Nigeria Requires $19 Million to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases, Says FG
The Nigerian government has highlighted the need for $19 million to effectively tackle neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in the country....
Month: November 2024
Bill for Establishment of FCT Development Commission Passes Second Reading in Senate
A bill proposing the creation of the Federal Capital Territory Satellite Towns Development Commission has passed its second reading in...
Political Action Must Lead to Tangible Results, Not Just Protests
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has emphasized the importance of political action extending beyond protests, urging for measurable and tangible...
World No. 2 Swiatek Given One-Month Suspension for Positive Doping Test
Poland's Iga Swiatek, the French Open champion, has been handed a one-month suspension following a positive doping test. The International...
Uber and Bolt Launch Women-Only Ride Services in Paris
Two competing ride-hailing platforms, Uber and Bolt, announced on Thursday the introduction of services allowing women in Paris to request...
Polytechnic Lecturers to Begin Warning Strike on December 2nd – Kpanja
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has announced plans to commence a two-week warning strike on December 2nd, 2024....
Sokoto Approves 2025 Draft Budget, Awards Major Road Contracts
The Sokoto State Executive Council approved the proposed 2025 draft budget during its 10th sitting on Wednesday, set to be...
NAMA to Resume $300 Helicopter Landing Fee Collection
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has announced plans to resume the collection of the controversial $300 landing fee from...
Court frowns at alleged violation of order in case against Anambra LG boss
By Polycarp Ifeanyi, Onitsha Justice D.N. Onyefulu of Anambra State High Court sitting in Onitsha, has frowned at the report...
Supreme Court Affirms Sly Ezeokenwa as APGA National Chairman
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court affirmed Mr. Sly Ezeokenwa as the legitimate National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance...
ICPC Re-Arraigns Professor and Two Others in Illegal Degree Mill Case
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has re-arraigned Professor David Iornem and two others at the...
DSS Threatens Legal Action Against Protester Over Torture Allegations
The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a letter to Khalid Aminu, an #EndBadGovernance protester, demanding that he retract...
Abia NYSC Coordinator Urges Officials Not to Exploit Corps Members
The course officials for the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream 1 orientation, which began on Wednesday, have been urged to treat...
Delta Assembly Increases 2025 Budget by N43 Billion
The Delta State House of Assembly has approved an increase to the 2025 budget initially proposed by the State Governor....
Ebonyi Governor Appoints Three Special Assistants as Acting Commissioners
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has appointed three of his special assistants as acting commissioners, following the recent dismissal...
Woman Seeks Divorce Two Weeks After Wedding, Claims Lack of Love
Wuraola Surajudeen has requested a divorce from her husband, Surajudeen Iya-Onitasi, just two weeks after their wedding, citing a lack...
Drake Sues UMG and Spotify Over Alleged ‘Artificial Inflation’ of Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Song
Drake has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, claiming they worked together to artificially inflate the...
The House of Representatives has approved projected oil benchmark prices of $75 for 2025, $76.2 for 2026, and $75.3 for 2027 as part of Nigeria’s budget planning
This decision is designed to provide a stable basis for the country’s economic planning and budgeting. The report, presented by...
Davido Announces Release of Fifth Album Set for Early 2025
Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed plans to release his fifth studio album in early 2025. In a recent interview on...
Faithspiration Initiative Ends Youth Forum, Doles Out N7.5M To Anambra Youth
By polycarp Ifeanyi, Onitsha Faithspiration Initiative has successfully ended long anticipated youth forum season 2 during which Twenty five youth...
