Elizabeth Ativie, the factional chairman of the Labour Party (LP) in Edo State, has charged Peter Obi, the party’s previous presidential candidate, with being the party’s issue. Ativie claimed that the issue within the party was caused by the unlawfully expanded stakeholders meeting that Obi and Governor Alex Otti summoned in Umuahia, Abia State, in … Read more
Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta, vice chancellor of the Federal University of Technology (FUT) in Minna, Niger State, has underlined the need of following the Freedom of Information Act (FOI Act), saying that it serves to dispel suspicions and encourage openness in the institution’s activities. Prof. Kuta said this during the commencement of a one-day workshop … Read more
In order to improve state ownership and sustainability of family planning services that were previously funded by The Challenge Initiative, the Yobe State Government has started a transition plan. Stakeholders in the health sector emphasised the partnership’s major financial commitments and enhanced healthcare worker capacity during a transition and dissemination meeting on Wednesday. Speaking on … Read more
After losing 1-0 against Ghana’s Asante Kotoko in Abeokuta on Sunday, Kwara United was eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup. The Harmony Boys were defeated 5-3 overall in the preliminary round match. Despite dominating the game, Tunde Sanni’s team was disappointed by the poor finishing. In the 53rd minute, Hubert Ayau scored the game-winning goal. … Read more
In response to Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage apologising to Black Americans on her behalf for her “coloured” statements, Grammy-winning South African singer Tyla has responded. Remember how Tyla caused a stir when she openly identified as “coloured”? In South Africa, the term “coloured” is commonly used to refer to persons of mixed heritage. Nonetheless, the … Read more
Parents of students attending Delta State’s Admiralty University of Nigeria (AUN) are struggling with the issue of student housing. The growing number of students and the capacity of the infrastructure may not be unrelated to the issue. Concerns about the institution’s restricted amenities and potential security issues in the area where it is located have … Read more
Representing Cross River North, Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe has denied being referred to as the “Governor of the North,” arguing that such titles are deceptive. Although he appreciates the goodwill of supporters, the Peoples Democratic Party, or PDP, congressman stated in a statement that he does not wear “borrowed robes.” He emphasised that Bassey Otu … Read more
Alhaji Muhammadu Bara Muazu II, the Emir of Kontagora, and Mallam Ahmed Garba Gunna Attahiru II, the Emir of Kagara, have promised to organise their communities for a vaccination campaign against measles and rubella. The traditional chiefs pledged to support the Niger State Ministry of Primary Health Care’s lobbying and awareness-raising efforts in their respective … Read more
Concerningly, at 21.4 deaths per 100,000 population, Nigeria has one of the highest rates in Africa for road crash-related fatalities, according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023. At a news conference in Abuja, Justice Monica Dongban Mensem, founder of Kwapda’as Road Safety Demand (KRSD), argued that the nation … Read more
The 2-1 Premier League loss to Crystal Palace on Saturday was attributed by Liverpool manager Arne Slot to Jeremie Frimpong. The unblemished start of the champs was shattered by Eddie Nketiah’s thrilling last-gasp winner. In the first stages, Palace were in control and went ahead thanks to Ismaïla Sarr. After a string of excellent stops … Read more