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ITF Unveils Plan For Vocational Skills Program

The Industrial Training Fund formally unveil our strategic policy direction for 2022 – 2025.This is contained in a statement issued to Journalists by the Director-general/Chief Executive of the Industrial Training Fund, Sir Joseph Ari, at a media briefing in Jos, Monday.According to the ITF Boss, “This Strategic Policy Direction is the third of such plans… Continue reading ITF Unveils Plan For Vocational Skills Program

Sixteen year old Essien makes golf history in Northern Ireland

Sixteen-year-old Nigerian golfer, Iyeneobong Essien, created an enviable record at the Champion of Champions World Golf Championship Invitational in Northern Ireland by finishing first runner-up. Iyene, as she is fondly called, is one teenager seeking to put Nigeria’s name on the map in the world of golf. She has competed on several continents and currently… Continue reading Sixteen year old Essien makes golf history in Northern Ireland

Commonwealth 2022:Team Nigeria win another Gold and a Silver Medal

Nigerian weightlifters have continued to do the country proud in Birmingham, as Rafiatu Folashade clinch another gold medal and set a new record. Nigeria’s first gold at the games was won by Adijat Adenike Olarinoye. Adijat competed in the women’s 55kg. She lifted 92kg in the snatch, and 111kg in clean & jerk, for a total… Continue reading Commonwealth 2022:Team Nigeria win another Gold and a Silver Medal

University of South Africa grants WAFCON champions Banyana Banyana bursaries

The University of South Africa (Unisa) has granted special bursaries to Banyana Banyanaof South Africa players. This will allow the players to pursue their studies after recently winning the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The team won the final in Morocco on Saturday after beating the host nation 2-1 in Rabat. In a… Continue reading University of South Africa grants WAFCON champions Banyana Banyana bursaries

2022 Commonwealth:First Gold Medal for Team Nigeria

Team Nigeria won its first gold medal in the 2022 Commonwealth Games with Weightlifter Olarinoye Adenike Adijat securing Nigeria’s first gold medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Olarinoye recorded 92kg in the 55kg women’s snatch event in Weightlifting. She lifted 92kg in the snatch, 111kg in clean and jerk, lifting 203kg in total.… Continue reading 2022 Commonwealth:First Gold Medal for Team Nigeria

We Can’t Continue This War Forever; We Need To Lay Foundation For Sustainable Peace – NHRC Boss

Abuja (Peionews) – The Executive Secretary of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chief Tony Ojukwu SAN has lamented the destruction caused by a decade of insurgency in North East Nigeria saying we cannot continue the war forever. He made this statement in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital during the second meeting of the Borno State… Continue reading We Can’t Continue This War Forever; We Need To Lay Foundation For Sustainable Peace – NHRC Boss

Security Threats Prompt Nasarawa Govt To Orders Immediate Closure Of Both Public, Private Schools

Nasarawa State Government has ordered for the immediate closure of both public and private schools, as a proactive step to safeguard the lives of students from across the state. This follows on the heels of security threats across the country, particularly at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with government already in possession of reports suggesting… Continue reading Security Threats Prompt Nasarawa Govt To Orders Immediate Closure Of Both Public, Private Schools

Confirm Justice Ariwoola as CJN – Buhari writes Senate

The Senate has received a formal request from President Muhammadu Buhari, to confirm the nomination of Hon. Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. The request was contained in a letter dated 25th July, 2022, and read by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, at the start of plenary on Tuesday.  The letter reads,… Continue reading Confirm Justice Ariwoola as CJN – Buhari writes Senate

Buhari Seeks Senate Confirmation Of 19 Nominees As INEC Commissioners

President Muhammadu Buhari has written the Senate to confirm 19 nominees as Resident Electoral Commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The confirmation request to the upper chamber was contained in a letter dated 25th July, 2022. The letter was read at plenary by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. President Buhari, in the letter,… Continue reading Buhari Seeks Senate Confirmation Of 19 Nominees As INEC Commissioners