Stakeholders in Nigeria and across Africa have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other leaders at various levels to prioritize water quality in order to prevent millions from succumbing to waterborne and water-related diseases each year. Professor Charles Esimone, the former Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University; Dr. Chukwumezie Okolo, President of Rite Place … Read more
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has proclaimed Wednesday, August 20, 2025, as a day off for public workers in celebration of the annual Isese Day. This announcement, made on Monday, August 18, reinforces the government’s dedication to preserving indigenous customs while fostering cultural unity within the state. Isese Day honors the Yoruba … Read more
Human rights advocate and attorney, Dele Farotimi, has criticized the labeling of former military president, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), as a statesman. In a post on X on Tuesday, Farotimi stated that honoring Babangida with such titles merely serves to legitimize the “evils” he alleges the former leader inflicted upon Nigerians. “Failing to call … Read more
Officials in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states are enhancing their readiness to address flooding, in light of alerts regarding heavy rainfall and potential disasters in the North-West. In Sokoto, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has announced its collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), security forces, the Red Cross, and other organizations to … Read more
A collective known as ‘Concerned Fulani Residents of Riyom LGA’ has accused the council’s Chairman, Hon. Sati Shuwa, of marginalizing them in the selection of his aides. In a strongly worded statement signed by their Chairman, Abdullahi Yusuf, the group expressed disappointment over what they see as an unfair distribution of appointments by the LG … Read more
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has indicated that there may be an increase in the salaries of President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, senators, and ministers. Mohammed Shehu, the Chairman of RMAFC, revealed this information, stating that their current salaries are neither sustainable nor realistic. During a press conference in Abuja … Read more
The Chief Whip of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Umar Dikko, expressed his sorrow during a plenary session regarding the escalating insecurity in the Matazu Local Government Area. Dikko, who serves the Matazu constituency, stated that bandits have seized control of many regions within the area. He voiced his concerns that residents are … Read more
The Edo State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the five-member caretaker committee that was recently established by the Congress’ National President, Comrade Joe Ajaero. In a statement co-signed by the Edo NLC Chairman, Comrade Bernard Egwakhide, and the Assistant Secretary, Comrade Omole Osahon, the state council called on the public to … Read more
This decision comes just a week after the governor disbanded his cabinet. The announcement was made in a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti. The recall letter, which was signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Habaibat Adubiaro, and dated August 18, confirmed that Olatunbosun … Read more
The Governing Council has approved the termination of Doris Ngurumun Iorchir’s service due to her failure to provide essential academic records and necessary promotional documents from her previous employers during her two-year probationary period. This decision was made based on the recommendations from the management disciplinary committee and is effective immediately. In a letter from … Read more