COMMUNICATIONS MINISTER, ISA PANTAMI, TAKES DIGITAL ECONOMIC AGENDA TO MINNA

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

The Federal Government’s agenda to transform the country to a robust digital economy, became the focal point in the message of the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ibrahim Pantami, who was the special guest at the weekend commissioning of a ‘Digital Nigeria Centre’ at the Father O’Connel Science College, Minna, Niger State. Hosted at the occasion by the college community led by its old student and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Zubairu Dada who facilitated the project executed by the Universal Service Provision Fund, USPF, Pantami said through diligent implementation of the digital economy agenda, Nigeria has the potential of critical mass of ‘digital natives’ that can transform the country into a regional and global digital powerhouse.

Confab '22: GOCOP PRESIDENT, MAURENE CHIGBO, EXPLAINS CHOICE OF ANNUAL CONVENTION THEME

• * Thanks Conference Panelists, Corporate Partners, Other Speakers, GOCOP Members

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

National President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers of Nigeria (GOCOP), Maurene Chigbo, on Thursday, explained the choice of the theme of this year's 6th Edition of the Annual Conference of the internet media publishers in Nigeria, stating that consideration was given by the body to the current electioneering process which, she said, would impact greatly on the democratic future and stability of the country.

Confederation Cup: EFCC FOOTBALL CLUB DEFEATS OSUN UNITED 4-2

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Football Club, EFCC FC, on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 defeated their counterparts Osun United FC in the ongoing Federation Cup in a crucial match that ended 4-2.

CONFUSION AS TWO PEOPLE LAY CLAIM TO LG CHAIRMANSHIP SEAT IN NIGER STATE

By Musa Inuwa (Niger State Correspondent)

There is confusion in Niger state over who occupies the chairmanship seat of Shiroro Local Government Area, as embattled Chairman of Shiroro local government, Comrade Suleiman Chukuba insists that his alleged removal from office is illegal.

CONGOLESE REGULATOR UNDERSTUDIES NIGERIA'S TELECOMS MARKET

* As NCC Shares Regulatory Experience

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

Faith in the operational excellence and regulatory efficiency that have become the marks of Africa’s foremost regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), was demonstrated recently when a delegation from the Congo-Brazzaville Telecommunications Regulations Authority (CTRA) visited the NCC on a benchmarking tour.

Congress Election: GOMBE STATE APC RETURNS NITTE AMANGAL AS STATE CHAPTER CHAIRMAN

By Danjuma Williams (Gombe State Correspondent)

The Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Gombe State, Mr. Nitte Amangal, along with some others, has been returned elected as the new State Executive member after a consensus exercise held on Saturday afternoon at the Pantami Stadium, in Gombe state.

Congress: RIVERS APC ACCUSES GOV WIKE, STATE CHIEF JUDGE OF PLOT TO FRUSTRATE PARTY

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief)

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers State Chapter, has lamented that there is a current clandestine scheme allegedly hatched to ensure that its ongoing congresses are halted in Rivers State. The APC also alleged that part of the said plan was to encourage one of its estranged party Chieftain, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, who has been having intractable political differences with his former boss and current Minister of Transportation, Mr. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, to torpedo the APC congress.

CONSENSUS ON STRUCTURE OF NIGERIA CRITICAL FOR DEVELOPMENT.....Anyim Tells South West PDP Delegates

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CelestineOkaf11

Foremost presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anyim Pius Anyim has insisted that Nigerians have to build a consensus on the structure of the country for the nation to move forward.

Constitution Review: DIASPORA NIGERIANS BERATE NASS LAWMAKERS FOR REJECTING BILL ON THEIR VOTING RIGHTS

• * Holds Civic Engagement March 19
• Senators Ayu, Anyanwu, Anyim, Ekweremadu, Others To Speak At The Event

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CeleOkaf11

A US-registered not-for-profit organization, Diasporans for PDP, has decried the rejection of the Diaspora Voting Rights bill by the lawmakers of the Nigerian National Assembly.

Constitution Review: RESIGN OR STEP ASIDE NOW, GOMBE STATE LAWMAKERS TELL SPEAKER

• * 'I Won't, You Got It Wrong', Says Speaker

By Danjuma Williams (Gombe State Correspondent)

Some members of the Gombe State House of Assembly have asked their Speaker, Abubakar Luggerewo, to resign or step aside if he cannot coordinate the House to present their position to the National Assembly on the proposed alteration of the Constitution of The Federal Republic of Nigeria.

CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR STATE POLICE NEAR COMPLETION, SAYS PRESIDENCY

By Janet Bassey (Governance Correspondent)

Significant progress has been made towards establishing state police, with a constitutional amendment expected soon, following months of consultations among the Executive, the National Assembly and security authorities.

Controversial Poll: JONATHAN, KENYATTA, MAHAMA, OTHER EX-AFRICAN LEADERS VISIT INEC CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES

• * Advice INEC Boss To Comply With The Electoral Act On Collation Of Results
• 'You're Looking For Trouble', LP, PDP, ADC Warn INEC

Members of the West African Elders Forum (WAEF) who are presently on election mission to Nigeria, has explained why they had visited INEC Chairman, Professor Yakubu Mahmoud and Presidential candidates of Labour Party, APC, NNPP and PDP in the on-going 2023 General Elections in Abuja.

Convention Comments: PDP SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEIR EVIL AGAINST NIGERIA IN 16 YEARS OF MISRULE .....BMO

By Chinwendu Agoha (Governance Reporter)

The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has taken a swipe at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over its comments on last weekend's national convention of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

Convention: ADAMU ABDULLAHI'S EMERGENCE AS CHAIRMAN, VICTORY FOR APC.....Longers Anyanwu

By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-Chief) @CeleOkaf11

Prominent Politician and a Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from the South East Zone, Chief Longers Anyanwu (Ebubedike), has commended the APC delegates, contestants, leaders of the party and President Muhammadu Buhari, for the various roles they played in the emergence of Senator Adamu Abdullahi as the new National Chairman of the ruling party, at the Saturday's Convention.

Convention: APC BEGINS PROCESS FOR CONGRESSES JULY 1

By Andy Essien (Abuja)

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the timetable/schedule of activities for the conduct of congresses across wards, local government areas (LGAs), and states of the federation to elect party officials.

Convention: WHY EX-GOVS SHOULD NOT BECOME APC NATIONAL CHAIRMAN......Adamu Lanzai, Youth Chair

By Mohammed Abubakar (In Damaturu, Yobe State)

The Chairman of Coalition of Nigeria APC Youth Support Groups, Hon. Adamu Dahiru Lanzai, has cautioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) national body against allowing one of the ex-Governors to become Chairman of the party in the forthcoming National congress.

Convention: WILL APC IMPLODE AFTER SATURDAY?

By Bola Bolawole

After postponements and uncertainties all in the midst of confusion, controversies and in-fighting, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) appears set for its convention on Saturday, 26 March, 2022. As close-by as the date is, many are still asking whether the convention will hold! This is Nigeria!

Convocation: BAUCHI GOV URGES VARSITY GRADUANDS TO TURN DEGREES INTO OPPORTUNITIES

By Mohammed Nasir Shuaibu (Bauchi State Correspondent)

In an inspiring address to the 8th, 9th, and 10th convocation of Sa’adu Zungur University, Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed encouraged graduands to see their degrees as a launchpad for leadership, innovation, and societal impact.

Convocation: FUT MINNA CONFERS DIPLOMA, DEGREES, MASTERS, PHD ON 7,312 GRADUANDS

By Princess Simon (Bureau Chief North Central, in Minna)

A total of 7, 312 graduands will be conferred with Doctorate Degree (PhD), Masters Degree, First Degree and Post Graduate Diplomas during the combined 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 academic session of the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna.

Convocation: NOUN CONFERS DEGREES, PGD, MASTERS, PHD AWARDS ON 22, 175 GRADUATES

• As 22 Persons Bag First Class Honours
• Convocation Holds Saturday, April 13, 2024

By Ifeoma Umezuluike (Education Reporter, in Abuja)

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) will on Saturday, 13th April, graduate 22,175 students at its 13th convocation ceremony.