A former federal lawmaker and human rights activist, Senator Shehu Sani, has said there are alleged plans by northern political forces to use former President Muhammadu Buhari to undermine the government of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Arise News TV, Sani said there is evidence of rallying and regrouping of political forces from the NorthContinue reading "Northern Political Forces Rallying round Buhari In Plot To Sack tinubu’s Government – Shehu Sani "
EXCLUSIVE: Top Nigerian Police Officers, Ministry, Others Resist Police Chief Egbetokun’s Controversial Push For Personnel Tenure Extension, Just Months Before His Retirement
A proposed bill to extend the tenure of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and other officers by five years failed to gain support from stakeholders at a hearing held by the House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. The bill, aimed at amending the Nigeria Police Act 2020, seeksContinue reading "EXCLUSIVE: Top Nigerian Police Officers, Ministry, Others Resist Police Chief Egbetokun’s Controversial Push For Personnel Tenure Extension, Just Months Before His Retirement"
Kenyans Intensify Protests Despite President Ruto’s U-turn In Signing Tax Bill
Kenyans are determined to continue the protests despite President William Ruto's U-turn in signing the finance bill that has sparked outrage in the capital, Nairobi and other parts of Kenya. The protesters gathered yet again in Nairobi as Kenya’s security officials put up roadblocks and fire tear gas and rubber bullets at the demonstrators. DeadlyContinue reading "Kenyans Intensify Protests Despite President Ruto’s U-turn In Signing Tax Bill"
ORTOM DENIES LEAVING N359BN UNPAID SALARIES IN BENUE
The immediate-past Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom, has challenged his successor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, to disclose the wage bill of the state. In a statement on Tuesday by his media aide, Terver Akase, the ex-governor also asked Alia to publish the allocations received since his assumption of office. Ortom’s call came on the heelsContinue reading "ORTOM DENIES LEAVING N359BN UNPAID SALARIES IN BENUE"
Cholera: FG shopping for emergency vaccine By Sola Ogundipe and Olasunkanmi
In the wake of the cholera outbreak in the country, the Federal Government yesterday initiated dialogue with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation, GAVI, to obtain emergency supplies of oral cholera vaccine, OCV, as Nigeria battles the disease amid a global shortage of the vaccine. Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control andContinue reading "Cholera: FG shopping for emergency vaccine By Sola Ogundipe and Olasunkanmi"
Nigeria’s NDLEA Proposes Drug Screening For Political Aspirants, Students, Engaged Couples, Employees
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has introduced Drug Integrity Test initiative anticipated to metamorphose into an anti-drug culture for every Nigerian as a preventive mechanism. The drug test is intended for secondary school students, students seeking admission into tertiary institutions and returning students, workers in government and private offices and individuals seeking politicalContinue reading "Nigeria’s NDLEA Proposes Drug Screening For Political Aspirants, Students, Engaged Couples, Employees"
Six Teenagers Drown In Kaduna River After Writing WAEC As Residents Seek Governor Uba’s Attention
No fewer than six teenagers drowned in the Mbang river on Tuesday in Ribang (Mbang) village, Kauru local government area of Kaduna State. The National Public Relations Officer of Ribang Development Association, Pastor Simon Ishaku who confirmed this, said the teenagers were returning from where they wrote their junior WAEC exam when the incident occurred.Continue reading "Six Teenagers Drown In Kaduna River After Writing WAEC As Residents Seek Governor Uba’s Attention"
Kano Government Says Deposed Emir, Ado Bayero Now Regarded As ‘Private Citizen’
The Governor Abba Yusuf-led Kano State government announced on Wednesday that Aminu Ado Bayero, the deposed Emir of Kano, is now considered a "private citizen." According to a statement from his Chief Press Secretary, Sanusi Bature, the government's declaration followed rulings from the Kano State High Court upholding the State Assembly’s repeal of the 2019Continue reading "Kano Government Says Deposed Emir, Ado Bayero Now Regarded As ‘Private Citizen’"
MINIMUM WAGE: LABOUR TO HOLD EMERGENCY MEETING OVER FEC’S DECISION
The organised labour, made up of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, have called for an emergency meeting. This follows the decision of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, to step down the memo on the minimum wage on Tuesday. According to Pointblanknews.com, the meeting will be held at 10 am onContinue reading "MINIMUM WAGE: LABOUR TO HOLD EMERGENCY MEETING OVER FEC’S DECISION"
Fintiri To Inaugurate Board Members Of Adamawa Christian Pilgrims Board.From Stanley Mijah, Yola.
The newly constituted Board Members of the Adamawa Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board will be sworn in tomorrow, Thursday by the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.The governor has also approved a new constitution for the Adamawa State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board to enhance its operations and performance.The reconstitution of the Board is in conformityContinue reading "Fintiri To Inaugurate Board Members Of Adamawa Christian Pilgrims Board.From Stanley Mijah, Yola."
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