Sad Yuletide for travellers over sky-high fares
Contrary to the impression that many Nigerians would not be travelling for this year’s Christmas and New Year holidays due to the economic hardship in their country, people are trooping to the bus stations to board vehicles and aircraft to their country homes, but with pains due to astronomical fares
Lassa fever endemic in Nigeria, posing significant public health risk — NCDC
By Joseph Erunke ABUJA — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC,has raised alarm over the increasing rate of Lassa fever in the country. The nation’s disease control and prevention agency said Lassa fever has become endemic, causing significant public health risk across all states of the federation. This came as Nigeria recorded […]
Igboetiti LGA prioritizes roads, education in 2025 budget
The Igboetiti Local Government Council in Enugu State has prioritized road development and education in its 2025 budget. Given the area’s limited accessibility, the council aims to address infrastructure and education needs through its “Aggressive Economic Recovery and Good Governance” financial appropriation.
Tax reforms here to stay — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu said yesterday that tax reform has come to stay but noted he was ready to compromise on the controversial bills.
We won’t allow Sharia law in Southwest — Yoruba youths
A group, Yoruba Nation Youths, yesterday, rejected plans to introduce Sharia law or establish Sharia courts in the South-West.
Stampedes: Adopt safer, structured distribution methods – APC Women Leader
Against the backdrop of recent stampedes that claimed over 30 lives during palliative distributions across Nigeria, Dr. Mary Alile, the APC National Women Leader, has called for safer and structured distribution methods, noting that urgent reforms are required in ensuring the safety of citizens during such events. Speaking in response to the tragic incidents in […]
Stampede: Stop politicising tragedies, Presidency tells Obi
The Presidency yesterday criticised former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, over his comments on the recent tragic stampedes that claimed lives, including those of children, in Oyo, Anambra, and Abuja.
Barau tops the chart of Private Member Bills Sponsorship in the Senate
Bags Awards on the feat Records on Private Member Bills sponsorship among serving senators in the 10th National Assembly, obtained from the Rules and Business office, indicated that the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, tops with 21 bills within the last 18 months. One of the 21 private member bills sponsored by […]
Oko community set for Igwe Ekwueme Ofala 2025
The Oko Community in Orumba North LGA of Anambra State, home to Nigeria’s former Vice President, late Dr. Alex Ekwueme, has announced a special Ofala Festival
Yuletide: Bayoko felicitates Delta workers, calls for embracing the Christmas spirit
As the festive season unfolds, Delta State Head of Service, Mr. Reginald Bayoko, has extended heartfelt Christmas greetings to the state’s workforce, urging them to embody the core values of the season—love, compassion, and selflessness.
Souls4soles, Bigfoot Cares brings Christmas Wonderland to Oshodi
Souls 4 Soles, in collaboration with Bigfoot Cares, is thrilled to announce the 2024 edition of Christmas Wonderland outreach.
