Court to hear suit asking PDP NWC to convene NEC meeting, Feb. 8
The Federal High Court Abuja on Tuesday, fixed Feb. 8 to hear a suit challenging the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) for failure to convene a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting within the constitutionally stipulated period. A PDP governorship aspirant in Ogun State during the 2023 general elections, Mr Segun Sowunmi filed the suit marked (FHC/ABJ/CS/T024) […]
Northern group hails relocation of agencies to Lagos
Arewa United Consultative Forum (AUCF), has condemned those kicking against the Federal Government’s relocation of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and some departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), from Abuja to Lagos, saying “northerners backing such inordinate agitation are self-seekers working against the unity of Nigeria and are enemies of the […]
CBN releases further $500m to clear verified Forex liabilities
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has released 500 million dollars to various sectors in its determination to address the backlog of verified foreign exchange transactions. Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali, CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. According to her, this comes barely a week after […]
People living with leprosy seek urgent action to end social exclusion, discrimination
People living with leprosy in the FCT have called for urgent action to end social exclusion and discrimination. They made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday in Abuja. As Nigeria joins the global community today to mark the 2024 World Leprosy Day. NAN reports that the theme for […]
NARD laud Mbah for recruiting 100 doctors, others
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in Enugu State has commended Gov. Peter Mbah for employing 100 resident doctors, consultants, and other support staff to address manpower shortage in the state’s health sector. This is contained in a statement signed by Dr Ofonere Chukwunonso and Dr Nnamani Ikemefuna, who are the President and General-Secretary […]
Police investigating after young woman’s body found in refuse dump – PPRO
The police in Benue State are investigating after the body of a yet-to-be-identified young woman was recovered in a refuse dump in Makurdi. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sewuese Anene said “We have already opened investigations into the matter. The identity of the victim is still unknown,” she said. She said the […]
ECOWAS yet to receive formal withdrawal notification by Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it has not received formal notification of withdrawal from the bloc by Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. ECOWAS is a sub-regional political and economic union of 15 West African countries. It stated on Sunday in Abuja that its attention had been drawn to a broadcast on […]
Govt addressing economy, security challenges, says Information Minister The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government is addressing the security and economic challenges of the country. In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, Idris said that the government was not downplaying the current situation faced by Nigerians. He said […]
APC will rule Nasarawa State beyond 2027, declares ex-Speaker
The immediate past Speaker of Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, says the All Progressives Party (APC) will rule the state beyond 2027. Abdullahi expressed optimism that Gov. Abdullahi Sule would hand over power to another APC governor in the state come 2027. He stated this during a reception organised by White Cap […]
NiMet predicts three- day dust haze from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday predicted moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility range from 2km to 5km over the North. It envisaged moderate dust haze with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km, and localized horizontal visibility […]
