The Nigerian government has affirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to extend social safety nets across the country. Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, reiterated this commitment during a meeting with an ILO delegation in Abuja. Onyejeocha emphasized the government’s focus on broadening access…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched an investigation into an allegation that a woman fried plantain chips using oil adulterated with polythene, following a viral social media post. The post claimed that the woman melted approximately five pieces of “olonka rubber” (polythene) into the oil before frying the…
Former Governor of Kano State and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has announced plans to revisit the creation of the five emirate councils in Kano State. This decision comes after the immediate past governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, divided the Kano emirate into five following the dethronement of the 14th Emir of Kano,…
Three weeks have passed since Lucky Aiyedatiwa assumed office as the Governor of Ondo State, yet he has not nominated a deputy governor for appointment, sparking fresh political debates in the state, reports Daily Trust. Aiyedatiwa took over the gubernatorial reins from his late predecessor, former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, following the latter’s demise in office….
The gubernatorial candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in Akwa Ibom State, Bassey Albert, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). It is reported that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and 10 senators are set to welcome Albert into the APC today, Friday, January 19. Sources reveal that the event will take place in…
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has provided an explanation for the relocation of its headquarters from Abuja to Lagos State. According to Obiageli Orah, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at FAAN, the decision was made following consultations with stakeholders and unions to ensure the best interests of the authority and…
The Supreme Court has upheld the judgments of the lower courts, including the tribunal and the court of appeal, affirming the victory of Andy Uba in the March 2023 governorship election. The unanimous decision of the apex court did not award any costs. About two months ago, the appellate court had affirmed Uba’s win in…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, has initiated efforts to reduce internet access costs in the state. CEO of the Anambra State ICT Agency, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata Agency, revealed this during a virtual media briefing. The plans include partnering with the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to establish an…
Yiaga Africa, a non-governmental organization, has urged immediate action to address the low representation of women in Nigerian parliaments. Samson Itodo, the executive director of Yiaga Africa, emphasized the need for national measures to increase women’s participation in parliament during an interview with journalists in Abuja. Statistics reveal a stark gender imbalance in Nigeria’s legislative…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has hailed the Supreme Court’s affirmation of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s victory in the March 2023 gubernatorial election as a long-awaited and well-deserved judgment. In a statement issued by Mr. Tunde Oladunjoye, the State APC Publicity Secretary, the party expressed satisfaction with the court’s decision, emphasizing that it…