The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has provided relief materials to displaced persons at the Ewu Camp in Delta State. The victims, originally from Okuama town, were forced from their homes following an attack by unidentified gunmen who destroyed infrastructure. NEMA’s relief distribution, announced on Friday on it X handle, aimed to alleviate the hardships…
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd) has expressed shock and sadness over the passing of Chief of Army Staff, General Taoreed Lagbaja, who died in Lagos after a brief illness. In a statement made available to Africa Health Report on Thursday, the commission while describing General Lagbaja as a…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Two people have been confirmed dead after a violent confrontation between a soldier and a police officer in Agyaragu Community, Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The altercation, which began as a personal dispute, escalated into widespread violence, resulting in the destruction of two police stations in the area. According…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has officially received a group of children from the state who were released after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s executive order. The release followed public outcry regarding the children’s arraignment on treasonable charges related to their participation in protests in August 2024. Governor Sani expressed his…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Office of Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals has commissioned a newly built 20-bed primary health centre and renovated an existing one in Isokun, Oyo West, Oyo State. This initiative aligns with the federal government’s efforts to enhance healthcare access, supporting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Princess Adejoke…
The Presidency on Wednesday Announced the Passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy,Bayo Onanuga said Wednesday morning in a STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE said, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has said that hope is restored in the country as it commended President Bola Tinubu for directing the release of minors detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests. The CSO also said the decision was a positive step toward justice and accountability. “To restore hope and stability in our country,…
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the suit against 76 persons charged over the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest. The Trial Judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the suit. Recall…
In a recent cabinet reshuffle, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Dr. Olatunji Alaussa as the new Minister of Education, following the dismissal of Prof. Tahir Mamman and four other cabinet members on October 23. The Education sector was entangled in challenges and controversies over the past the one year that marked Mamman’s tenure. President Tinubu…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has sounded the alarm over the Nigerian government’s detention of minors who participated in peaceful protests against hunger, insecurity, and poor governance. CISLAC urges President Bola Tinubu, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and the Minister of Justice to order the immediate release of these young Nigerians. Comrade Auwal…
