Nigeria
“Internal security improving, Crime rate reducing.” – IG
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, said there was a decline in crime rates across the country in the past few months due to the strategies deployed by the police. Specifically, he noted that major crimes dropped to 416 in the last one month, compared to 734 in May and 530 in…
Labour plans talks with the government as N’Assembly approves N70,000 wage
Labour unions in the country say they will schedule meetings with state governments as part of efforts to ensure that they comply with the 2024 National Minimum Wage Amendment Act Bill, which on Tuesday empowered Nigerian workers to earn at least N70,000 every month. The Senate on Tuesday at plenary passed the 2024 National Minimum…
President Tinubu Appoints John Obafunwa As NIMR DG
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Professor John Obafunwa as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR). Professor Obafunwa succeeds Professor Babatunde Salako, whose tenure expires on July 23, 2024 A statement by Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Chief Ajuri Ngelale, on Monday, said the appointment…
“Talk To Youths”, Senator Ndume Tells Tinubu, Amid Planned Protest
Ndume gave the advice on Monday ahead of the planned protest billed for August 1 across the country. According to the lawmaker, talking with the organisers who are mostly youths would help in dousing the tension and avert the planned demonstrations.
Our Diesel Meets International Standard, it Is The Best In Nigeria – Dangote
Dangote stated his confidence following members of the House of Representatives’ insistence on testing alternative diesel products alongside Dangote’s diesel at its cutting-edge laboratory during a visit on Saturday, according to a statement released by the company’s media team on Sunday. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, and other members…
Senate Commences Process To Amend Constitution
Eight months after it was established, the 10th Senate has at last appointed a 45-member committee to examine and revise the 1999 Constitution. The Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday, announced the composition of the committee during the conference meeting. The President of the Senate stated that a review of the 1999 constitution was necessary…
National Council on Nutrition Approves Measures to Combat Food Insecurity
New initiatives to tackle food insecurity and malnutrition in Nigeria were authorized by the National Council on Nutrition on Tuesday. This came after Vice President Kashim Shettima presided over the council meeting at the State House in Abuja. One of the authorized actions is the creation of a national nutrition dashboard, which will be posted…
FG is Ready to Maximize Natural Resources
In light of an enlarged conference between security service heads and the Presidential interministerial committee, the Federal Government has stepped up its measures to safeguard the country’s natural resources. The security chiefs and the interministerial committee met on Thursday in Abuja, with the committee being led by Solid Minerals Development Minister Dele Alake. An inter-ministerial…
FG issues a Five-Day Major Flooding Warning to 22 states
The FG predicts 94 towns might experience flooding over the course of five days, starting on Tuesday, July 16 till July 20, 2024. According to Dr. Iziaq Salako, the State Minister of the Environment, flooding is predicted in these concerned states: Adamawa State (Gbajili, Ganye); Abia State (Eziama, Arochukwu); Anambra State (Onitsha); Akwa Ibom (Uyo,…
APC: Electoral Reforms are Required to Prevent Governments from Selecting LG Chairmen at Random
Felix Morka stated that as long as governors continue to “handpick” LG chairs, Nigeria’s LG administrations cannot be considered strong. A spokesman for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for some electoral reforms to make the recent financial autonomy granted to local governments (LGs) by the Supreme Court effective. Felix Morka stated that…
