President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated new members to head the North West Development Commission (NWDC) and the South East Development Commission (SEDC). According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Friday, President Tinubu has nominated Alh Lawal Samai’la Abdullahi as the new chairman…
The National Emergency Management (NEMA) has unveiled a Nigerian hazard risk analysis to enhance disaster preparedness and response across the country. Speaking at the event on Wednesday, the Director-General of NEMA, Hajia Zubaida Umar, emphasized the importance of the document, which was developed in collaboration with UNICEF. She expressed gratitude to all contributors, highlighting the…
At least 79 people died as a result of a mysterious disease in the southwestern province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) last month, with the health minister, Samuel Kamba Roger announcing that a team of experts have been dispatched to determine the exact nature of the illness. The situation in Panzi…
The Kogi State government has ordered the closure of Zango Market and banned roadside parking in Osara, following growing security concerns. This move comes after intelligence reports revealed that criminal elements have been using the market as a hideout, in collaboration with truck drivers who park along the roadside. The decision was announced in a…
South Africa is seeking to collaborate with Nigeria to harness its lithium reserves, a critical mineral for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his country’s interest in partnering with Nigeria to drive the green energy transition and support the development of EV batteries on Tuesday in Cape Town, South Africa, as disclosed in…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is intensifying its efforts to prevent corruption. According to a statement signed by the Commission’s Spokesperson, Demola Bakare, The ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), Speaking at a National Policy Dialogue on Anti-Corruption, emphasized that “Experience has shown that preventive measures have helped to…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the National Assembly to ensure that the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024 promotes equity, transparency, and sustainable governance. According to CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, “The Nigeria Tax Bill, 2024, holds the potential to transform the country’s fiscal framework… however, CISLAC strongly urges the National…
Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in conjunction with other security agencies, have busted illegal bunkering operations across the Niger Delta Region, in a renewed anti-illegal operations with visible operational footprints. The operations, which yielded massive breakthrough were conducted from 25 November – 1 December 2024. The efforts had led to the deactivation of over…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Ekiti State Government has approved a whopping N3 billion for the purchase of medical equipment at the multipurpose building of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) in Ado-Ekiti. This approval was made at the state executive council meeting chaired by Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Friday. According to the Commissioner…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has expressed concern over the increasing cases of abandoned babies in the area, calling for greater responsibility among individuals to address the disturbing trend. In a statement issued on Sunday, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Josephine Adeh, disclosed that two new cases of abandoned infants were…
