Multiple Suicide Attacks in Borno State Leave Many Dead, Several People Injured
A series of coordinated suicide bombings rocked Borno State, leaving at least many people dead and more than 40 injured. Reports say no fewer than 18 people died. The attacks occurred in different locations, targeting civilians who were going about…
Evidence Proves Nigeria Executing 4 National Budgets Concurrently Under Tinubu – Peter Obi
The Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has picked holes with the implementation of four national budgets running concurrently under President Bola Tinubu administration, describing the development as a recipe for chaos and frivolity. The…
Enugu Group Welcomes General Ike Nwachukwu as UNN Pro-Chancellor, Wants Past Administration’s Wrongs Corrected
While welcoming General Ike Nwachukwu (rtd.) as the newly appointed Pro-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), the Save Enugu Group (SEG), a frontline nongovernmental organization (NGO) and socio-political pressure group noted for its commitment to promoting good governance…
Urgent Action Needed to Combat Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria – Says ALGON National President Hon Maifata
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has issued a press release urging immediate action to address the ongoing cholera outbreak in the country. The outbreak, which has been declared a national emergency by the Nigeria Center for Disease…
Former Kogi State Governor Seeks Trial Venue Change in EFCC Case
Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, is currently facing a 19-count charge brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a recent development, Bello’s legal team, led by Mr. Abdulwahab Mohammed, SAN,…
Nigeria Borrowed N7.71 Trillion In Q1 2024 – DMO
In a bid to clarify Nigeria’s debt status, the Debt Management Office (DMO) on Wednesday disclosed that the country’s fresh borrowing totalled about N7.71 trillion in the first quarter of 2024. The DMO explained that the fresh borrowing includes N2.81…
Nigerians React As Dangote Refinery Contains Minor Fire
The Dangote Refinery has contained a minor fire at its effluent treatment plant, the Nigeria’s privately owned company said. According to a post on its social media platforms, Dangote Industries Limited said, “We have swiftly contained a minor fire incident…
Expections,Challenges as Tinubu Names Olatunji Bello CEO of FCCPC
In a move aimed at enhancing consumer protection and promoting fair competition, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Olatunji Bello as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to…
Enugu Governor’s Wife Attacks Maternal and Infant Mortality With Mama Care Initiative
In a significant move to combat maternal and infant mortality, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, wife of Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, has introduced the Mama Care Initiative. This health insurance scheme aims to provide comprehensive healthcare services to expectant mothers across…
CSO Wants New Governing Council to Reverse Acting Vice-Chancellor Appointment at UNN, Gives Reasons
A frontline civil society organisation (CSO) and renowned socio-political pressure group, the Save Enugu Group (SEG) has issued a scathing statement condemning the urging new Governing Council of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) to reverse the appointment of Professor…