C’River : PDP Chapter Chairmen Back Venatius Ikem, Slam “ADC Agents” Plotting to Hijack Party
By Edem Ekpo The battle for control of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State has taken a decisive turn, as Chapter Chairmen across the state unanimously endorsed the Barr. Venatius Ikem–led State Executive Committee for a second term ahead of the September 27 state congress. The Chapter Chairmen, speaking under the Forum…
Omga007Wike’s Bold Strides In Revitalising Agriculture In FCT
By Remi Johnson, Abuja As the saying goes, a nation that cannot feed itself cannot thrive. This perhaps explains why the Nyesom Wike-led administration is determined to reposition agriculture as a major driver of food security and economic growth in the territory. Under his leadership, the FCT Administration has rolled out a series of interventions…
Stakeholders Commend FCT ERC at 30th Annual Bookfair
By Destiny Jemiriayegbe Stakeholders in the Education Sector have commended the Federal Capital Territory Education Resource Centre (FCT ERC), of the Education Secretariat, for its unwavering commitment and consistency towards ensuring that Education Standards are not compromised, while sustaining the FCT Annual Bookfair for the past 30 years. The commendation came during the opening ceremony…
C’ River : PDP Central Backs Ikem, Faults Women Leader over Alleged ADC Plot
By Ekanem Asuquo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders in Cross River Central Senatorial District have reaffirmed their loyalty to the leadership of Venatius Ikem, declaring total support for the state structure while warning against attempts to destabilise the party. Their position was contained in a five-point communiqué issued after a stakeholders’ meeting held on…
Rethinking State Police : A Policy Perspective for Nigeria
By Francis Onabis The Risks of State Police The growing call for state police in Nigeria reflects a genuine concern about rising insecurity. However, granting governors authority to establish and control armed police forces risks deepening political abuse, victimization, and instability. A Better Solution Instead of fragmenting law enforcement, Nigeria should focus on overhauling and…
NIGERIA’S New Telehealth Platform Eyes $10 Billion Annual Savings for National Economy
A new telehealth application launched in Abuja on Tuesday is projected to save the Nigerian economy up to ten billion dollars annually by tackling lost manpower and reducing preventable deaths. Home Health Management Services Limited unveiled the platform, which promises to deliver rapid healthcare to Nigerians directly from their mobile phones. The service, developed in…
CITM counters ICAN remarks, calls for collaboration among professional bodies
The Chartered Institute of Treasury Management (CITM) has responded to recent comments made by the President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Mallam Haruna Nma Yahaya, on the proliferation of professional bodies, describing the remarks as divisive and undermining the authority of the Nigerian Parliament. In a press statement issued by its…
WAAPAC : NUJ FCT Chair Seeks Stronger Media Role in Oversight of Public Debt
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has called for greater collaboration between the media, civil society organizations, and parliament to strengthen oversight of public debt and enhance accountability in Nigeria. In her presentation at the ongoing 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the…