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Nigeria, others get $1.96m to tackle fistula
The Economic Community of West African States Gender Development Centre has granted $1.96 million to eight member nations to address fistula disorder. Fistula disorder is defined as an abnormal connection between organs. The most common cause of fistula is trauma or surgery. In 2021, 40 per cent of fistula cases worldwide were reported to have
JUST IN: Gunmen attack Ondo football team, shoot officials
Suspected gunmen have attacked the players of Sunshine Stars Football Club Akure, Ondo State. The armed men numbering about five ambushed the football players on a spot on the Ore/Benin road while travelling for an away match with Bendel Insurance of Benin. It was gathered that an official of the club whose real identity has
Benue APC explains sour relationship with Gov Alia
The elders of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State on Thursday explained its sour relationship with Governor Hyacinth Alia. Our correspondent reports that the elders, who referred to themselves as ‘three wise men’ and are the APC zonal chairmen of Zones A, B and C in the state Working Committee of the party, made
Despite delivery, payment for presidential yacht not captured in 2024 budget
There are indications that the payment for the controversial N5bn presidential yacht delivered to the Nigerian Navy since June 2023 may suffer further delay. This is because there was no budgetary provision for it in the 2024 Appropriation Bill submitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu. Following the National Assembly’s refusal to approve
Again, gunmen kidnap Nasarawa varsity students
Gunmen believed to be bandits have stormed Gandu community and kidnapped some students at the Federal University of Lafia. A resident, who lives within the university community but pleaded for anonymity, informed our correspondent that the gunmen came at first in their numbers at about 7:30pm on Wednesday and started shooting into the air to
PWDs urge Senate to constitute disability committee
A group of persons with disabilities (PWDs) under the aegis of Accelerate Disability Inclusion in Emergencies (ADIE) Forum has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio to constitute a standing Senate Committee on Disability like it is in the House of Representatives. They made the call at a meeting on the impacts of the 2024 budget and
Ogun musician arrested for defiling lover’s daughter
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Ogun Command, have arrested a 35-year-old musician, Odewale Iseoluwa Akinleye, for allegedly defiling the 16-year-old daughter of his lover. Akinleye was paraded at the command’s headquarters in Abeokuta on Thursday. The command’s spokesman, Dyke Ogbonnaya, said the suspect was arrested following a report at the
ACF to Army Chief: N10m donation to Kaduna airstrike victims grossly inadequate
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has said that the N10 million donation given to the victims of the Tudun Biri bombing by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, was grossly inadequate. The ACF in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba, said the Federal Government, not the Nigerian
Anyone culpable of Kaduna village bombing will be punished – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured the nation that whoever is found culpable of the bombardments of Tudun Biri village that killed over 90 villagers will be punished accordingly. The president also assured that all the victims would be well taken care of under the Folako Initiative which will commenced by this month. According to
Seychelles declares state of emergency over flooding, explosion
Seychelles President, Wavel Ramkalawan, has declared a state of emergency, ordering all citizens except essential workers to stay at home following an explosion at a store and flooding caused by heavy rain. “The President has declared a state of emergency for today, December 7, following an explosion at the CCCL explosives store that has caused
Reps dismiss petition to probe alleged “forceful withdrawal” of Emefiele by EFCC, DSS
The House of Representatives has dismissed a petition to probe the alleged plan by the EFCC and DSS to re-arrest Ex-CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The petition, submitted by Philip Agbese, on behalf of the Center for Social Justice Equity And Transparency (CESJET), called for the investigation of the allegation. However, the petition was dismissed on
Reps dismiss petition to probe alleged “forceful withdrawal” of Emefiele by EFCC, DSS
Nigeria spends more money feeding dogs than inmates at NCS – CG, Nabada
Nigeria Correctional Service has disclosed that it spends more money feeding and training dogs than feeding inmates and rehabilitating those who have served their jail terms. The Comptroller General of the NCS, Haliru Nababa gave this revelation at the 2024 budget defence when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Interior at the National Assembly,
Nigeria spends more money feeding dogs than inmates at NCS – CG, Nabada
Civil Service Games: Gov Bago calls for investment in sports
The Niger State Governor Muhammad Umar Bago has appealed to government at all levels, individuals and corporate organizations to take deliberate steps towards investing in sports development, particularly in the area of facilities to enhance the development of sports in the Nation. He also noted that sports development will go a long way to address
Civil Service Games: Gov Bago calls for investment in sports
EPL: ‘He’s worse without ball’ – Mark Hughes slams Man Utd forward
Former Manchester United star, Mark Hughes has hit out at forward Marcus Rashford, saying the 26-year-old is one of the worst players in the Premier League off the ball. Rashford has struggled to make an impact for the Red Devils this season. The England international has scored just two goals in 19 appearances for Erik
EPL: ‘He’s worse without ball’ – Mark Hughes slams Man Utd forward
Gov Nwifuru presents budget estimate of 202.1 billion to Ebonyi Assembly
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru on Thursday presented the sum of over two billion naira (202,127,918,907.00), to the state House of Assembly for the 2024 fiscal year. The governor while presenting the budget titled, “Innovation and progress’, said the Proposed 2024 Budget estimate will assist his administration to meet the people’s needs. He
Gov Nwifuru presents budget estimate of 202.1 billion to Ebonyi Assembly
Kaduna accidental bombing: 81 persons died, 70 injured – DHQ
Amid controversy, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says 81 persons have died and 70 others injured following the recent accidental bombing in Tudun Biri village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. On Thursday, Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed this while addressing journalists at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja.
Kaduna accidental bombing: 81 persons died, 70 injured – DHQ
No court pronounced Udeze national chairman, Omoaje remains our authentic leader — AA
The Action Alliance (AA) has dispelled claims that the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja gave recognition to one Kenneth Udeze as the national chairman of the party, declaring that Dr Adekunle Rufai Omoaje remains the only authentic and recognized national chairman of the party. Reacting to a newspaper publication where it was reported that
No court pronounced Udeze national chairman, Omoaje remains our authentic leader — AA
TCN raises alarm as insecurity threatens facilities
The Shiroro Region of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has raised an alarm over threats to the safety of its transmission lines in some parts of the country. The General Manager of TCN, Shiroro Region, Maiwada Sarki-Bello, disclosed this while briefing Journalists on the company’s activities in 2023 in Shiroro on Thursday. He explained
TCN raises alarm as insecurity threatens facilities
Kogi Election: Middle Belt group, APM guber candidate affirm Ododo’s victory
The Coalition of Middle Belt Groups has declared that the stance of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and other political entities serves as an endorsement of Alhaji Usman Ododo’s triumph as the All Progressives Congress candidate in the Kogi gubernatorial election. Dr Omale Ben Amedu, the convener of the group and former APM Deputy Governorship
Kogi Election: Middle Belt group, APM guber candidate affirm Ododo’s victory
Court sacks Ekiti PDP caretaker committee, reinstates Agboola-led Exco
A High Court in Ado Ekiti has nullified the appointment of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Caretaker Committee in the State, and reinstated the duly elected State Working Committee of the party led by Engr Alaba Agboola. The Agboola-led State Working Committee of the party is reported to be loyal to former Governor Ayo Fayose.
Court sacks Ekiti PDP caretaker committee, reinstates Agboola-led Exco
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