Tension in Onitsha after clash between traders and OCHA Brigade
Tension gripped the commercial city of Onitsha on Monday following a violent incident at the busy Emeka Offor Plaza, Bright Street, near Onitsha Main Market.
Reliable power key to resilient healthcare – World Bank
The World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mr Mathew Verghis, has emphasised that reliable electricity is essential for resilient and efficient healthcare delivery in Nigeria.
Forests are flashpoints of insecurity, NFSS warns as Presidency pushes dialogue in North-Central
THE Commandant-General of the Nigerian Forest Security Service, NFSS, Ambassador Joshua Osatimehin Wole, has warned that Nigeria’s 1,129 forest reserves, including 174 in the North-Central, are flashpoints that require tighter surveillance and inter-agency cooperation to contain insecurity.
Kano Govt bans illegal chainsaw use, violators risk jail
The action also aims to safeguard community livelihoods and ensure the sustainability of natural resources in the state.
INEC, NBS partner on data management, electoral facilities
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC and the National Bureau of Statistics NBS have agreed to deepen collaboration aimed at strengthening data management, accessibility and the improvement of public facilities used for electoral activities in the country. This was disclosed on Tuesday in Abuja when the Statistician-General of the Federation, Prince […]
NCF urges Tinubu to consider amnesty for Abba Kyari, Nnamdi Kanu
The Nigerian Consultative Forum (NCF) has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider granting amnesty to Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari and Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Countdown to Fubara’s return: Ibas must account for allocations he got – Linkor-Tariah
MR Opunabo IInkor-Tariah served as a media aide to former Governor Nyesom Wike in Rivers State. Few days to the September 18…
Ejiofor calls for stronger checks on lawyers’ professional standards
Human rights lawyer Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, KSC, has called on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Council of Legal Education (CLE) to strengthen oversight and disciplinary mechanisms in order to preserve the integrity of the legal profession.
‘Familiarise yourself with basic economics’ — Presidency tackles Melaye over debt claims
The Presidency accused Melaye of misinforming the public, saying the ex-lawmaker prefers theatrics to truth.
Anambra-based Abakaliki lawyers commend passage of Apprenticeship Bill
Lawyers from Ebonyi State practicing in Anambra under the umbrella of the Anambra-based Abakaliki Lawyers Association have applauded the Anambra State House of Assembly for passing the Apprenticeship Scheme (Igba Boi) Bill into law.
PDP slams APC over protest against N300bn loan approval in Oyo
By Adeola Badru The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State has condemned the protest staged by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the recent approval of a N300 billion loan requested by Governor Seyi Makinde, describing the demonstration as “an act of irresponsibility.” The Oyo State House of Assembly, under the leadership […]
