Buhari seeks Senate approval for 16 nominees of Hajj Commission
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday submitted a list of 16 nominees of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for Senate approval. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the list of the nominees as contained in a letter addressed to the President of Senate, Dr Ahmad Lawan was read at plenary. Buhari wrote: “Pursuant to […]
Action Aid challenges ECOWAS member states on Malabo Declaration
By Emmanuel Elebeke, Glory Oduzuru, Anthony Cicilia The Action Aid Nigeria has called on ECOWAS member states to muster the political will in the implementation of Malabo Declaration in order to end hunger, and poverty in the ECOWAS region. The Project Manager for Agriculture, ActionAid Nigeria, Constance Okeke, made the call on Tuesday at the […]
Disability Day: PWD urge LAHA to pass inclusive education policy into law
Persons with Disability (PWD) in Lagos on Tuesday urged the Lagos State House of Assembly to do all within its power to ensure the passage of inclusive education policy into law. Dr. Adebukola Adebayo, Lagos State Chairman, Joint National Association of PWD, stated this during a rally to the assembly to mark the International Day […]
Gov. Sule cries out over N18.9bn debt inherited from Al-Makura
…I cleared all debt before handing over – Almakura By David Odama Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has cried out over huge debt inherited from the administration of senator Tanko Almakura which he said is impeding the smooth running of his government. This is even as the immediate past governor has denied saying he cleared […]
(VIDEO) I’m troubled: Sowore’s mum makes emotional plea to Buhari
Mother of the convener of RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore, has made an emotional plea to President Muhammdu Buhari, saying “she has been unable to eat or sleep well since she learnt of the detention of her son by the Department of State Services (DSS).” Speaking in a video addressed to President Buhari, Sowore’s mother said she […]
FG solicits auditors supports in fight against corruption
By Victoria Ojeme The Federal Government has solicited the support of auditors of local government accounts in its fight against corruption in the country. The government says a lot financial leakages happen at the local government accounts and want the auditors to help check such financial mismanagement. Speaking at the 24th Annual Conference of Auditors-General […]
