The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Gas Chief Ekperenkpo Ekpo on Wednesday urged oil and gas stakeholders to collaborate to meet the quota approved by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Ekpo, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Mr Emeka Obi made the call while speaking at the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Oil…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Dr. Tersoo Loko, former Chairman of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC), and 10 others before the Federal High Court in Makurdi over alleged N1.1 billion fraud. The 30-count charges, filed by the EFCC’s Makurdi Zonal Directorate, relate to the misappropriation of funds intended for…
Niger State has unveiled a comprehensive maternal and child health campaign aimed at delivering critical healthcare services to vulnerable populations. The initiative targets 2 million young children and 600,000 women, as part of the 2025 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) and National Immunisation Plus Days. Speaking at the launch on Monday, Governor Umaru…
By Abubakar Yunusa ABUJA — Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has asked the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to clarify reports that the Office of the National Security Adviser imported about 10 kilogrammes of thallium sulphate, a highly toxic substance. In a letter dated and titled, ‘Request for Clarification on the Procurement of Thallium…
Arewa Agricultural Forum has commended the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC),Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani for what they described as a remarkable start in his first 100 days in office. They noted that Danfulani has set a clear direction for the agency, aligning NAIC’s programmes with President Bola…
The Initiative for Research, Innovation and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD) and The Electoral Hub have called on the National Assembly to expedite action on the constitutional reform process. The Director, IRIAD-The Electoral Hub, Princess Hamman-Obels, made the call in her message to mark the 2025 International Democracy Day on Tuesday in Abuja. She said that…
Mr. President, I write this letter not to criticize but to caution, out of deep concern for your administration, your legacy, and the future of our nation. Nigeria today stands at a delicate crossroads, both internally and internationally. The recent designation of our country as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by the United States…
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier had expressed scepticism about U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to resettle Palestinians living in the Gaza Strip. “I only hear concerns here in the region,’’ he said at a meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Amman on Wednesday during a visit to Jordan. Steinmeier said he was trying to choose…
The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Hajiya Amina Mohammed, has commended Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State , for his remarkable strides in advancing social development and promoting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa in Kano on Sunday. Mrs. Amina Mohammed paid a condolence visit to…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has handed over 28 newly solar-powered Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities to the Kano State Government and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). The project, implemented under the CDS3 Health System Strengthening programme, targets Nigeria’s 100 “zero-dose” local government areas…
