Author: Friday Omosola

The National Coordinator and CEO of SERVICOM Presidency, Nnenna Akajemeli, has emphasised the significance of Customer Service Week in recognising and celebrating frontline staff. She noted that this celebration boosts the morale of employees across Ministries, Departments, and agencies (MDAs) of the government. Henrietta Okokon, Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations at SERVICOM Presidency, shared that Akajemeli delivered this message during her keynote address at the 2024 Customer Service Week event in Abuja on Tuesday. According to Akajemeli, Customer Service Week is observed annually during the first full week of October. This year’s global celebration takes place from the…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has initiated high-level talks with the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Garcete, to operationalize the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) and launch direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil. According to a statement by the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood, the discussions align with the directive of President Bola Tinubu. The statement highlighted that this strategic engagement builds on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two countries in 2018, which aims to enhance air connectivity and foster economic cooperation. During the discussions, both representatives stressed the…

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has debunked reports claiming that citizens must obtain permission from the agency to use the National Anthem. NOA Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, clarified during an interview with Radio Kwara that the agency, as the custodian of national symbols, is responsible for providing the correct melodies of the National Anthem. He also emphasised that individuals or organisations producing national flags or using them for commercial purposes should ensure they obtain the correct versions from the NOA. Issa-Onilu highlighted that state offices of the agency are actively conducting programs to educate Nigerians on the lyrics of the…

Tijani Ahmed, the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons, has expressed dismay over the recent attack on the National Open University Centre in Nsu, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. In a statement released by the Commission’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Zahra Rufai, Ahmed condemned the attack during his address at a conference in Abuja. He decried the violent incident, which led to the destruction of the university premises and several homes in the area. Ahmed also highlighted that he had recently visited the university to evaluate its potential…

Operatives from the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 13 individuals suspected of engaging in internet fraud in the Nwaniba area of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. In a statement posted on its X page, the EFCC reported that the arrests were made on Monday during a sting operation, which was based on credible intelligence regarding the suspects’ involvement in fraudulent online activities. Among the items recovered were two Lexus 350 saloon cars with registration numbers BGK 698 SU (Abia) and ABC 573 BC, a Toyota Camry V6 with registration number UYY 888 HR…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has relieved Adeboye Taofiq Ewenla, the Special Assistant on Forestry for the Central Senatorial District, of his duties with immediate effect. In a statement issued by Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the dismissal was linked to allegations of bribery and intimidation made by timber merchants in the state against Mr Ewenla. Governor Aiyedatiwa also ordered a probe into the activities of those saddled with the responsibility of managing forest reserves in the State. Furthermore, the governor said a replacement for Mr Ewenla will be announced in due course. The governor urged all political appointees…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, officially unveiled the National Assessment Report on Children and Young Adults Deprived of Liberty on Tuesday. In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Tunji-Ojo reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to comprehensive reforms within the Nigerian Correctional Service. He stressed his deep passion for offering inmates, particularly children and young adults, a second chance at a better life. The statement partly read: “I strongly believe that a minor action of a minor should not be a major setback for his future. While appreciating the efforts of all contributors to the…

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, a renowned paediatrician on her election as President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). Tinubu in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga said Shinkafi-Bagudu has a distinguished career in public health and is a former First Lady of Kebbi State. The President underscores the historic significance of Shinkafi-Bagudu’s election on October 8 as the first African and the fifth woman to lead the global cancer control organisation. Tinubu noted that her election attests to her competence and character and affirms the enormous talents that…

President Bola Tinubu has outlined his administration’s collective vision for Nigeria’s future, emphasising the importance of strengthening institutions and fostering a culture of accountability across all sectors. He reaffirmed his commitment to harnessing cutting-edge technologies to enhance transparency, efficiency, and productivity while building strategic partnerships to drive sustainable development. Speaking through Abubakar Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Tinubu made these remarks at the 54th Annual Accountants Conference themed ‘Governance Reimagined: Mapping the Future’, on Tuesday. “As we delve into the complexities of governance, I call upon each of you to participate actively in the dialogues unfolding over…

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to transformative reform initiatives, focusing on the digitization of revenue collection and streamlining government services. He further reiterated his administration’s introduction of a consumer credit system to stimulate manufacturing and improve access to goods and services. Additionally, he said a revamped mortgage system is underway to promote home ownership. Speaking at the 54th Annual Accountants’ Conference themed ‘Governance Reimagined: Mapping the Future” on Tuesday, MrTinubu, represented by Abubakar Bagudu, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, highlighted key developments aimed at boosting the nation’s economy. He said these include expanding Compressed Natural…