Entire Ihiala Local Government APC leadership decamps, joins YPP

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEntire Ihiala Local Government APC leadership decamps, joins YPP

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)April 24, 2025

Ahead of the November gubernatorial election in Anambra State, the entire leadership of the All Progressives Congress – APC, in Ihiala local government area of Anambra State, has moved to the Young Progressive Party – YPP. The APC local government chairman, Mr. Obinakaba Callistus, resigned his membership of the APC together with all members of his executive and joined the YPP. As if this was not enough, the entire twenty (20) ward chairmen across the...

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House of Reps Supports Victims of Tanker Explosion at Ugwu-Onyeama, Enugu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsHouse of Reps Supports Victims of Tanker Explosion at Ugwu-Onyeama, Enugu

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)April 23, 2025

The Speaker, House of Representatives, in support of victims of the 25th January, 2025, fuel tanker explosion that claimed lives at Ugwu-Onyeama in Enugu State, has donated the sum of eighteen million naira only (#18,000,000.00). The financial support was presented to the Enugu State Governor on Tuesday for the victims by a delegation of the Enugu State Caucus of the House of Representatives led by Nnolim Nnaji. Moved by the show of solidarity and compassion,...

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UNICEF, Gombe Govt To Launch Sexual Abuse Response Centre

HealthNewsNigeriaUNICEF, Gombe Govt To Launch Sexual Abuse Response Centre

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 23, 2025

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is partnering with the Gombe State Government to establish a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) at the Gombe State Specialist Hospital. The centre, expected to be fully operational by May 2025, aims to strengthen the state’s response to sexual and gender-based violence and enhance child protection systems. Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, Chief of UNICEF’s Bauchi Field Office, during an inspection visit to the facility, emphasized that the centre would provide...

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ECOWAS at 50: Tinubu Tasks Leaders To Tackle Poverty, Unemployment

NewsNigeriaPoliticsECOWAS at 50: Tinubu Tasks Leaders To Tackle Poverty, Unemployment

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 23, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to work assiduously in tackling poverty and high unemployment among youth. The President who spoke on Tuesday in Accra, Ghana, during the official launch of the ECOWAS Golden Jubilee, also charged them to invest in education, innovation, and skill acquisition while promoting peace and inclusion. Represented by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the president, who...

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Measles Hits Rukubi Community In Nasarawa

HealthNewsNigeriaMeasles Hits Rukubi Community In Nasarawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 23, 2025

The Nasarawa State Ministry of Health has confirmed an outbreak of measles in the Rukubi community of Doma Local Government Area. Governor Abdullahi Sule, represented by his deputy, Dr. Emmanuel Akabe, announced this on Tuesday during a critical stakeholders’ engagement held in Lafia. During this engagement, the state government reiterated its commitment to tackling childhood killer diseases such as measles and rubella. Governor Abdullahi Sule emphasized the urgent need for the new vaccine campaign, saying...

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Polio Vaccination: Kano Targets 4.1 Million Children

HealthNewsNigeriaPolio Vaccination: Kano Targets 4.1 Million Children

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 23, 2025

The Kano State Government has announced plans to vaccinate over 4.1 million children against polio in a statewide campaign scheduled for April 24 to 30, 2025. Speaking at the event, the Director General of the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board, Dr. Nasiru Mahmoud made the disclosure during a media dialogue on polio and routine immunization held in Kano on Tuesday. Represented by the State Immunization Officer, Hajiya Sa’adatu Ibrahim said the campaign is...

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Enugu Govt Signs Investment Deal with Lion Business Park, Calls diasporans to invest

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEnugu Govt Signs Investment Deal with Lion Business Park, Calls diasporans to invest

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)April 22, 2025

The Enugu State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lion Business Park Limited. The deal aims to develop a world-class industrial and commercial hub within the Enugu Industrial Park Free Trade Zone. At the official signing ceremony of the MOU, Dr. Okechukwu Mbonu, Chairman of Lion Business Park Ltd, commended the Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for the developmental strides and achievements within his few years in office. Mbonu affirms...

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Governor Oyebanji Inaugurates Dialysis Centre in Ekiti

HealthNewsNigeriaGovernor Oyebanji Inaugurates Dialysis Centre in Ekiti

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 22, 2025

…Facility equipped by Pastor Enoch and Folu Adeboye’s Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has inaugurated a state-of-the-art dialysis Centre at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital to provide cutting-edge kidney treatment and boost the health status of residents. While Commissioning the dialysis Centre which was equipped by Pastor Enoch and Folu Adeboye’s, His Love Foundation, Governor Oyebanji said the Centre is a testament to the remarkable outcomes that can be achieved when faith- based...

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VP Kashim Shettima Summons Officials of National Hajj Commission

NewsNigeriaPoliticsVP Kashim Shettima Summons Officials of National Hajj Commission

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 22, 2025

Vice President Kashim Shettima has summoned the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Prof. Abdullahi Saleh Usman and board members of the commission for a meeting today at the Vice President’s Conference Room. A letter of invitation and signed by Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Office of the Vice President, Sen. Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, revealed that the meeting slated for today was to brief the Vice President on preparation for...

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Suspected cultists invade Swali community In Bayelsa

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSuspected cultists invade Swali community In Bayelsa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 22, 2025

Gunmen suspected to be cultists have invaded the Swali community in the heart of Yenagoa, the state capital, and killed four persons. Though two cult groups, the Greenlanders and Bobos, have been fighting for supremacy in the community, it was not certain if the attack resulted from the cult clash. The member representing Yenagoa Constituency 1 in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Chief Ayibanegiyefa Egba, has condemned the brutal attack on the Swali Community....

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