We shall deepen ties with the UK, Tinubu declares as British Airways celebrates 90
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening economic relations with the United Kingdom, particularly in the aviation sector and other mutually beneficial areas. He gave the assurance when he met with a delegation from British Airways led by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery and the Commercial […]
Man sues wife over alleged infidelity
A married man, Daniel Samuel on Monday sued his wife Godiya Daniel to an Upper Customary court sitting at Daura Road, Kaduna over alleged infidelity. Samuel, who spoke through his counsel, D.D Tanakwot stated that he was contesting the defendant’s pregnancy as his wife had left him for a while before coming back. “We […]
Police in Benue arrest seven over Otukpo abduction, rescue some victims
The Police Command in Benue State has arrested seven suspects over alleged connection with the April 15 abduction of some passengers in Otukpo. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Edet Udeme, confirmed the development in a statement made available to journalists in Makurdi on Saturday. Udeme said that the arrests were made during a coordinated joint […]
Abereke: Act now to stop ocean surge, oil spill, CAPPA tells govt
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal and Ondo State governments to take immediate action over the worsening environmental and humanitarian crisis in Abereke community of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The community has been besieged by recurring oil spills and ocean surges which have destroyed […]
CAPPA backs NAFDAC as stakeholders commit to sodium reduction regulations
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has reiterated its support for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in the ongoing development of regulations aimed at protecting public health. This is coming as stakeholders rally behind sodium reduction policies. Akinbode Oluwafemi, CAPPA’s Executive Director, gave the assurance […]
Kwankwaso dumps own party, joins ADC
Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and ex-Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). By this act, the former minister has dumped his own party which he founded and used as a vehicle to win Kano State in the 2023 elections. […]
2027: Ondo pledges stronger support for Tinubu
Commissioner hails convention. The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Idowu Ajanaku, has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during a media engagement with journalists following the just concluded APC National Convention in Abuja, Ajanaku said the Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan […]
CAPPA asks govt to raise Tobacco Control budget
Faults industry for targeting youths Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has renewed its call on the Federal Government to significantly increase funding for tobacco control, warning that Nigeria’s current budgetary allocation remains grossly inadequate to address the growing public health threat posed by tobacco and emerging nicotine products. In a statement […]
Netanyahu orders access to Jerusalem church after cardinal barred
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered authorities to grant the Catholic Church’s top representative in the Holy Land immediate access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre after police blocked him, prompting sharp criticism. Netanyahu said on X on Sunday that he had instructed relevant authorities to ensure Cardinal Pierbattista […]
