Recuperating Osimhen declares self fit for AFCON
Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, has confirmed his availability for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Osimhen, who was injured after a clash of heads during Napoli’s defeat at Inter Milan in November, was initially ruled out of action for three months. But the U-17 World Cup winner, on social media, said he will be available for the tournament billed...
Ekiti polls: As father of all, I’ll provide level-playing ground – Fayemi
Ahead of the governorship election in Ekiti State, Governor Kayode Fayemi has promised to provide the level-playing ground for all those interested in succeeding him. Fayemi said as a father of all, he is looking forward to a free, inclusive and fair process. The governor spoke on Tuesday shortly after his meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja. His words: “On preparation...
Govs laud Buhari for addressing states’ economic challenges
The Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for addressing economic challenges facing State Governments through the provision of financial assistance. Fayemi gave the commendation when he addressed State House correspondents at the end of a closed-door meeting with the president at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday. He also saluted the president for his efforts...
Electoral Bill: CSOs urge NASS to veto Buhari or remove contentious clauses
No fewer than eight civil society groups have urged the National Assembly to as a matter of national emergency either override President Muhammadu Buhari decision to withhold assent to the Electoral Bill 2021 transmitted to him decision about one month ago or remove the contentious clause(s) from the Bill and transmit the Bill back to the President for assent...
Electoral Bill: Buhari benefited from direct primaries in 2015 – Falana
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, has said for withholding assent to the Electoral Bill, President Muhammadu Buhari is throwing away the baby and the bathwater despite being a beneficiary of same process. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Falana said the All Progressives Congress (APC) had also adopted the direct primaries for the...
Jigawa Informatics Institute receives Huawei multimedia laboratory
As part of its commitment to promote digital skills to enhance global digital network, Huawei Technology Company (Nigeria) Limited has built and commissioned a multimedia laboratory at the Jigawa State Institute of Information Technology. Kazaure. In his welcome address at the event, the Rector of the Institute, Professor Babawuro Usman commended Huawei for executing the corporate social responsibility project in his school. He...
Huawei ranked world’s 2nd highest investor in R&D by EU
Tech company Huawei has been ranked second place out of 2,500 measured companies in the 2021 European Union (EU) Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard. The company moved one place higher this year, having placed third in 2020. “Huawei is now ranked as the 2nd highest private sector investor in research and the development in the world. The European Commission Industrial R&D Investment...
30,000 Nigerian youths to acquire digital skills – Pantami
No less than 30,000 additional young Nigerians will gain access to digital skills training as part of the benefits of a collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy and Huawei Technologies (Nigeria) Limited. This was disclosed by the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding...
Policeman seeking divorce from ‘adulterous wife’ makes U-turn
A divorce-seeking policeman, Mr. Rafiu Ademola, who earlier accused his wife of infidelity in an Igando Customary Court in Lagos, on Tuesday made a U-turn and begged the court not to terminate his marriage. When the case came up on Tuesday for judgement, Ademola, came up with a letter, informing the court of his intention to withdraw the case. “As a...
Ekiti, Osun polls: INEC insists on credible, transparent primaries
Ahead of the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged all political parties to conduct transparent primaries in line with the constitution of their parties. The electoral umpire warned that any political party that fails to conduct democratic primaries cannot be expected to submit the names of candidates for elections. Speaking while meeting...
