The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of two revered elder statesmen, Pa Ayo Adebanjo and Chief Edwin Clark, describing their exit as a significant loss to Nigeria’s democratic evolution.The NGF stated this in a statement signed by its Chairman and Governor of Kwara State,
Many Imo and Abia communities, concerned about the threats to the country’s effective healthcare service, have urged for strict government steps to address the problem.People were interviewed at Owerri and Umuahia by the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN)They stated that the frequency of expired and adulterated drugs, incorrect laboratory test findings,
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has demonstrated its commitment to fostering peace and stability across Africa with a landmark donation of $500,000 to the African Union (AU) Peace Fund.This donation by the UBA Group supports the AU’s efforts towards promoting security, conflict resolution, sustainable development and
Men of the Department of State Security (DSS) and the Nigeria Police stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly and locked the offices of Speaker Mojisola Meranda, her deputy and the house clerk on Monday morning.As at 10 am, the armed security personnel had taken over the premises at Alausa,
Four persons suspected to be members of a trans-border drug trafficking syndicate have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA.It said the suspects were arrested in intelligence-led operations carried out by its operatives.The agency which disclosed this in a statement on Sunday saidmulti-million-naira worth of
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has faulted the hasty approach adopted by the federal government in the handling of the allegations by the Head of Financial Crime Compliance of Binance, Mr Tigran Gambarya.The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris had dismissed the allegations on Saturday.But
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, at the weekend, revealed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will prosecute some of the recently impeached Edo State Local Government chairmen indicted for looting the Local Government treasuries, running into over N95 billions.Okpebholo made this revelation when he received the report
The Nigerian government has backed the move to reform the African Union, making the continental body more vibrant, viable, and relevant to the needs of member states in the face of rapidly changing global political and economic realities.President Bola Tinubu, whose statement was delivered by the Minister of Foreign Affairs,
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Africa Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) to prioritise the establishment of a combined maritime task force to enhance security in the Gulf of Guinea.At the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government
Former Osun State Governor and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has dismissed the allegation that he was plotting to destabilize Osun State, saying his antecedents, pedigree and track records of public service in the last 15 years does not support the claim by Governor Ademola Adeleke.Also, the
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