ICPC Mulls Ethics, Integrity Scorecard to Address Corruption in MDAs

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to deploy its Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS) across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) nationwide. According to a statement released by the spokesperson for the commission, Demola Bakare on Friday, this was disclosed by the ICPC Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RACC) for…

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Court Dismisses N20m Rights Suit against ICPC

A Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja has dismissed a N20 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) by a project manager with Wiseworld Firm Consult Limited, Mrs. Christiana Dagogo-George. According to a statement released by the spokesperson for the commission Demola Bakare on…

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China Fills US’ Void in WHO with $500m Pledge, Expands Influence, Enhance Global Public Health

Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a bold move to reshaping global health diplomacy, China has pledged a staggering $500 million to the World Health Organization (WHO), signaling its ambition to eclipse the United States as the leading state donor and assert greater influence on the world stage. Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong told the World…

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FCT Vows Zero Tolerance, Begins Aggressive Clampdown on Traffic Offenders

The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) has declared a sweeping enforcement operation across Abuja to clamp down on traffic violations, particularly the dangerous trend of driving against traffic and disobeying traffic signals. In a statement released by the Director of DRTS, Abdulateef Bello, on Friday the agency expressed deep concern over the alarming rate…

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Court Jails 8 Internet Fraudsters in Gombe, Bauchi

The Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the convictions and sentence of eight internet fraudsters. The convicts are Goshen Favour Habila, Isaac Matthew Eze, Patrick Oruma, Chineme Kelvin Ifeatu, Richard Olumodeji, Okoye Patrick, Hussaini Muhammad Hussaini and Elijah Tochia. They were arraigned before Justices M.A Sambo, Aliu Bin…

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Ondo Launches ‘Oya Campaign’ to Boost HPV Vaccination, Adolescent Nutrition

Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Ondo State Government has launched the Oya Campaign, an initiative aimed at promoting the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination and adolescent nutrition across the state. Speaking at the official launch in Akure on Thursday, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, represented by his Special Adviser on Health Matters, Prof Simi Odimayo, emphasized the…

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Kano Governor Clears ₦2.24bn Cyprus Students’ Debts

Hussaini Kafi in Kano Tears of relief and joy flowed in Kano as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf fully settled the outstanding tuition and accommodation fees of 84 Kano students abandoned in Northern Cyprus. These students, initially sent abroad under former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s foreign scholarship scheme, were left stranded after the succeeding Ganduje administration…

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How We are Securing Nigeria – NSA

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu on Thursday said the Federal Government and security services in the country have substantially decimated multi-faceted security challenges inherited by the Bola Tinubu administration. The NSA said through a combined security effort atrocities such as mass killings, wanton destruction, mass abductions and terrorist attacks on government installations…

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Living with Fibroids: Agonies of Nigerian Women Battling Dreadful Threat to Fertility

In Nigeria, uterine fibroids remain a silent but overwhelming health burden, particularly for women of reproductive age. Characterized by non-cancerous tumors in the uterus, fibroids are a leading cause of gynecological surgeries and hospital admissions nationwide. Despite their prevalence and impact on fertility, quality of life, and mental health, the condition remains cloaked in misinformation,…

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Katsina Governor Declares State New Frontier of Northern Digital Hub

Hussaini Kafi in Kano Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, has described the State as the emerging technology capital of Northern Nigeria. The Governor, represented by the Secretary to State Government, Hon. Abdullahi Faskari, made this known while delivering opening address at the Arewa Tech Fest 2.0 at Continental Event Center. “The future…

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