How Temi Okesanjo helped Airport Cleaner get attention of Presidency
After some commentators on Social Media trolls made a jest of a Nigerian woman who discovered over N40m on different occasions at the Muritala Mohammed International Airport and returned same, a Nigerian drew the attention of the Presidency to her case and proposed a national recognition and award to honour her and encourage Nigerians to […]
Ebola now preventable and treatable — WHO
As WHO prequalifies Ebola Vaccine The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified an Ebola vaccine for the first time, a critical step that will help speed up its licensing, access and roll-out in countries most at risk of Ebola outbreaks. This is the fastest vaccine prequalification process ever conducted by WHO. Prequalification means that the […]
Social Media Bill: CSO calls for immediate stoppage
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- A Civil Society Organisation, Concerned Nigerians, CN, Wednesday, called for immediate stoppage of the Social Media Bill on the floor of the Senate. This was stated by the Convener, CN, Prince Deji Adeyanju, while reacting in a chat with Vanguard, over the bill which now has passed second reading on the […]
Suspension: I wont join issues with Olanusi — Akeredolu
Dayo Johnson – Akure Governor Rotimi Akeredolu Ondo state on Tuesday said he won’t join issues with the member of the All Progressive Congress Board of Trustee, Alhaji Ali Olanusi on his alleged suspension for anti – party activities so as not to burn the bridge. Recall that the Olanusi , a former deputy governor […]
Coalition asks NASS to revisit probe of $195m maritime security contract to foreign firm,HLSI
Says action gross violation of Nigeria’s status as a sovereign nation By Joseph Erunke – Abuja A coalition of nine civil society organisations has appealed to the National Assembly to revisit its earlier probe on the $195 million coastal waterways security contract awarded an Israeli private firm, HLSI Security Systems and Technologies Limited,by the Nigerian […]
Senate seeks to establish Agency for Mental Health
The Senate on Wednesday considered a Bill seeking to establish the National Agency for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The Agency, when established, shall be charged with effective management of mental health and psychosocial disabilities in Nigeria. Sponsor of the bill, Senator Yahaya Oloriegbe (APC, Kwara Central), in his lead debate, said the bill […]
