In a major political decision, Kano state Governor Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf as announced a reshuffle of the state executive council to effect pragmatic political realignment of his administration. In a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, on Thursday, Governor Yusuf disclosed that the first major rejig of his cabinet takes immediate…
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has called for a united front against procurement fraud in Nigeria. Speaking at the Close-out and Journalism Award Ceremony of the International Centre for Investigative Journalism (ICIR) Open Contract Reporting Project (OCRP) in Abuja, Dr. Aliyu emphasized…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mr. Ekoh Justin Okezie on multiple charges, including forgery and providing false information to an officer of the Commission. According to a statement by the ICPC on Tuesday, Mr. Okezie appeared before Honorable Justice N.K. Nwosue-Iheme at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed frustration with accessing the area in the Democratic Republic of Congo where a mysterious disease has emerged, saying the difficulty is a major challenge in determining its cause. WHO said in a new report heavy rains have made the region, located within a 48-hour drive from Congo’s capital…
A gridlock erupted at the Kuje Junction in Abuja, on Thursday as the only road linking the area to the Highway (Yar Adua Expressway-Airport Road) was blocked for about 30, minutes leaving people stranded. A security guard who prefers anonymity, said our Reporter the roadblock was caused by the Police in order to pave way…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Healthcare workers in Lagos State, comprising the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, the Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals, the Joint Health Sector Unions, and the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria, have announced a three-day warning strike. The strike, scheduled to begin on Wednesday, December 11, and…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed circulating lists of ambassadorial nominees as false, reiterating that appointments are solely the President’s responsibility. In a statement issued on Sunday by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the ministry clarified that no ambassadorial appointments have been made, stressing that the list circulating on social media is “fake.” The statement…
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…
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