HPV Vaccine: CHAI says 380,671 girls vaccinated in Anambra
Mr Akpan Etop, HPV Consultant for Clinton Health Access Initiatives (CHAI), disclosed that 380,671 girls have received the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine against cervical cancer in Anambra. Etop, who…
EFCC Arrests Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, in Abuja. The arrest took place on Tuesday at 12:54 PM, according to EFCC officials,…
Just In: CBN Raises Interest Rate to 27.50%
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 27.50% from the previous 27.25%. CBN Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, announced the decision during the Monetary…
Lagos Govt. begins ’16 Days Activism’ against gender-based violence
The Lagos State Government through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) on Monday began the ’16 Day Activism’ to curb Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). The Executive Secretary, DSVA,…
Prime Progress announces biodiversity reporting challenge
Prime Progress on Monday announced its Biodiversity Reporting Challenge—an initiative seeking innovative story ideas from journalists to address Nigeria’s pressing biodiversity issues. This is contained in a statement signed by…
Senate Vows to Enforce Sanctions on Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Others Over 13% Derivation Funds
By Fatima Saka The Senate Committee on Oil and Gas Host Communities, chaired by Senator Benson Sunday Agadaga, has issued a stern warning to oil-producing states refusing to cooperate with…
CSO Urges NAHCON to Form Committee for Monitoring 2023 Hajj Refund Disbursement
Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based civil society organization dedicated to promoting transparency in Nigeria’s Hajj and Umrah industry, has called on the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to…
Prominent Lawyer Calls for Judicial Reform, Overhaul of National Judicial Council
In a bold push for judicial reform, Dr. Babatunde Ajibade, SAN, a respected Nigerian lawyer, has called for a complete overhaul of the National Judicial Council (NJC) via constitutional amendment.…
Oil Theft: Security Expert Urges Tinubu to Investigate Military Chiefs
Renowned international security expert, Dr. Jackson Lekan Ojo, has called on President Bola Tinubu to investigate the senior leadership of the Nigerian military over alleged involvement in oil theft in…
Enrol more workers into ECS, Labour Minister charges NSITF
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi has urged the management of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund(NSITF) to intensify efforts toward the enrolment of more workers in…