By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – A civil society organisation, the Malcolm Omirhobo Foundation, has petitioned the Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) over the appointment of Mr. Emmanuel Odoh as Acting Clerk of the Senate, urging the Commission to review the process and ensure compliance with public service procedures. The petition, dated 6 […]

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Osun Health Insurance Agency, OHIA, has tasked its service providers to ensure quality service delivery following increment on enrollee capitation. The disclosure was made by the Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr. Rasaq Akindele, while fielding questions from newsmen during its fourth-quarter service providers’ forum meeting held on Wednesday. In […]

By Daniel Abia PORT Harcourt—Some corrupt civil servants have been fingered as the actual masterminds of the fire outbreak that gutted parts of the Rivers State Secretariat, Port Harcourt, in the late hours of Monday. An activist and convener of Ogoni Development Drive, ODD, Solomon Lenu, alleged that the fire incident was an “act of […]

By Henry Ojelu The forensic examination of a mobile phone central to the $4.5 billion alleged fraud trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has stalled, following a sharp disagreement between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Defence team, over how to carry out the court-ordered test. At […]

Good Governance Africa-Nigeria (GGA-Nigeria) is set to host its annual Africa’s Girl Child Dialogues, to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child. The annual event brings together young girls, industry experts, and thought leaders to explore career opportunities and challenges in various sectors. This year’s event themed: “Exploring Career Opportunities in the Hospitality and […]

….Seizes 8 trailers of rice, arrests 4 suspects By Godwin Oritse & Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Federal Operations Unit, FOU, Nigeria Customs Service, has stepped up its anti-smuggling campaign across the South-West, tightening enforcement along major corridors and border communities. In a sustained operation throughout September, Comptroller of the Unit, Mohammed Shuaibu, said that the Unit […]

….. emphasise urgent need to prioritise mental health of young Nigerians By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, alongside the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr Musa Adamu Aliyu, and the Acting Executive Chairman of the FCT Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB), Dr Alhassan […]

By Favour Ulebor Abuja—The Federal Government has expressed concern over the deteriorating health condition of a Nigerian national, Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who is currently facing trial in the Republic of Benin. In a statement by the Special Assistant on Communication and New Media to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Magnus Eze, yesterday, […]

The Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency (EBSHIA) has begun the enrollment of 29,000 persons living with HIV (PLHIV) into the state’s health insurance scheme, fully funded by the government.

Kwara State government has said none of its 16 Local Government Areas was under the siege of bandits.