By Femi Ogunshola A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr Kayode Ajulo, has filed a suit on behalf of Rivers Elders seeking to stop Gov. Similalaye Fubara of Rivers from re-presenting the 2024 budget to the state House of Assembly. He asked the court to stop such a move pendingContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh In response to the escalating crime rates within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, officially launched a specialised law enforcement unit known as the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) on Wednesday. During the inauguration ceremony held in Abuja, Egbetokun detailed that the SISContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says the man being tortured by a passenger in a viral video for attempting to use him to traffic drugs does not work with FAAN. He is an employee of an aviation services company operating within the airport premises, Mrs ObiageliContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Enugu State’s Epidemiologist, Dr Ogbodo Okechukwu, says the state is committed to preventing and preparing for potential cholera outbreaks. Okechukwu spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the Training Workshop to Support States’ Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Emergency Working GroupContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, has called on the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) to offer valuable economic suggestions to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Bagudu delivered this plea during a two-day National Conference organised by the SCSN in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has passionately urged Nigerian youths to seize the opportunity presented by the recently introduced Students Loan Scheme by President Bola Tinubu. Bello made this call at the official opening and matriculation of the first batch of students at Kogi State University (KSU),Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Dr Felix Nnamani, the Commissioner for Water Resources in Enugu, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to providing 50 million litres of potable water to the residents. Nnamani gave this assurance when he received the team from the Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Emergency Working GroupContinue Reading
By Ahmed Kaigama The Director-General, Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency (BASEPA), Dr Ibrahim Kabir, has urged the public toilets owners to adhere to the approved user-friendly toilets design or face sanctions. Kabir gave the advice while interacting with newsmen on Tuesday in Bauchi. He explained that the government and stakeholders hadContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Women and hairstylists voiced their distress over the surging prices of hair extensions, a pivotal aspect of women’s fashion. During separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, they shared insights into the challenges posed by the continuous escalation in prices since 2023. HairContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal A consortium of stakeholders, comprising medical professionals, patients advocacy groups, and non-profit organisations, has passionately appealed to influential philanthropists and the government to prioritise neurological healthcare in Nigeria. During a press conference on Monday in Abuja, stakeholders addressed the critical state of Neurological Emergencies and Healthcare, specificallyContinue Reading
