Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has approved the appointment of Dr Anthonia Njoku as the new Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the state Specialist Hospital. The appointment is contained in a statement by Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the Edo Government(SSG) on Wednesday in Benin. According to him, the appointment takes effect from Dec. 4. Ikhilor […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded significant achievements in its anti-drug campaign, with the arrest of 14,480 suspected drug traffickers, including 15 drug barons, and the seizure of over 2.4 million kilograms of illicit drugs between January and October 2024.

The Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) has demoted six head teachers in Awada Primary Schools 1–6, Obosi, Idemili North local government area, for violating Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s free education policy by collecting unauthorized fees from pupils.

The Igbo Youths Progressive Forum, YPF, on Wednesday, described the proposed tax reform bills as anti-people, unjust, adding that it is a clear attack on equity and fairness in Nigeria.

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his administration’s readiness to continuously collaborate with the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Works to improve road infrastructure in the State. Sanwo-Olu made the remark during a courtesy visit by the Minister of State for Works, Barr. Bello Goronyo, at the Lagos House, […]

Shell Companies in Nigeria said they awarded contracts worth $1.98 billion to indigenous companies in 2023 as part of steps taken to enhance local content in the oil and gas industry.

The Senate has passed a bill seeking to give legal framework for the establishment of Nigerian Police Force Training Institutions. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the passage of the bill followed the adoption of the report of the Committee on Police Affairs at plenary on Wednesday. The report was presented by the […]

The Senate has called for an immediate nationwide mop-up of light arms and small weapons to curb the escalating violence caused by armed groups, particularly in Benue State.

 The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) says it will take necessary action to check the alleged extortions of citizens by some police personnel in Enugu State which infringe on their fundamental human rights. The NBA Enugu Branch made the vow on Tuesday in Enugu during the opening of the NBA Enugu Branch 2024 Law Week. They […]

AN activist and former Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Barrister Mike Igini has appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun to order for the immediate release of a legal practitioner, Barrister Dele Farotimi.

By Ozioruva Aliu Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with traditional rulers across the state to ensure peace and stability. He made this pledge on Wednesday while receiving a delegation of Edo North Traditional Rulers at the Executive Chamber of the Government House, Benin City. The governor also […]

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed South Africa’s interest in collaborating with Nigeria to harness lithium to drive the green energy transition and support the development of electric vehicles (EV) batteries. Ramaphosa said this on Tuesday in Cape Town, South Africa, at the Nigeria -South Africa Business Roundtable.  He proposed leveraging Nigeria’s vast lithium reserves as […]

By Gift Chapi-Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has called for the establishment of a comprehensive roadmap to develop Nigeria’s lithium mining infrastructure and value chain. This move seeks to position the country as a key player in the global clean energy transition. As part of its resolutions, the House urged the Ministry of Solid […]

South Korea lawmakers on Wednesday accused President Yoon Suk Yeol of declaring martial law to stop criminal investigations into himself and his family, as they kickstarted a push to impeach him.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dismissed claims of forced mass retirements, clarifying that its Early Exit Package (EEP) was entirely voluntary and without any negative repercussions for eligible staff.