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Policy Alert, four other NGOs Launch TB Funding Campaign By Ekemini Simon Akwa Ibom, NIGERIA/ Policy Alert together with four other organisations have commenced the implementation of a project geared towards enhanced and sustainable service delivery through increased domestic investment for Tuberculosis (TB) interventions in five states – Anambra, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Delta, and…
The Chairman of Akoko-Edo Local Government Council, Hon Alabi Bliss Oshionogue, has been impeached. Hon Oshionogue was impeached in a letter signed by seven Councillors. He was impeached a few hours after lawmakers in the Edo State House of Assembly failed to hold a peace meeting with him and seven aggrieved Councillors. It was gathered…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has directed the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) to fast-track the disbursement of the Federal Government’s ₦250 billion credit support for smallholder farmers at a single-digit interest rate. He gave the directive during the sixth meeting of the PFSCU Steering Committee, held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Vice President…
Borno Police Gets 110 Vehicles, 280 Houses, others Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has distributed 110 brand-new operational vehicles, 500 motorcycles, and 280 houses to the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to assist in the ongoing war against crime in the state. The distribution was flagged off by the Inspector-General of Police,…
By Emamuzo Iboma Lagos students have made history by leading what they boldly call the “largest environmental cleanup in Lagos State,” showcasing unmatched youth power in the fight against pollution. The massive operation, held at Iyana-Iba Market in Ojo Local Government Area, saw hundreds of vibrant student volunteers, community members, and partner organisations join forces…
Edo Govt restores peace after communal clash by providing N20m relief to Maidoti, Gbelebu communities.”
Tracy Ohovwore, Benin city The Edo State Government has installed new traditional heads in Okpella, Okhuesan, and Onogholo by presenting them with Staffs of Office and letters of appointment. This is a significant move that reshapes traditional leadership in parts of Etsako East and Esan South East Local Government Areas. The announcement was conveyed in…
28 CSO Group Demands Immediate Release of Oyama, Decries Rising Trend of Police Abuse. The Arrest and Detention of Environmental Activist Odey Oyama by the Nigerian Police Signifies a Rising Trend of Abuse and Repression Stella Peters Civil society groups and environmental activists have stated that the arrest by the police of Mr Odey Oyama,…
Edo Govt Investigate Obaseki Over Alleged Misuse Of N10M For Observers Newspaper. Tracy Ohovwore, Benin city The Edo State government has promised to investigate the alleged mismanagement of $10 million by the former Governor of the State, Mr Godwin Obaseki in the failed revamp of the state-owned newspaper, The Nigerian Observer. Edo State Governor Senator…
On Tuesday, an Ikeja High Court awarded N200,000 in costs and dismissed preliminary objections filed by Instagram celebrity Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). A human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), and his son, Folarin Falana (Falz), had filed a N1 billion defamation suit against VDM. Falana initiated the suit after an audio…