Cross River impeaches Speaker
Rt. Hon. Elvert Ekom Ayambem has been impeached as the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly. The Speaker was impeached on Wednesday by 17 members out of the 25-member House over allegations of misappropriation of funds. Majority of the lawmakers passed a no-confidence vote on the Rt. Hon. Ayambem, about 11 months […]
Adaramodu unveils 10th Senate Magazine
The 10th Senate on Wednesday, unveiled its magazine aimed at promoting transparency and engagement with Nigerians. The Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Sen. Yemi Adaramodu, unveiled the magazine titled “10th Senate Magazine” at plenary. “We gather here to witness a groundbreaking moment in the history of Nigeria, a moment that marks the […]
Man drowns at Lagos beach while praying, divers seek body
The Police said on Wednesday that divers were battling to recover the body of a 30-year-old man who allegedly drowned at the Elegushi Beach, Lagos, where he had gone for prayers. The Lagos Police Command spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He said that a report to the […]
WHO raises concerns over 8m syphilis infections per year
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarm over the setbacks in the fight against sexually transmitted diseases. The UN organisation reported in Geneva, that the annual number of new syphilis infections rose from around 7.1 million in 2020 to eight million in 2022. It said that the largest increases were recorded on the American […]
Nigeria has witnessed significant strides under Tinubu , says Akume
Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation says Nigeria has witnessed significant strides in various sectors, in one year of President Bola Tinubu’s stewardship. Akume stated this on Wednesday in Abuja, at the ministerial press briefing to mark one year anniversary of President Tinubu in office. “Through prudent fiscal policies and strategic […]
Anyaoku, The Patriots embark on nationwide advocacy for new constitution
The Patriots, a group of eminent leaders of thought in Nigeria chaired by a former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on Wednesday announced the launch of a nationwide advocacy for a new constitution. The Patriots, in a statement by the Secretary, Mr Salvation Alibor, in Lagos, said that the advocacy was for mobilisation towards the […]
Senate probes Bayelsa explosion
The Senate has constituted an ad hoc committee to investigate the recent explosion near the Gbarain-Ubie gas processing facility in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. This followed the adoption of a motion at plenary on Wednesday on the need for urgent action on massive explosion close to Gbarain-Ubie gas processing facility in Yenagoa, Bayelsa by Sen. Benson […]
Senate probes Bayelsa explosion
The Senate has constituted an ad hoc committee to investigate the recent explosion near the Gbarain-Ubie gas processing facility in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. This followed the adoption of a motion at plenary on Wednesday on the need for urgent action on massive explosion close to Gbarain-Ubie gas processing facility in Yenagoa, Bayelsa by Sen. Benson […]
Misinformation responsible for low uptake of HPV vaccine – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has attributed low uptake of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccines to misinformation. Mrs Aderonke Akinola-Akinwole, Social and Behaviour Change Specialist, UNICEF, said this on Wednesday at a two-day media dialogue organised for journalists in Lagos. Akinola-Akinwole said that misinformation and disinformation have continued to militate against the success […]
US visa scam: American businessman, Marco Ramirez, knows fate Sept. 10
Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has, adjourned till September 10, 2024, judgment in the alleged $1.2million US visa scam involving an American businessman, Marco Antonio Ramirez. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is prosecuting Ramirez alongside his companies, USA NOW LLC, Eagle Ford Instalodge Group LP and […]
