Health Minister Inaugurates Implementation Committee For Nat’l Dialogue on Power The Federal Government of Nigeria through the ministry of health and social welfare has launched an initiative to address the challenges of power supply in public healthcare institutions. This is despite previous efforts, such as a 50% electricity subsidy for public hospitals and the provision of solar power mini-grids. This according to the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako while delivering his keynote speech on Friday, March 28, 2025 in Abuja during the inauguration of the Committee for the National Dialogue on Power…
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An Open Letter To Alhaji Atiku Abubakar: The Case Of Going To Equity Without Clean Hands From: Danjuma Isaiah My attention as a Public Affairs Commentator and Citizen of Wukari in Taraba State has been invited to various invectives of unprecedented dimension directed at His Excellency, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON by my brother, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar ostensibly to give oxygen to resurrect his endless political odyssey and sordid presidential ambition. I am weighing into this public narrative to interrogate various disruptions triggered by some notable politicians like Atiku Abubakar in our national life. It is hardly possible to build anything…
BREAKING: FG Declares Public Holidays For Eid-el-Fitr The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. In a statement signed by Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement on behalf of the government. Dr. Tunji-Ojo congratulated the Muslim Ummah on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast and urged them to uphold values such as self-discipline, compassion, generosity, and peace. He emphasized the importance of love, forgiveness, and solidarity in fostering a harmonious society. He also called on Nigerians to use the…
Nigerian Govt Reiterates Its Commitment To Reforming Child Justice System, Correctional Service The Minister of Interior has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing pressing issues within the nation’s correctional system, with a specific focus on the alarming number of children in correctional centres and the broader goal of reforming Nigeria’s justice system. The commitment was made at a high level Inter-agency meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday to address the urgent issue of children deprived of liberty in correctional facilities The Minister emphasized the need for a paradigm shift in governance, stating, “Reality, as I always say, is not…
Interior Ministry Introduces New Initiatives To Enhance Expatriate Administration, Business Support Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, The Minister of Interior, has unveiled a series of progressive reforms aimed at streamlining expatriate administration and fostering greater collaboration between the government and the private sector. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting with Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association held in Abuja, the Minister highlighted the purposeful discussions and key decisions reached, which are expected to drive economic growth and enhance national security. Central to these reforms is the establishment of the Expatriate Support Desk, a new unit within the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). This desk will serve…
Akpabio Is Not Only Corrupt But Also In The Habit Of Abusing Women- Says Atiku Atiku Abubakar, the Nigerian Former Vice President has made explosive allegations against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of being habitually abusive toward women and questioning his integrity as a national leader. Speaking in a revealing interview on Untold Stories with Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie, Atiku stated, “Not only was he (Akpabio) corrupt, but he was also in the habit of abusing, you know, women.” The damning remarks come amid renewed allegations of sexual harassment against the Senate President. Atiku’s comments amplify existing claims by at…
JUST IN: FULL LIST: Tinubu Makes Fresh Massive Appointments President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members, and Principal Officers of the new Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State. In a statement on Tuesday, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, said Senator Binta Masi Garba has been appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council. He said, “A seasoned politician, businesswoman, and administrator, Senator Garba represented the Adamawa North Senatorial District in the Senate from 2015 to 2019 and served consecutively in the House…
Drama As Kidnappers Arrested After Collecting Ransom The police in Imo State, South-east Nigeria, say they have arrested three suspected kidnappers in the state. The police spokesperson in the state, Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. Mr Okoye, a deputy superintendent of police, identified the suspects as 22-year-old woman, Favour Dike, and two men – Ifeanyi Kingsley, 30, and Wisdom Chikodi, 31. The spokesperson said the three suspects were members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate terrorising residents of the state. He said the suspects were arrested on 18 March by the operatives…
BREAKING: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, Obasanjo Meet Prominent Nigerian political figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, former Rivers State Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, and former President Olusegun Obasanjo, gathered in Abuja for a colloquium in honor of Emeka Ihedioha, the former Imo State Governor, as he celebrated his 60th birthday. The event took place at the Ladi Kwali Hall of the Abuja Continental Hotel and was chaired by Obasanjo. Notably, Bishop Matthew Kukah delivered the keynote address, setting the tone for discussions at the high-profile gathering. Following the event, Atiku wrote on the social media platform…
JUST IN: Rivers People Sets To Organise And Force Out Tinubu’s Anti-Democratic Government The Socialist Workers League (SWL) has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as an “imposition of martial law” and demanding its immediate reversal. In a statement released on Monday and signed by National Chairperson, Jamiu Towolawi, and National Secretary, Amara Nwosu, the organisation criticised the suspension of elected public officials, including Governor Siminalayi Fubara and state legislators. The SWL accused both Fubara and the minister, Nyesom Wike, of prioritising control over the oil-rich state’s resources rather than serving…