Day: October 9, 2024

APRA partners PRCA Africa on Latest African PR Landscape Study

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The African Public Relations Association (APRA), in collaboration with the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Africa, is delighted to announce the launch of the fourth annual study, in their third year of partnership.   This year’s research, carried out by Reputation Matters, focused on the evolving landscape of PR and Communications practice across Africa.   In a release signed by APRA Secretary-General,Dr.Omoniyi Ibietan,the flagship study aimed to capture comprehensive demographic data on the industry while exploring critical issues such as ethical practices, PR’s role in business, talent management, remote…

RG CAC rewards 59 staff for dedication to duty

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Registrar-General/CEO Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Magaji, has presented Awards of Excellence to 59 staff of the Commission for their dedication and commitment to the discharge of their duties. The awards were presented today October 9th ,at a ceremony held in commemoration of the 2024 Customer Service Week flagged off on Monday across the Globe with the theme “Above and Beyond.”. 22 of the recipients were drawn from the head office and 37 from CAC offices across the country. Presenting the Awards to the recipients, the Registrar-General/CEO CAC Hussaini…

Senate holds emergency closed-door session over LG autonomy

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The Nigerian Senate has convened an emergency session to deliberate on the enforceability of the Supreme Court’s ruling granting financial autonomy to the country’s 774 Local Government Councils.   The emergency session followed presentation of the motion sponsored by Sen.Tony Nwoye (LP -Anambra)and nine other lawmakers at plenary on Wednesday.   Hon. Nwoye had through orders 41 and 51 of Senate rules, while presenting the motion, alleged a plan by some state governments to avoid execution of judgement of the supreme court on the autonomy of local government financing.  …

Fuel Hike: NLC calls for immediate reversal, says Nigerians are getting poorer

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The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has demanded an immediate reversal of the fresh fuel price hike, saying Nigerians are getting poorer daily.   This medium earlier reported that NNPCL announced a fresh increase in the price of fuel on Wednesday from N898 to over N1030.   Reacting to the development, the President of NLC, Joe Ajaero, wondered why the federal government continued to jack up the price of virtually every month even when the minimum wage was yet to be implemented.   In a statement titled “What next after increase…

Life Of A Journalist After Retirement, By Eric Teniola

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I share some similarities with the celebrant of today, Comrade Jola Ogunlusi. Before 1996, we were both from the old Ondo state. I am from Idanre in Idanre local government of Ondo state, while he is from Esun Ekiti in Ikole local government Area of Ekiti state. Longevity runs in his family. His father died at the age of 131 while his grandmother died at the age of 122. His mother died at the age of 110. He is just 90.   He grew up with his grandmother Princess Oguntuka…

NiDCOM Boss applauds Nigerian Community in Alberta, urges stronger partnership

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM),has expressed gratitude to Hon Nathan Cooper, Speaker of the Alberta Legislature, for recognising and appreciating the Nigerian Community’s progressive impact in Alberta in particular and Canada in general. Dabiri-Erewa praised the Nigerian community for their contributions to Alberta, noting how they have become good ambassadors of Nigeria.   She said “The Nigerian community in Alberta has shown that beyond numbers, they are progressive, hardworking, and contribute significantly to the province’s growth.”   She encouraged Cooper to visit Nigeria, highlighting the importance…

Nigerians don’t need to seek permission to use National Anthem – NOA ….. Urges Citizens to ignore misleading reports

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has dismissed as untrue reports insinuating that the Agency must give permission to citizens before they can use the National Anthem.   The agency in a statement signed by Paul Odenyi, Deputy Director Press said “the correct submissions of NOA’s Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, during an interview with Radio Kwara is that the Agency as the custodian of national symbols, will issue correct melodies of the National Anthem. He also advocated that those who produce national flags or use them for commercial advertisement purposes should…

JUST IN : Appeal Court sacks Enugu PDP Rep, declares Labour Party candidate winner

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The Court of Appeal sitting in Enugu has upheld the ruling of the House of Representatives tribunal that sacked the member representing Igboeze North/Udenu federal constituency, Hon. Simon Atigwe. The court also affirmed the declaration of Hon. Dennis Nnamdi Agbo of the Labour Party, LP, as the winner of the 3rd February, 2024 re-run election for Igbo-Eze North/Udenu Federal Constituency. The judgement was unanimously delivered by the three members of the panel and read out by the chairman of the panel Justice Ekanem. The appellate court rather returned the candidate…

NNPC increases price of petrol to N1,030 per litre

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has increased petrol price to N1,030 per litre at various outlets across the country. The recent development comes after the NNPC decided to terminate its exclusive purchase agreement with Dangote Refinery. Recall it was reported that the NNPCL is ending its exclusive purchase agreement with Dangote Refinery, opening up the market for other marketers to buy petrol directly from the refinery. This means the NNPC will no longer be the sole off-taker, and marketers can now negotiate prices directly with Dangote Refinery.…

Army General detained for stealing palliative rice, selling official vehicles, generators

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A top military officer in the Nigerian army, Brigadier General M.A. Sadiq has been detained in Abuja for alleged misconduct involving the misappropriation of palliative rice intended for soldiers, as well as the sale of military equipment, including operational vehicles and generators. Daily Nigerian reports that the rice, distributed by the Nigerian Defence Headquarters as a palliative measure, was reportedly not shared with his troops in Kano State. Investigations revealed that General Sadiq allegedly sold military assets, including a heavy-duty generator from the Military Training Camp in Falgore, Kano, to…