CSOs Demand Immediate Removal of NNPCL GMD Mele Kyari Over Fuel Scarcity
A coalition of Concerned Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria has called for the immediate removal of Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), amid the ongoing fuel scarcity crisis. The demonstration, held at Abuja’s Unity Fountain, saw protesters accusing Kyari of severe incompetence and mismanagement. Comrade Aminu […]
Shettima Champions Tinubu’s Security Initiatives, Urges Regional Collaboration in Sahel
Vice President Kashim Shettima has highlighted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to addressing Nigeria’s security issues, with a particular focus on the Sahel region. Speaking during a meeting with the leadership of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the Presidential Villa on Monday, Shettima emphasized the critical need for regional cooperation and joint […]
Kaduna State Launches Health Insurance Scheme for Pensioners
The Kaduna State Government has launched an affordable health insurance scheme for pensioners in partnership with the Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) and the Nigerian Union of Pensioners. The initiative, introduced on Monday, aims to provide comprehensive healthcare coverage for retired workers in the state. Kaduna State Commissioner of Health, Umma Ahmed, stated […]
Nigeria and Somalia Collaborate on Data Protection as Privacy Becomes a Universal Right
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), highlighted the global imperative of protecting citizen privacy during a recent meeting with international data protection experts from Somalia. Olatunji emphasized that safeguarding privacy is a fundamental right and a critical aspect of modern governance, reflecting the principles enshrined […]
NIMC: NIN and Digital Birth Registration to Boost Nigeria’s Economic Development
The Federal Government is emphasizing the crucial role of birth registration and the National Identification Number (NIN) in advancing Nigeria’s economic development. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, Director General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), highlighted this in Abuja on Sunday. Coker-Odusote spoke on the ongoing collaboration between NIMC and the National Population Commission (NPC) to enhance […]
Teen’s Jump Leads to Double Tragedy in Yokohama as Japan Faces Rising Youth Suicides
Two people have died in Yokohama, Japan, after a teenage girl jumped to her death from a shopping center, striking a pedestrian below. The 17-year-old high school student leapt from a building in a busy shopping area, hitting a 32-year-old woman who was out with friends on Saturday evening. Both were rushed to the hospital […]
Germany’s Far-Right AfD Secures Historic Victory in Thuringia, Marking First State Election Win Since WWII
Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is celebrating a “historic success” after a significant victory in the eastern state of Thuringia. The AfD secured nearly a third of the vote, outpacing the conservative CDU by nine points and leaving the three governing parties far behind. This marks the first time since World War II that […]
Governor Uba Sani Joins President Tinubu on Strategic Visit to China
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has joined President Bola Tinubu on a working visit to the People’s Republic of China. Governor Sani, along with other governors and senior government officials, welcomed President Tinubu upon his arrival in Beijing for the state visit. During their time in China, the Nigerian delegation will participate in the […]
SERAP Sues Senate President and House Speaker for Alleged Allowances Mismanagement
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, challenging the practice of National Assembly members setting their own allowances and “running costs.” The lawsuit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeks judicial intervention to halt what SERAP deems an unlawful practice. SERAP’s suit […]
Nigerian Military Chiefs Deployed to Sokoto to Tackle Banditry and Terrorism
The Nigerian government directed Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and other top military officials to relocate to Sokoto State. This directive is part of an intensified effort to combat banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism in the Northwest region. Henshaw Ogubike, the Ministry of Defence’s Director of Information and Public Relations, announced the move, highlighting […]
