Human rights activist, Femi Falana, (SAN), has asked the office of the Accountant General of the Federation to publish its monthly allocation to states and local governments. He made the call on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television. Falana insisted that the government must be transparent enough to convince Nigerians of what the proceeds…
The Kogi State Government has shut down 17 tertiary institutions operating without formal accreditation in the state. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon Wemi Jones disclosed this during an oversight function of the House of Assembly standing Committee on Education, Science and Technology, led by Hon. Idris Aliyu Mekudi. The Commissioner maintained that…
The Abia State Government has expressed anger that proprietors of some of the 197 private schools that were recently shut down for various infractions reopened without reaching the required minimum standards set for them. The Commissioner for information and culture, Okey Kanu, who made this known at Government House, Umuahia, while briefing journalists on the…
The Nigerian Breweries Plc has increased the price of its products over the rising costs of importation. This was stated in a letter dated February 12 titled: “Price review notification,” by the Zonal Business Manager (West), Lekan Awosanya, saying the price effect would commence on February 19th, 2024. The letter reads in part, “This is…
Lagos residents have raised concerns over the increasing cost of condom (contraceptives), saying it will lead to unsafe sex and unprepared pregnancies among citizens. The residents spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. NAN reports that there are different types and brands of condoms, and the best…
Anambra first Lady, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has reaffirmed her position on love as the most valid form of communication for humanity’s collective prosperity. Mrs Soludo who made this known in a message released in Awka to mark this year’s Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day, explained that humanity should embrace the principal ideals of love to…
The Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), Faruk Abubakar on Tuesday, said 42,000 nurses have left the country in the last three years to practice abroad. Faruk’s comment came after the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) protest against the new certification verification guidelines issued by the Council. NMCN…
The Governor of Ebonyi State Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has charged institutions of Higher Learning to offer only courses that will provide job opportunities to their graduates. He gave the charge when he received Management of Evangel University, Akaeze, Ebonyi State.He said it will be a wasted effort on the part of graduates if they…
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, says his administration is determined to strengthen security agencies in the state in a bid to tackle criminals effectively. The governor also said his government would not spare the rod to rid the state of crimes and criminalities and would continue to empower security agencies with logistics regularly. He stated…
The Federal Government has asked the International Police to place three Nigerians on the watch list over alleged forgery. The three —a staff member of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Odoh Ocheme, and two other persons—were declared wanted for allegedly forging the signature of former President Muhammadu Buhari to steal $6.2 million in cash…
