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The people of Oyo State will soon heave a sigh of relief from their transportation worries as the governor sets a seamless transportation system in motion. Point News247 reports that the governor of Oyo State, ’Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, declared that the soon to be declared Pacesetter buses will provide a world-class transport service to the state. The governor while inspecting the Omi Tuntun luxurious buses at the Pacesetter Transport Service, Eleyele, Ibadan, hinted that the government wants to ensure that the Pacesetter buses remain at the forefront of the transportation system in Oyo State.A statement by the Chief Press…
With a view to having secure internet activities and maintaining integrity of vital information, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) had approved the National Second Level Domain Policy on February 16, 2022. Point News247 reports that the Federal Government by the same directive, made the Nigerian Second-Level Domain mandatory for all government-owned websites and official email correspondence of all government personnel. The move was also in line with the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration’s drive toward economic diversification and commitment to the development of a robust digital economy The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is the implementing agency of the new policy.…
As the race to the 2023 presidential election draws close, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has garnered support from the academia. Point News247 reports that the Vice President urged academics and members of other professional bodies to participate actively in the task of making Nigeria a better place for all. Laolu Akande, media aide to the Vice President, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, said the vice president received, on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa, a team of 13 professors who came to endorse and support his aspiration ahead of the 2023 presidential election. The top academics, drawn…
Nigerians have not forgotten the sad death of gospel music minister, Osinachi Nwachukwu, who’s demise was as a result of domestic abuse at the hands of her husband. Point News247 reports that in keeping with the promise to ensure that the case is dealt with decisively within the bounds of the law, the Inspector-General of Police and the Women Affairs Minister met over the issue on Wednesday. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, on Wednesday 20th April, 2022, received the Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Kedem Tallen, OFR, who paid a courtesy visit on the IGP in his office at the…
Nigerians are still reeling over the announcement of the ruling All Progressives Congress’s (APC) announcement that presidential nomination forms will be sold at N100m (one hundred million naira, only). Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has also lent it’s voice in condemning the high cost of nomination and expression of interest forms for presidential aspirants of the APC, saying it would pave way for corruption to continue thriving in the country. Point News247 reports that theAPC had announced a sum of N100 million for the sale of presidential nomination and expression of interest forms for presidential aspirants of the party. Reacting to…
Bandits in large numbers have attacked and inflicted terror on Gozaki community in Katsina state. In a sad twist of fate, a newly-elected councillor, in the 11 April 2022 Local Government election in Katsina State, has been reportedly killed by the bandits in the early hours of Wednesday in Kafur Local Government Area of the state. Point News247 reports that a source who spoke on the basis of anonymity, the hoodlums, no fewer than 10 stormed Gozaki community, the hometown of the slained councillor, riding on motorcycles at about 12:15 a.m. The late Nasiru Magaji, who was elected councillor barely…
In recognition of their dedication to service and commitment to the growth of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), top management staff have received special recognition and promotion. Point News247 reports that theAssistant Comptroller General of the NCS, Zone A, Modupe Aremu, has decorated the zonal public relations officer, Nkiru Nwala, and other senior officers in the zone with their new ranks. Nwala, a former PRO, Apapa command has been decorated with the rank of Chief Superintendent of Customs (CSC), a feat she said will spur her to do more for the service. Other PRO that get rank of Superintendent of…
Nigerians have not forgotten the sad death of gospel music minister, Osinachi Nwachukwu, who’s demise was as a result of domestic abuse at the hands of her husband. Point News247 reports that in keeping with the promise to ensure that the case is dealt with decisively within the bounds of the law, the Inspector-General of Police and the Women Affairs Minister met over the issue on Wednesday. IGP Usman Alkali Baba, on Wednesday 20th April, 2022, received the Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Kedem Tallen, OFR, who paid a courtesy visit on the IGP in his office at the…
With the price for presidential nomination and expression of interest forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) pegged at N100m (one hundred million naira, only), supporters of the major party contender, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, have restated their intention to procure the forms. Point News247 reports that foremost Tinubu Presidential Support group, Asiwaju Project Beyond 2023 has reiterated its commitment to pick APC’s presidential nomination form for its principal, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to participate in the presidential primaries of the party to be held on yet to be announced date next month. In a statement released in Abuja by…
The governor of Anambra state, Chukwuma Soludo, has confirmed the appointment of two aides. Point News247 reports that the appointees are Channels Television anchor of Tech Trends, Chukwuemeka Agbata and veteran actor, Bob-Manuel Udokwu. Chukwuemeka Agbata was appointed as the Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer of the ICT agency in Anambra State, while actor, director and producer, Bob-Manuel Udokwu was appointed as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Entertainment, Leisure and Tourism. The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Paul Nwosu, announced the appointment in a statement on Tuesday.