In its bid to restore the aesthetic value and master plan of Abakaliki Capital City, the ministry of Capital City and Urban Development, on Wednesday, demolished over 30 illegally constructed shops and containers mounted in unauthorized areas within the metropolis. Speaking during the demolition exercise at Central Park axis, Ochudo Centenary city, the Commissioner for…
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has expressed concern over the devaluation of the naira, attributing it to the excessive printing of money by the Federal Government. During a interview a television interview, Governor Otti emphasized the need for financial discipline. He criticized the practice of printing large amounts of money without a corresponding increase in…
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has called on states to be involved in the country’s power distribution and supply. He stated this on Wednesday during a meeting with Forum of Commissioners of Energy, made up of energy commissioners in the country. “When each of the States starts getting involved, there would be healthy rivalry…
DIRECTOR-GENERAL of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Yaba, Lagos State, Professor Babatunde Salako, has harped on the need to understand the importance of metal health, particularly due to important events of life, stress and emotional disturbances. He declared the need for more Nigerians to be advocates for mental health, so that individuals facing…
The Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA), has registered pregnant women for health insurance scheme, to reduce maternal mortality in FCT. The programme, which was organised by the FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) in collaboration with the USAID Integrated Health Programme (IHP), seeks to sensitise pregnant women on the need to curb maternal mortality. Mandate Secretary,…
Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Friday urged residents of Sokoto to take advantage of routine vaccination to help tackle the resurgence of variant polio in the state. According to the representative, Waziri of Sokoto, Professor Wali Junaid, the Sultan calls on residents of the state to ensure that their children are vaccinated during…
The National Chairman of Labour Party, LP, Julius Abure says the party will not rest until it takes over the reins of power at the federal level Speaking to newsmen Umuahia, Abure has Nigerians will be the beneficiary if Labour party assumes leadership of the government as it will provide quality leadership. He spoke after…
A student of the Federal University of Technology Owerri, FUTO, Owerri, has been reported killed and many others injured in clashes of rival cult groups. The incident took place on Friday morning when students from Imo State University, IMSU, stormed FUTO in a motorcycle convoy, leading to a confrontation. During the confrontation, the FUTO Man…
The Edo State’s Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, says the Court will determine who is the authentic candidate of PDP is for the governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024. On Tuesday, the PDP National Working Committee, led by the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, issued a Certificate of Return to Asue Ighodalo as the party’s…
The Senate has directed the Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force to recruit a minimum of 10 candidates from each of the 774 local government councils in Nigeria. The directive, according to the Upper Chamber, should form part of its annual recruitment processes. The resolution was reached as a result of a motion…
