Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ike Nwachukwu, on Tuesday, called on the Federal Government to establish a Foreign Service Commission to boost professionalism and strengthen diplomacy. Nwachukwu made the call in Abuja at the public presentation of “Fragments of Time: My Foreign Service Years,” a new book authored by veteranContinue Reading
Media mogul Ted Turner, who pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the CNN channel, has died at the age of 87, the network has announced. In 1980, Turner launched Cable News Network as the first dedicated rolling news channel, which soon became a central part of theContinue Reading
The Katsina State Government, in collaboration with Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL), has graduated 500 skilled artisans under a major skills acquisition programme aimed at promoting youth empowerment, job creation, technical skills development, and sustainable economic growth in the state. The trainees were certified in key construction trades, including masonry,Continue Reading
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has called for the documentation of a comprehensive book titled “The Life, Leadership Style, and Enduring Legacy of Mallam Umaru Musa Yar’Adua: A Study in Principled Governance, Justice, and National Unity.” The Governor made the call on Tuesday during the 16th Annual RemembranceContinue Reading
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has said his decision not to contest the Bauchi State governorship election in 2027 was informed by a desire to serve Nigeria at a broader level. Pate made this known in a video message shared by Labari DagaContinue Reading
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has revealed that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) remains same, stating that its ex‑depot price remains unchanged. The Refinery by sustaining it’s current prices is reaffirming its commitment to supporting stability in the domestic energy market and cushioning the wider economy againstContinue Reading
The Nasarawa State Network on Environment and Climate Justice (NASNECJ), in collaboration with the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), has urged Governor Abdullahi Sule to sign the climate change bill into law in the interest of the State. Mr Emmanuel Envoh-Okolo, the Coordinator of the Group,Continue Reading
Mr Philip Shaibu, Director -General (DG) of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), has called for greater synergy between the Institute and the National Sports Commission (NSC). Speaking at a news conference on Tuesday, Shaibu decried the lack of collaboration among key organisations responsible for the development of sports inContinue Reading
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Ignatius Ayau Kaigama, on Wednesday visited the residence of former Governor of Plateau State and Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Simon Lalong, to offer prayers as he marks his 63rd birthday. Archbishop Kaigama prayed for God’s continued blessings upon Senator Lalong and his family,Continue Reading
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) extends its warmest congratulations to Mr. Jim Ovia, CF, on the occasion of his retirement as Founder and Group Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, marking the culmination of an extraordinary era in Nigeria’s financial services sector. As Founder and Group Chairman, Mr. Ovia’s visionaryContinue Reading
