Governors of Nigeria’s 36 states have resolved to dismantle illegal roadblocks and eliminate multiple taxation practices across the country in a bid to tackle rising food inflation and improve the movement of goods. The resolution was reached at an emergency meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) held in Abuja, which ended in the early…
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Technical Advice Connect (TAConnect), funded by the Pfizer Foundation, said it has vaccinated over 11,000 children under 2 years old against childhood killer diseases in Kano State within the last 12 months.The Organisation’s Technical Director, Dr. Layi Jaiyeola, disclosed this during the end of the project dissemination meeting it organised in collaboration…
Hundreds of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from the Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State staged a peaceful protest in Makurdi on Thursday, decrying their worsening living conditions and food shortages at their temporary shelter. The protesters, who are currently camped at the Makurdi International Ultra Modern Market following last weekend’s deadly…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to safeguarding recovered assets from being re-looted, assuring Nigerians that all forfeited properties will be channeled toward public benefit. Olukoyede made this statement during a visit to the main campus of the newly established Federal University of Applied…
President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt birthday greetings to former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, as he clocks 50. The President’s message was conveyed in a statement posted on Wednesday via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, @NGRPresident. President Tinubu hailed Bello’s political journey, describing him…
Hundreds of Ghanaian investors and community members on Wednesday besieged the Nigerian High Commission in Abuja, demanding redress over what they described as “systematic harassment, intimidation, and violation of our fundamental rights” by the Nigeria Police and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. “Our businesses are being hounded at every turn,” one of the lead…
The Federal High Court in Abuja heard on Wednesday that between 170 and 200 security agents in the South East lost their lives due to the activities of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). The court also heard that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) did not…
The people deserve justice, writes MARCEL MBAMALU The recent killings in Benue State, which claimed over 200 lives in a brutal nighttime attack, has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation across Nigeria and beyond. The attack, linked to the long-standing herder-farmer conflict in the region, has left deep scars and raised questions about the government’s response…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has resolved to honour those who fought for Nigeria’s democracy, including President Bola Tinubu GCFR, with a formal letter of appreciation. The significance of June 12 was highlighted at the plenary on Monday, June 16, by various lawmakers who urged the importance of not only celebrating but actively practicing…
In recent years, flash flooding has become a recurring nightmare for many Lagos residents. As skies darken and the heavens release torrential rain, what begins as a routine downpour often escalates into waterlogged roads, submerged homes, and disrupted daily life. While these events may seem sudden and random, they are part of a larger pattern…
