The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) programme has advocated for the appointment of Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) into positions across the country. The Chief Executive Officer The Abino Foundation (TAF) Africa, and implementing partner of the EU-SDGN, Jake Epelle, in a statement issued Thursday noted that there cannot be strong, effective and legitimate democratic institutions without the inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities. He said President Bola Tinubu should take the bull by the horns and appoint persons with disabilities as ministers, while also calling on all the governors the country across to appoint persons…
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The Nigerian Transportation Commissioners Forum (NTCF) has commiserated with the government of Kwara State following the tragic and unfortunate boat mishap that occurred in the State . TheHintsNews reports that a boat mishap occurred on June 12, along the Jebba Lake channel in the Lafiagi-Patigi Local Government Area of the State, which led to the death of about 103 passengers. However, the Executive Secretary of NTCF, Chinwe Uwaegbute, while addressing a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja described the incident as sad and avoidable. She sympathised with families of the victims involved in the boat accident, even as she reiterated…
One of the strongest and earliest young pillars that contributed immensely to the 2023 Presidential Electoral victory of our dear President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC), is Tosin Adeyanju. From the quiet days of the formation of Tinubu Support Group (TSG), even when many didn’t see or believe that President Bola Ahmed would contest the election because of the uncertainties, Tosin Adeyanju had joined the Jagaban foot soldiers working quietly strategizing for electoral victory. The small team led by his boss, Hon. James Falake with a few other groups planned the winning strategy that secured President…
A group under the umbrella of The Natives, says President Bola Tinubu’s actions just within 15 days he assumed office have startled both old and young, minorities and majority, naysayers and believers. The Leader of the group, Smart Edwards, in a statement issued Thursday said in barely two weeks, Tinubu’s inclusiveness and deliberate strategy to elevate the lives of Nigerians was appealing. It added that it was finally assured that the full stream strides to good governance and the pathway to the delivery of “renewed hope” is secured, and therefore, called on all Nigerians to join this wagon to greatness.…
The Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), says it has commenced the process of licensing additional oil marketers to begin importation of petrol. The Chief Executive of NMDPRA, Mr. Farouk Ahmed disclosed this wednesday in Abuja after meeting with the marketers at the agency’s headquarters, saying the agency would not allow businessmen operating in the downstream exploit Nigerians even in a deregulated market. The move, aimed at breaking the monopoly of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) would expand the market and as more entities are allowed to import products, prices of petrol would likely fall due…
The Department of State Services (DSS), says the suspended Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa is now in its custody. The Public Relations Officer of the secret agency, Peter Afunanya in a statement issued Wednesday said his invitation relates to some investigative activities concerning him. He said: “The Department of State Services (DSS) has invited Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bawa arrived a few hours ago. The invitation relates to some investigative activities concerning him.” TheHintsNews reports that President Bola Tinubu had earlier approved Bawa’s indefinite suspension. In…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the indefinite suspension of the Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), AbdulRasheed Bawa from office. The president, in a statement issued Wednesday by the Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Willie Bassey, said the suspension was to allow for proper investigation into his conduct while in office. Tinubu noted that this follows weighty allegations of abuse of office levelled against him. He said: “Mr. Bawa has been directed to immediately handover the affairs of his office to the Director, Operations in the Commission, who will oversee…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Amnesty International of stoking internal internal conflicts in developing countries including Nigeria to achieve its sinister objectives. Amnesty International recently accused President Bola Tinubu of dereliction of duty following the resurgence in violent killings in Benue, Niger, Plateau and Zamfara states. TheHintsNews reports that gunmen on Sunday night killed at least 23 people in separate attacks in Jos; while in Benue state, one person was reportedly killed and several houses burnt on Tuesday in a renewed fight between the Mbasombo and Mbaivur communities of Ikpayongo in the Gwer East local government area of…
Real Madrid Wednesday completed the signing of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund on a six-year deal. The deal worth over 100 million euros ($108 million). Bellingham’s arrival continues Real Madrid’s regeneration of their midfield, joining young French duo, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni, to help phase out veterans Luka Modric and Toni Kroos. German side Dortmund said an agreement for the 19-year-old had been reached last week with Madrid, worth 103 million euros plus up to 30 percent of that fee in bonuses. “Our clubs signs one of the biggest talents in world football, a player who comes from Borussia…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks to remove the cap on the investors and exporters’ (I & E) window of the forex market to allow for the free float of the naira exchange rate. THISDAY reliably gathered that banks are now allowed to trade forex on the I & E window at any rate, subject to N1 spread. Owing to this development, the naira depreciated to around N700 to N750 to a dollar on the I&E window on Wednesday. An influential member of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s advisory board, Mr. Wale Edun, on Monday, said the…