By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has lauded Voice of Nigeria (VON) for initiating a Forum for open dialogue and deliberations to get feedback on security issues in the country. Idris also tasked the media on patriotic journalism and promotion of unity amongContinue Reading
By Nana Musa Former President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated retired Maj,-Gen. Muhammad Bashar, Emir of Gwandu over his supreme court victory. This is contained in a statement by Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro Analysis by The Aiding Lives Initiative for the Vulnerable (ALIVE), an NGO, has identified gender gaps in the Lagos Climate Action Plan Policy. Accordingly, the group has called for the development of inclusive climate action plans that incorporate coastal community voices, lived experiences, andContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Mrs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to inclusive development. Orelope-Adefulire spoke at the unveiling of a state-of-the-art educational and residential facility at the Bethesda Home and School for the Blind,Continue Reading
By Precious Akutammadu A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers, Mr Darlington Nwauju, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo for the innovations introduced in the ministry. Nwauju told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Wednesday that hisContinue Reading
By Christian Ogbonna No fewer than 300 male adults and children have benefited from the free scrotal hernia surgery of the Better Health for Rural Women and Internally Displaced Persons Foundation (BERWO) of Ebonyi Governor’s wife, Mrs Mary-Maudlune Nwifuru. Prof. Nkechi Emma-Echiegu, team lead of the foundation disclosed this inContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has pledged to adopt a zero-tolerance stance against reckless drivers during and after the Eid-el-Kabir festivities. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, made this known on Wednesday at a Sallah rally in Abuja, organised to sensitise road users to safeContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) and the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) have called for stronger Freedom of Information (FOI) Act to boost transparency in Nigeria. The Freedom of Information (FoI) Act, enacted in 2011, is an Act to make public records and information moreContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N2 billion for immediate reconstruction of homes of people affected by the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this when he visited the victims in Mokwa town, Mokwa Local Government Area of the stateContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe The traditional ruler of Ikate Kingdom, Lagos State, Oba Saheed Elegushi, has called on the state government to reinstate the suspended monthly environmental sanitation to help restore hygiene and security in communities. Elegushi made the call during an event to commemorate the upcoming World EnvironmentContinue Reading
