Gov Okpebholo Shrinks Edo’s Debt, Expands Development Through Prudent Financial Management
By Fred Itua In a political and economic landscape where debt accumulation has become a norm, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State is quietly scripting a new narrative; one anchored on prudence, discipline, and purposeful leadership. His administration is redefining what is possible when integrity meets strategy in governance. The Debt Management Office (DMO) recent […]
At Amupitan’s swearing in as INEC chairman, Tinubu charges him to protect electoral integrity
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday afternoon swore in Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC]. Amupitan took the oath of office at 1:50 pm at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Tinubu charged Amuputan to protect the integrity of Nigeria’s elections and electoral process as well as […]
ILO, UNICEF partner to strengthen Social protection systems in Nigeria
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have announced a new partnership, the Supporting Sustainable Social Protection Systems in Nigeria (SUSI) project, to strengthen Nigeria’s social protection systems to better support vulnerable populations, including children, women, and informal sector workers. ILO Country Director for Nigeria, Dr Vanessa Phala who spoke […]
Anti-Akpabio Campaign: Annang women threaten to ostracize Patience Ibanga Akpabio
Women of Annang land, one of the dominant ethnic group in Akwa Ibom State, have threatened to ostracize Mrs. Patience Ibanga Akpabio over what they described as her campaign of calumny against her brother-in-law, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, President of the Nigerian Tenth Senate. The threat, issued under the auspices of Annang Women Advocacy Network […]
Immunisation: FCTA beg parents, schools to protect children from preventable diseases
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has appealed to parents, guardians, caregivers and school authorities to prioritize the health and safety of children, by ensuring full compliance with ongoing immunisation campaigns against preventable diseases such as measles and rubella. This appeal had become necessary following the refusal of several schools and institutions within the FCT, […]
Sustained Commitment Needed to End Polio in Africa Despite Major Gains, WHO Warns
As the world commemorates the 2025 Polio Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO), has cautioned that despite remarkable progress in the fight against polio across Africa, the mission to completely eradicate the disease remains unfinished. The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi in a message to mark the annual event themed “End Polio: […]
FG Disburses ₦32.9bn To Strengthen Primary Healthcare accountability
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of ₦32.9 billion under a revised funding framework for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), aimed at expanding access to quality primary healthcare services and improving transparency in resource utilisation. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate who made this known at the […]
Sowore Arrested by Police
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has been arrested by the police in Abuja, according to Sahara Reporters. Sowore was picked up shortly after leaving the Federal High Court, where he had appeared on Thursday. According to information obtained by SaharaReporters, the arrest was ordered by the Commissioner of Police in the […]
Govt yet to meet our demands, education ministry a failure -ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said it’s decision to suspend it’s two weeks warning strike was due to the genuineness in the negotiating team as well as a “useful and encouraging engagement” with key stakeholders especially leadership of the National Assembly. Taking a swipe at the government over claims that almost all […]
Nnamdi Kanu sacks legal team
The leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has sacked all members of his legal team, saying that he was prepared to defend himself. Following his declaration, members of his legal team, led by Kanu Agabi (SAN), announced their decision to withdraw their continuous participation in the case, setting the stage […]