, Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), Dr Ismail Adewusi, has promised to plug all revenue leakages in the organization for effective service delivery. Adewusi made the promise while addressing the staff members when he assumed duty at the Corporate Headquarters of NIPOST in Abuja, a statement issued by NIPOST’s General Manager, communications, Mr Franklyn Alao, said on Thursday. According to Alao the new PMG held a maiden Management and staff meeting with members of the organization on Dec. 31, where he made known his intention to properly harness the resources available to NIPOST. He…
Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health, on Tuesday, commended the National Hospital for the successful separation of Siamese twins conjoined at chest and abdomen. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conjoined twins were referred from Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Nasarawa to the hospital on Aug. 13, 2018. Ehanire who gave the commendation at a news conference in Abuja said it was the first time that such surgery would be carried out at the hospital. He also said it was the first surgery of the type done in the hospital and the achievement would make the realm of advance…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed the ruling of the Supreme Court, upholding the elections of Governors Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and Darius Ishaku of Taraba. The party gave the commendation in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan on Wednesday in Abuja. Ologbondiyan said that the ruling was an inevitable validation of the wishes and aspiration of the people as expressed in the March 2019 governorship elections in the respective states. “The PDP observes that the ruling of the apex court is a victory for democracy and the triumph of…
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi on Wednesday inaugurated Mr Obafemi Fasanmi as a Judge of the State High Court, restating the commitment of his administration to strengthen the judiciary and promote rule of law in the State. Dr Fayemi, while performing the ceremony at the Conference Hall, Governor’s office, Ado Ekiti, said his vision for the independence of the judiciary remained sacrosanct adding that the three arms of government are crucial to the effectiveness of the rule of law in the state. He explained that the good governance agenda of his administration had the rule of law, respect for…
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has commiserated with the family of the mother and her three daughters who died on Tuesday night in a fire disaster at Red Bricks Quarters on Maiduguri Road, Damaturu in Yobe State. Lawan commended the head of the family who bravely rescued his five-year-old son before escaping from the inferno. The Senate President also condoled with the Government and people of Yobe State over the tragic incident. Lawan enjoined the people to take seriously tips for prevention of fire disaster in homes and offices, especially whenever there is a power outage. He prayed for…
A man identified as Nelson has been arraigned before the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja for stabbing his father, Sunday Oamen, to death with a broken bottle. Patience Oamen, a hairdresser, on Tuesday told the court how his brother stabbed their father. The suspect is facing one count of murder contrary to Section 221 of the Criminal Law of Lagos, 2011, before Justice Hakeem Oshodi. The Prosecutor, M. T. Adewoye, told the court that Nelson was 33-year-old when he committed the offence on September 18, 2015, at their residence, Block 272, Flat 4, Abesan Estate, Lagos State. Patience…
An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Wednesday, ordered that a 32-year- old Odunayo Aliu, who allegedly took and sent nude images of his girlfriend, be remanded in a correctional centre, pending legal advice. The police charged Aliu, who resides in Odeku, Ibadan, with making pornographic images and sending it to people. Chief Magistrate O.A. Hamzat did not take the defendant’s plea because the court lacked the jurisdiction. Hamzat ordered that Aliu should be remanded in Agodi Correctional Centre pending legal advice from the office of the Oyo State Directorate of Public Prosecution. (DPP) He adjourned the matter until…
President Muhammadu Buhari felicitates with Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, First Bank, Dr Adesola Adeduntan, on his award of Distinguished Alumnus of the Year by Cranfield School of Management, United Kingdom. The President believes the award is a vote of confidence on Nigerian professionals, many of who rank among the very best in the world, Presidential Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, said in a statement on Wednesday. The fact that Cranfield School of Management is giving Adeduntan the award because he “exemplifies the values of the school,” and serves as “role model to students and potential students,” President Buhari believes, is an…
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced that Oliver Alawuba has been appointed as CEO of UBA Africa, overseeing the bank’s 20 African country operations, ex-Nigeria. He succeeds Victor Osadolor, who retires from the Group Board, after 9 years of service working at UBA. UBA Africa serves over 19 million customers across the African continent, providing retail, commercial and institutional banking services, leading financial inclusion and implementing cutting edge products including the first-ever banking chatbot in Africa, LEO. Mr. Alawuba has close to three decades of banking industry experience. He was once the CEO of UBA Ghana and rose…