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< 1 mn read The Labour Party (LP), under the leadership of Julius Abure, has called for an investigation by the National Security Adviser and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into allegations of financial misconduct during its 2023 presidential campaign. The LP’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, made this call during a press conference on September 12, […]

< 1 mn read With the Edo gubernatorial election approaching on September 21, 2024, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised alarms over an alleged alliance between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Labour Party. The PDP claims this coalition is designed to subjugate the Edo people, suggesting that a vote for the Labour Party equates to support […]

< 1 mn read Nasarawa State House of Assembly Speaker Danladi Jatau has urged Governor Abdullahi Sule to prioritize the renovation of the assembly complex, which has not been fully overhauled since 2012. During an inspection tour of the complex in Lafia on Wednesday, Jatau expressed concern about the deteriorating state of the building. He highlighted that many offices […]

< 1 mn read Rescue operations are underway in Maiduguri, Borno State, following severe flooding caused by the rupture of the Alau Dam on the Ngadda River. The flooding has submerged large parts of the city, including homes, markets, and key infrastructure, leading to significant loss of life and property. Key Details: Severity of Flooding: The flooding has been […]

2 mn read Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger State has stated that his administration will implement the ₦70,000 minimum wage once the necessary resources are available. This announcement was made during the 2024 quadrennial state delegate conference of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) in Minna, where Bago was represented by his deputy, Yakubu […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Government has issued a warning about a potential increase in Lassa fever cases as the season approaches. Dr. Jide Idris, Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), highlighted the need for heightened preparedness in a press conference held in Abuja on Wednesday. Dr. Idris noted that while Nigeria […]

< 1 mn read A group of pensioners in Abia State has appealed to Governor Alex Otti to review and reverse the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) concerning their retirement benefits. The appeal was made by the Abia Pensioners’ Forum, a pressure group within the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP), during a press briefing in Umuahia. The group’s Coordinator, Okey […]

< 1 mn read Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has announced the deployment of 35,000 officers from the Nigeria Police Force to Edo State for the upcoming September 21 governorship election. In addition, 8,000 personnel from other security agencies will also be on hand to support the operation. At a stakeholders meeting organized by the Independent National Electoral […]

< 1 mn read The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a dramatic 128% increase in cholera cases across Nigeria. Lagos State has been identified as the most affected, accounting for 60% of the total cases, with Lagos Island being the hardest-hit Local Government Area (LGA). According to the NCDC’s latest data for epidemiological week […]

< 1 mn read Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has approved a new policy granting two days off each week to state government employees on Grade Levels 01 to 14. This decision, announced on Wednesday in Abeokuta, aims to help workers cope with the increased commuting challenges due to rising fuel prices. State Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya, […]

< 1 mn read Katsina State Governor, Umaru Dikko Radda, has voiced grave concerns over the severe challenges the state faces in its fight against banditry and other criminal activities. Speaking during an interview with DW Hausa, Governor Radda highlighted the dire shortage of manpower and equipment available to confront the criminals who have been terrorizing the region. Radda […]

< 1 mn read Afenifere, a leading Yoruba socio-cultural organization, has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s government, likening its treatment of dissenting voices to the authoritarian regime of the late General Sani Abacha. The group’s National Publicity Secretary, Justice Faloye, expressed grave concerns that the current administration is veering towards fascism, citing the arrest and harassment of critics and […]

< 1 mn read Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has reaffirmed his commitment to continue collaborative efforts aimed at tackling Nigeria’s challenges. The governor expressed his dedication through his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed, in response to birthday wishes from the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) on his 55th birthday. Governor Radda was particularly moved by the PGF Chairman, […]

< 1 mn read The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has instructed all traditional chiefs and leaders in the Benin Kingdom to perform the “Bisusu” ceremony, a traditional rite aimed at warding off evil and ensuring that the upcoming Edo State governorship election is free of violence and electoral malpractices. This directive was announced by Chief Stanley Obamwonyi, […]

< 1 mn read The Presidency and the National Assembly have formulated strategies to provide relief to victims of the recent flood disaster in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, revealed this on Wednesday during a press briefing after meeting with Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Abbas […]

< 1 mn read The National Civil Society of Nigeria (NCSCN) has refuted reports claiming that the Department of State Security Service (DSS) invaded the office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and attempted to arrest its officials. This clarification was made by Blessing Akinlosotu, the Executive Director of NCSCN, during a news conference in Abuja on […]

< 1 mn read The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has officially endorsed Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, for the upcoming September 21 governorship election in Edo State. This announcement was made on Wednesday by Comrade Isaac Ogieva, the Deputy Coordinator of NANS Zone B, during a press briefing in Benin. Ogieva stated that […]

< 1 mn read The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Okitipupa Chapter of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH) in Ondo State, has strongly condemned the dismissal of five union members from universities in Lagos, Kogi, and Ebonyi states. Dr. Rotimi Olorunisola, ASUU Chairman of the OAUSTECH chapter, criticized the Governing Councils of Lagos State University […]

< 1 mn read Zamfara State is under intense scrutiny as a massive civil service reshuffling unfolds, following the leak of a memo implicating high-ranking officials, including Governor Dauda Lawal, in financing terrorism and banditry. Despite the state government’s denial of these allegations during a recent press briefing, questions persist about the state’s leadership and its commitment to combating […]