Author: Saint Augustine

The Oyo State Government has applauded the steadfastness and dedication of teachers in the State, as countries celebrate the 2021 World Teachers’ Day. This was contained in a release by the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, in Ibadan. Dr. Adeniran acknowledged the immense contributions of teachers to the overall growth and development of the education sector of the State and the growth of the younger generation. He reiterated the commitment of the Engr. Seyi Makinde led administration to the welfare of teachers, especially in the areas of training and re-training, prompt payment of salaries…

The Oyo State Government on Monday said it has commenced conversion exercise for One Thousand Five hundred and Seventy-two (1572) officers across Ministries, Departments and Agencies in the State. The exercise which is expected to last for some weeks at the Civil Service Commission Headquarters, Secretariat, Ibadan, commenced on September 30, 2021. In a Statement signed by the Chairman, Civil Service Commission, Alhaji Kamoru Abíọ́dún Adéríbigbé, the exercise is consequent upon the approval of the Executive Governor of the state, Engr. Seyi Makinde. Adéríbigbé said in order to identify the best hands, a weeding test would be administered to the…

… Charges operatives to resist further attack The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, CP Tony Olofu, yesterday led a team of senior police officers and tactical squads on a confidence boosting patrol within the state. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Monday said that CP Olofu also visited the scene of recent attacks in the State including the Department of Security Services (DSS) Office in Nnewi and the residences of Dr. Joe Igbokwe and Mr. Chu S. P Okongwu. Ikenga disclosed that the CP also visited…

Mr. William Alo, former Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Power has resumed duties  in the Police Service Commission (PSC) with a pledge to move the Commission forward and ensure that the Nigeria Police Force is reinvigorated especially in the area of appointment, promotion and discipline for more effective and efficient service to the Nigerian people. Mr. Alo took over from Abubakar Ismaila who has been redeployed to the Ministry of Sports and Youth Development. Speaking at the handing over ceremony, the new Permanent Secretary told the management staff of the Commission that “we need to do something different to make…

All is set for the 3rd edition of the African Marine Environment Sustainable Initiative (AFMESI) as Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, His Excellency, Senator Godswill Akpabio and the Minister of State for Transportation, Distinguished Senator Gbemisola Saraki will lead maritime stakeholders and industry experts to the 3rd edition of the summit on Thursday, this week. Godswill Akpabio will be the Chairman of the day, while Saraki will be the keynote speaker in the event which holds at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos on October 7th, 2021 by 10am. The event themed: “African Blue World: Which Way To Go?”…

By Francis Omotosho The primary and overall goal of the Act that established the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) is to determine the standards of knowledge and skills to be attained by persons (individual) seeking to be registered members of freight forwarders of Nigeria in accordance with the provisions of the Act No. 16 of 30th April, 2007. {Fourteen (14) years down the line}. There are five (5) Key stakeholders and players to achieving the primary purpose of CRFFN Act as recognized by the Act. They are: 1) Registered Individual Freight Forwarders. 2) Registered and…

The Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. C. Don Adinuba has accused the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state of indicting President Muhammadu Buhari and the APC led Federal Government anytime it comments “gratuitously” on a negative security development in the state. Adinuba who stated this in a statement in Awka, the Anambra State capital was reacting to reports credited to APC in Anambra State blaming the Governor of the State, Chief Willie Obiano for the new spate of murders witnessed in the state in recent days. While pointing out that no society…

… Reassures of his readiness to serve Ndi Anambra   … Calls on Ndi Anambra to vote him come November 6th The Governorship Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the forthcoming Governorship election in Anambra State, Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo also known as Overdose has promised to run an all-inclusive government once he’s elected as Governor come November 6,2021. He made this pledge while addressing select journalists in Awka, Anambra State. According to the frontline governorship candidate, “Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. Every eligible voter has a right to choose a…

… FG committed to specialized training for seafarers – Amaechi … NIMASA in sync with IMO on Sseafarers’ welfare – Jamoh Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said Nigeria must take deliberate steps to optimise its rich maritime resources to consolidate the country’s status as a regional maritime hub. Sanwo-Olu stated this on Thursday during the World Maritime Day celebrations with the theme, “Seafarers: At the Core of Shipping’s Future,” hosted in the state. Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi called for more attention to specialised training of seafarers, saying the Federal Government is committed to strengthening…

The leadership of Southeast Movement for Democracy (SMD) has condemned in strong terms the politically motivated killings in Anambra State allegedly by Andy Uba and Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State in their quest to intimidate the citizens of the state so as to take over power in Anambra State by force. The group in a statement signed by Johnson Okeke (Ochiwar), National Chairman, Southeast Movement for Democracy (SMD), Enugu; Onwuka Akalia Sunday, State Chairman (SMD), Anambra State; Paul Ngoneke, State Chairman (SMD), Ebonyi State; Henry Ugwu, State Chairman (SMD); Enugu State; John Ohia, State Chairman (SMD) Imo State and…