Nigeria, Kuwait Deepen Economic And Education Ties
Nigeria and Kuwait have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic cooperation, with both countries identifying education, infrastructure and human capital development as key pillars of their bilateral partnership. The renewed push was highlighted on Tuesday in Abuja during celebrations marking Kuwait’s 65th National Day and 35th Liberation Day. The event underscored Kuwait’s development support for […]
FG Moves To Strengthen Women’s Health Coordination
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health (OSSAP-WH) have begun efforts to harmonise interventions aimed at addressing challenges affecting women across Nigeria. The move was disclosed on Tuesday in Abuja by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s […]
FG Orders NAFDAC To Halt Sachet Alcohol Ban Enforcement
The Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to suspend all enforcement actions related to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products. The government also instructed the agency to immediately stop sealing factories and warehouses over the matter. The directive was contained […]
Oluwo Warns Tinubu Against Foreign Role In Security
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against allowing foreign interests to influence Nigeria’s security architecture, particularly in engagements involving the administration of United States President Donald Trump. The Osun monarch also condemned the continued killing of innocent villagers by bandits and warned against what he described as the […]
Senate Names 12 Members For Electoral Act Conference Committee
The Senate has appointed a 12-member conference committee to harmonise differences with the House of Representatives on the Electoral Amendment Act, following widespread controversy over recent changes to the bill. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the committee on Tuesday during an emergency plenary session, naming Senator Simon Lalong as chairman. Other members are Senators Orji […]
Tinubu Resubmits Dakingari For Ambassadorial Confirmation
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the name of former Kebbi State Governor, Usman Dakingari, to the Senate for confirmation as an ambassador, barely two weeks after his earlier nomination was withdrawn amid controversy. The nomination was conveyed in a letter read on the Senate floor on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Tinubu said the […]
Activist Calls For Review Of Tantita Pipeline Contract
A Niger Delta environmental activist and community development expert, Comrade Alex Ekerebenah, has called for a review of the pipeline surveillance contract being executed by Tantita, describing the arrangement as unsustainable. Ekerebenah made the remarks on Monday while responding to comments by another activist, Comrade Preye Tambou, who had warned against growing opposition to the […]
Amaechi Accuses APC Of Blocking Electronic Results
Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of opposing the electronic transmission of election results out of fear of losing future elections. Amaechi said opposition parties must unite to resist what he described as attempts by the APC to dominate the electoral process, warning that silence could undermine […]
Director-General Advocates Balanced Media Coverage Amid Kwara Attacks
Comrade Issa Aremu, Director-General of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), has urged journalists to exercise caution and professionalism in reporting on terrorist attacks, following deadly incidents in Woro and Nuku communities in Kwara State’s Kaiama Local Government Area. Speaking during his electronic membership registration with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in […]
Senate Alarms Over Katsina Attacks, Urges Military Barracks
The Senate on Wednesday raised alarm over the worsening security situation in Katsina State, particularly the Funtua Zone, following fresh bandit attacks that reportedly killed at least 35 people within 24 hours across three local government areas. Lawmakers urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently fulfil his pledge to establish a military barracks in the area […]
