Lagos targets completion of 812 housing units before May 2027
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to completing 812 housing units at the Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate and Lagos State Workers’ Village, Ipaja, before the end of the current administration as part of efforts to expand access to affordable housing. The projects comprise the 636-unit Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate and […]
PDP kicks as Plateau Assembly advances Pension Bill for ex-speakers, lawmakers
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Plateau State House of Assembly has passed for second reading a bill seeking to provide pensions and retirement benefits for former Speakers, Deputy Speakers, principal officers and members of the Assembly. The proposed legislation, sponsored by the member representing Rukuba-Irigwe Constituency, Hon. Eli Ankala, also seeks to establish the […]
Senate advances bill to integrate E-Health Services in Nigeria
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for the development, coordination and integration of electronic health services in Nigeria. The proposed legislation aims to improve access to healthcare, particularly in rural and underserved communities, reduce waiting time in […]
Reps begin review of South-South Development Commission Act to expand funding
By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Wednesday commenced a public hearing on a bill seeking to amend the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) Establishment Act, 2025, to expand the commission’s statutory funding base and strengthen its capacity to address developmental challenges in the oil-producing region. The hearing, organised by the House Committee […]
2027: Accord stakeholders back Gbenga Hashim for president
…Pass vote of no confidence on Tinubu By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Stakeholders of the Accord Party under the aegis of the Accord Alliance Movement have reaffirmed their support for Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The group also urged the party leadership to upload his details to […]
Otti orders palliative works on flooded section of Opobo–Azumini Federal highway
By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has directed the immediate commencement of palliative works on the flooded section of the Opobo–Azumini Federal Highway at Ovom in Obingwa Local Government Area. The highway, which links Aba to Azumini in Abia State and extends to Ika, Etim Ekpo and Ukanafun local government […]
