Two Humanitarian workers held captive by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) for close to four years have regained their freedom after enduring years of trauma. Zagazola Makama reports that Ms. Alice Nggatah, 42, nurse and UNICEF staff member from Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State was abducted along with two International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) female staff during an attack on a UNICEF office in Rann, Kala Balge Local Government Area, on March 1, 2018. Following her abduction, Alice was initially taken to Tombumma, where she was held for two days before being moved to…
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The Bwari Women Forum of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBAWF) Friday lamented what it termed discriminatory practices limiting career advancement, equal pay and opportunities of the female folks in the legal profession. It said that despite the rapid increase in the number of female lawyers, women have remained under-represented in top legal positions, even as it added that another barrier was insufficient mentoring opportunities. Justice Maryanne Annenih stated this at the 2024 NBA Bwari Women Forum Annual Summit, with the theme, “Breaking the Barriers: Empowering Female Lawyers”. She noted that women in the legal profession are redefining the field of…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has announced that it would close forum offices in seven states. The seven states according to a statement issued on Friday are: Enugu, Ekiti, Kogi, Edo, Ondo, Imo and Oyo states. It said: “In accordance with the Electricity Act 2023, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has officially transferred regulatory authority to the following seven states: Enugu, Ekiti, Kogi, Edo, Ondo, Imo and Oyo states. “As a result, the newly established State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) in those states will now oversee all aspects of electricity regulation. Consequently, NERC will be closing its 6…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a close ally of forner Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Daniel Bwala as Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications (State House). He also approved the appointment of three Nigerians as directors-general of various agencies and one special adviser on Public Communications and Media. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga said the new appointees are: Mr. Olawale Olopade — Director-General, National Sports Commission; Dr. Abisoye Fagade — Director-General, National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism; Dr. Adebowale Adedokun — Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement. He said Olopade, the new…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) said it has achieved and its partners have revved up crude oil and gas production to 1.8million barrels per day (mbpd) and 7.4standard cubic feet per day (scfd). The Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mele Kyari while addressing a press conference on Thursday in Abuja congratulated the Production War Room Team that anchored the production recovery process. He said the interventions that led to the recovery of production cut across every segment of the production chain with security agencies closely monitoring the pipelines. Kyari noted: “The team has done a great job in…
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has ordered the freezing of all State-owned bank accounts with immediate effect. The Governor in a statement issued Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua also warned commercial banks, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with the order immediately without any delays. Okpebholo warned that anyone, including heads of MDAs and civil servants who flout the order would be severely punished. He said: “All bank accounts in all the commercial banks have been frozen. Commercial banks must comply with the order and ensure that not a dime is taken out…
Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has presented a N390 billion 2025 budget estimate before the State House of Assembly. The governor, while presenting the budget said capital expenditure was pegged at N144,231,183,800, while recurrent expenditure would gulp N245,797,093,940. Adeleke said: “The total size of the Budget 2025 is 390,028,277,740. Recurrent expenditure is divided into Personnel cost, which is made up of salaries and allowances, as well as Pensions and Gratuities and stands at ₦102,895,821,010.The balance of ₦142,901,272,930 is set aside. “Our Revenue consists of recurrent revenue, where the government share of FAAC is ₦196,778,975,180 and Independent Revenue is ₦109,870,932,830.…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Tuesday said that terrorists invaded the construction site of its ongoing 330/132/33kV transmission substation in Obajana, Kogi State. A statement issued by its General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah revealed that the attack occurred on the night of November 12, 2024, at approximately 11:55 pm. Mbah said: “According to reports from security personnel at the site, the assailants opened fire indiscriminately, causing the guards to flee. “During the attack, a 150MVA 330/132/33kV power transformer, already positioned on its plinth, was struck, resulting in a burst radiator. “In response to the incident, TCN is evaluating…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola has commenced moves to get back to the Category ‘C’ of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council seat with the inauguration of a Inter-Ministerial Committee to ensure Nigeria’s success at the election set to hold in November/December, 2024. The minister while inaugurating the committee on Wednesday in Abuja charged the committee to embrace articulating and showcasing Nigeria’s Maritime achievements in soliciting for votes that would ensure the country gets a seat in the IMO Council. Outlining the terms of reference, Oyetola urged the committee members to provide a timeline of activities…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo Wednesday hinted that the intricate process of reading out the Black box recordings of the ill-fated AN S76C helicopter registered 5N-BQG and operated by Eastwind Aviation which crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima, begins immediately. This was even as he revealed that the United States of America, as the State of design and Manufacturer of the helicopter, has appointed an investigator as the Credited Representative, assisted by a Technical Adviser nominated by Sikorsky Aircraft. Keyamo added that France, as the State of Design and Manufacturer of the engines, has…