Pension By Nana Musa The Federal Government has cleared N39.6 billion in longstanding pension arrears, providing relief to thousands of retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS). The development was announced in a statement issued by Efe Ovuakporie, Head, Information and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Finance, on Friday inContinue Reading
Lithium By Olukayode Babalola President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated a lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State with a daily processing capacity of 6,000 metric tonnes and an annual capacity of three million metric tonnes. The plant, owned by Diamond New Energy Company Ltd., is located in Endo Community, Nasarawa LocalContinue Reading
Suit By Wandoo Sumbo The Federal High Court, Abuja has awarded N200 million against the Nigeria Police Force over the unlawful killing of Mallam Kabiru Babai. The suit was filed by Mr Okpi Adaafu on behalf of the Muslim Community of Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice PeterContinue Reading
Ebola By Fabian Ekeruche Public health experts have warned Nigerians against spreading misinformation about the Ebola Virus Disease, saying false claims could fuel panic and undermine disease control efforts. The experts gave the warning during the monthly X-Space webinar organised by Orodata Science monitored by the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
Track By Philomina Attah The Federal Government will on July 14, officially launch three new digital platforms designed to enhance transparency and track the performance of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Aliyu Umar Aliyu, the Head of Communication and Strategy at theContinue Reading
Nomination By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says nine registered political parties have collected access codes to upload their candidates’ particulars for the Presidential and National Assembly elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. The INEC National Commissioner in charge of Voter Education and Publicity, Malam MohammedContinue Reading
Adolescents By Bashir Bello The Kano State Government, in partnership with Assisting, Caring and Empowering (ACE) Charity, and with support from the Malala Fund, has initiated moves for married adolescents and adolescent mothers to return to school in the state. The Head of Office, ACE Charity, Mrs Eno Simon, madeContinue Reading
Malaria By Toba Ajayi Dr Oluwatosin Fakayode, the Director of Public Health at the Kwara Ministry of Health, has said that about 60 per cent of malaria cases are linked to environmental factors. Fakayode said this on Tuesday in Ilorin at the Kwara State Malaria Advocacy, Communication and Social MobilisationContinue Reading
Remand By Patience Yakubu A Kaduna Magistrates’ Court, on Tuesday, ordered the remand of two men, Danladi Usman, 23 and Nasir Ahmed, 26, in a correctional facility over alleged kidnapping. The defendants, whose addresses were not provided, are facing trial over alleged conspiracy and kidnapping. The Magistrate, Mr Ibrahim Emmanuel,Continue Reading
Development By Oyintutu Oyinkolade The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has urged the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to review the Abuja Master Plan without compromising designated parks and green areas. The President of REDAN, Oba Akintoye Adeoye, made the appeal in an exclusive interviewContinue Reading
