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…
ARRA Makes Passionate Call for Unity in Championing the Cause of Refugees Worldwide
Asylum and Refugee Rights Advocates (ARRA) has issued a passionate call for solidarity and unity in championing the cause of refugees worldwide, following this year’s World Refugee Day. The NGO emphasized the need for collective efforts to make a significant…
Despite Court Ruling Sanusi Remains Emir – Kano Government Insists, Issues Fresh Eviction Notice To Ado Bayero
The Kano State government has said the ruling delivered by a Federal High Court presided over by Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman, earlier on Thursday, shows Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II is still the Emir of Kano. This is even as the…
Kano Appeal Court Puts the Brakes on Government’s Repeal of Emirates Law
In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court in Kano, presided over by Justice Abdullahi Muhammad Liman, has taken decisive action against the Kano State government’s attempt to repeal the Kano Emirates Council Law. The court’s ruling, delivered on…
