Kashim Shettima seeks strategy to end FGM by 2030
The Vice President of the Federal republic Nigeria Sen. Kashim Shettima has called on various leaders in Nigeria including religious leaders and stakeholders from around the world to as a matter of urgency strategize on ending female Genital Mutilation FGM by 2030. The Vice President who was represented by Miss Uju Rochas, Special Assistant to […]
The Nigerian Police warns against planned protest
The Nigerian Police Force has warned against planned demonstrations by certain individuals and groups to hold protests in several parts of the country on Democracy Day. The Force also placed its Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police and State Command Commissioners of Police on red alert, directing that they should “collaborate with other security agencies […]
Lagos State alerts residents on Cholera outbreak after 5 deaths
The Lagos State Government has called for heightened vigilance and adoption of precautionary measures as the state records cholera outbreak. State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, in a statement warned that the state had recorded an excess report of severe gastroenteritis cases in the last 48 hours, in communities around Eti-Osa, Lagos Island, Ikorodu […]
Plane carrying Malawi’s Vice President goes Missing
A military aircraft carrying Malawi’s vice president Saulos Chilima has been reported missing after it failed to make a landing yesterday morning. The Malawi government said in a statement that all efforts by aviation authorities to make contact with the aircraft, carrying 51-year-old Chilima and nine others, since it went off the radar have failed […]
House of Reps propose the creation of two Vice Presidents
A group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives, have proposed some amendments to the 1999 Constitution which they believe will improve governance in the country. The group led by Ikenga Ugochinyere, member representing Ideato Federal Constituency, proposed a six-year single tenure for the President and the 36 state governors, and an amendment to the […]
Governors propose phasing out of electricity subsidy
The Thirty-Six State governors of Nigeria have recommended the phasing out of electricity subsidy in the country to ensure liquidity in the power sector. This is contained in the Nigeria Governors’ Forum recommendations to the federal government on the state of power in the country, in which it highlighted that over the past 15 years, […]
The Military to parade at Eagles Square Abuja on Democracy Day
The Federal Government has announced a military parade would be held to mark this year’s Democracy Day tomorrow Wednesday at Eagle Square, Abuja. The events, which also commemorate the 25 years of democracy, would be preceded by a symposium at the State House, to be followed by a youth conference in Abuja. A statement by […]
Gowon’s life to be depicted in stage play
A Stage play, titled: “GOWON”, which depicts the life of retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, former Nigeria’s military head of state, is to be staged in Lagos, from Aug. 24 to August 25. A statement yesterday by the Duke of Shomolu Foundation, producers of the play, written by Prof. Ahmed Yerima, who would also direct the […]
Saudi Arabia declares June 16 as Sallah Day
Saudi Arabia has announced the sighting of the Dhul Hijjah crescent, signalling the beginning of the 12th Islamic month. In an announcement, Saudi said last Friday marked the beginning of the holy month, which ushers in Eid Al Adha, the biggest Islamic festival, and the second major Islamic festival celebrated by Muslims after Eid-el-Fitr. Also, […]
FG warns hotels in Nigeria not to harbour underage girls
The Federal Government has warned hoteliers across the country not to harbour teenagers and underage girls in their facilities or risk being sanctioned. The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, read the riot acts on Saturday at the ‘Unlock Training and Grants’ ceremony, which saw 200 young entrepreneurs receive N100m. The Minister who said hoteliers […]
