The Kaduna State Government has initiated the distribution of subsidized rice to state civil servants as part of efforts to mitigate the impact of economic challenges. The Head of Service, Hajiya Habiba Shekarau, flagged off the distribution ceremony in Kaduna, explaining that the subsidized rice is part of a broader strategy by both the federal…
In an effort to address Nigeria’s housing shortage, President Bola Tinubu plans to inaugurate 1,000 housing units in Abuja’s Renewed Hope City in December 2024. This achievement is a component of a larger project that began in February 2024, aimed at building 3,112 housing units across the country. During the PEWAN awards held in Lagos…
A non-governmental organization, Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN), recently organized a media town hall meeting in Kano to educate journalists on human rights, the Police Act 2020, and its implications for police-citizen interactions. The meeting, attended by journalists from several northern states and civil society organizations, aimed to strengthen understanding of the new law and…
The Jigawa State Government has initiated the drilling of 47 solar-powered boreholes under the World Bank-Assisted Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project. Governor Umar Namadi, during the official launch ceremony in Masaya, Birnin Kudu Local Government Area, emphasized the significance of clean and accessible water in improving public health, economic development, and climate resilience….
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Task Force has dismissed two of its personnel, Fatai Yusuf and Hammed Garuba, for alleged their involvement in theft during a recent raid. According to the task force’s spokesperson, Mr. Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, the officials stole phones during an operation conducted at a hotel in Gowon Estate, known for…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Founder of Federation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo has been released by the Nigerian Army following an intense media campaign that kicked off after his arrest on Friday. The army had claimed that Soyombo was arrested during an operation against illegal oil bunkering in the South-South region. However, his detention…
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos presided over by Justice Alexander Owoeye of has dismissed a fundamental rights suit instituted against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, by Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju (a.k.a Bobrisky) alleging breach of his rights by the Commission and seeking N200million damages. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, November 28,…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to 109 foreign nationals accused of cybercrime, money laundering, and illegal residency in Nigeria. Justice Ekerete Akpan set bail at N1 billion, with stringent conditions for the defendants. The accused, citizens from countries including China, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, Brazil, Malaysia, and Myanmar, are charged…
The joint task force of Operation DELTA SAFE in Nigeria’s South-South region has successfully recovered over 909,000 litres of stolen crude oil in the past two weeks, according to Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations. The operation, aimed at safeguarding the nation’s economic assets, also seized 71,060 litres of illegally refined AGO…
In a renewed initiative to safeguard public health and uphold regulatory standards, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has delivered a serious warning to vendors of frozen chicken, fish, and meat products in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The agency highlighted its strict zero-tolerance stance on the sale and distribution…
