Sultan-to-Tinubu: Focus on next generation, development not next election
The Sultan of Sokoto, Abubakar III, Sa’adu Abubakar has told the President-elect Bola Tinubu not to occupy his mind with the thought of winning the next election, but on how to first develop the country and the next generation. The Sultan made the remark in Abuja on Saturday at an event where the former Kenyan […]
Anambra govt decries rising cases of child beggars, hawkers
The Anambra State Government has raised concern over the increasing rate of child beggars and hawkers in the state, threatening to arrest and prosecute parents and guardians who engage children in such acts. The state Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs Ify Obinabo, made this known on Saturday, in Awka, the Anambra State capital, […]
Benue police order heavy security ahead of inauguration
The Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, Okoro Julius has ordered adequate security around the state ahead of May, 29, the inauguration day. He also warned any group of people and individuals to stay clear of the venue of the inauguration and the entire state. CP Julius in a statement issued and made available to […]
Ikpeazu, Kalu urge govt to prioritise children’s education
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has advised the incoming governor, Dr. Alex Otti to prioritise children’s education. This was even as the former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has cautioned against child abuse and other social vices. Ikpeazu in his message to Abia children on the occasion of […]
Kudus takes over as Lagos RTEAN chair as court kicks MC Oluomo out
The Lagos branch of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria has named Aransiola Kudus as the acting Chairman following a court ruling. Earlier, the Lagos state government had suspended RTEAN activities in the state, dissolved its elected leadership, and established a 25-member park management committee led by Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC […]
Inauguration: Kwara police beef up security, warns against criminality
Kwara state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Paul Odama, has ordered an all-round security emplacement across the length and breadth of the State for a rancor-free inauguration of the second term tenure of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the governor of Kwara state and his deputy, Mr. Kayode Alabi. The State Police Command in a statement signed by […]
CISLAC condemns marginalisation of women in defence, security sector
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre has criticized the exclusion of women in the defence and security sector and called on stakeholders to work towards enhancing transparency and accountability in the sector. CISLAC/Transparency International in Nigeria (TI-NIGERIA) released a communique after a one-day workshop in Nasarawa State on the topic: “Reforming the Nigerian Defence and […]
Buhari, Kenyatta urge Tinubu to unite Nigerians
Outgoing President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) and former Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta, on Saturday, tasked the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to work towards uniting Nigerians irrespective of ethnic and political affiliation. Both leaders gave the charge during the Inauguration Lecture at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. This was contained in the statement issued […]
Release airlines’ trapped funds, NAHCO Chair urges FG
The Chairman, Board of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc, Dr. Seinde Fadeni, has called on the Federal Government to release funds belonging to foreign airlines trapped in the vaults of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Dr Fadeni who was addressing the 42nd Annual General Meeting of the Company in Lagos Friday said it was just […]
‘Tissue paper, piece of cloth during menstruation can cause infertility’ – Expert
The President, the Association of Residents Doctors, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital Branch, Dr Margaret Erhunmwunsee, has warned women, especially young girls, against the use of pieces of clothing and tissue paper during menstrual periods. According to her, using such items during menstrual flow can result in infections and infertility in the long run. Erhunmwunsee […]