Polls: Political elite have made smart card readers redundant, inconsequential–INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), On Wednesday, disclosed that the political elite have made the smart card readers become redundant and inconsequential in the country’s electrical process. The Chairman,

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Increased Investment in Youth Can Stop Irregular Migration – Minister

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare, has said youth are under-served by development and only an increase in youth-targeted investment can stop irregular migration that arises

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SANWO-OLU CHARGES AIDS AGENCY TO TRACK 60,000 UNTREATED HIV VICTIMS

….Inaugurates HIV/AIDS Consortium Group, Presents State’s 2018 Impact Survey Benjamin Omoike The Lagos State Government is on the trail of about 60,000 people, who tested positive to the Human Immunodeficiency

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FG, NHRC TASK AU LEADERS ON RIGHTS OF OLDER PERSONS IN AFRICA

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) has said that Africa stands to benefit from the wealth of experience of older persons if their well-being and

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(Part 1)Stakeholders highlight dangers of neglecting Older Persons needs in Africa

By Martin Odiete Stakeholders at the African Regional High Level Conference on the Situation of Human Rights of Older Persons in Africa which took place at the second Ordinary session

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Senate wants speedy completion of Ajaokuta-Otukpo rail line

The Senate has urged the Federal Ministry of Transportation to immediately take steps to ensure completion of the construction of the Ajaokuta-Otukpo rail line. The upper chamber also advised the

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N’Assembly may pass 2020 budget next week Wednesday – Lawan

***As Senate seeks partnership with ICAN on transparency, accountability President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that both chambers of the National Assembly may pass the 2020 budget by

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Alleged pension scam: Court grants Faisal Maina N60m bail

The Federal High Court, on Tuesday, admitted Faisal Maina, son of Abdulrasheed Maina, ex-pension reform boss, to a bail in the sum of N60 million. Justice Okon Abang, who gave

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Lawyer tells court to stop extradition of Air Peace boss, Onyema, to US

A human rights lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, has urged the Federal High Court, Abuja, to restrain the Federal Government from extraditing the Chairman, Air Peace Airline Company, Allen Onyema, to the

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Minister urges private schools involvment at National Sporting Tournaments

Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare has urged private schools in the country to participate in national tournaments in order to widen the pool of potential athletes

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