Sokoto Gov’t Approves N1.66bn For Renovation of Six Hospitals, N100.076m HIV/AIDS Testing Kits, Consumables
The government of Sokoto State has approved N1.66 billion for the renovation of six additional General Hospitals across the state. The move, according to officials describe is a major push to strengthen healthcare delivery. This was contained in a statement…
Politicians Meet Pastors For Votes Not Prayers – Femi Emmanuel
The Presiding Pastor of Livingspring Chapel International, Femi Emmanuel, has said many politicians visit popular General Overseers across the country mainly to secure congregational support rather than spiritual intervention. As reported by Punch, Emmanuel stated this on Saturday while speaking…
I’m Not Financing Terrorism – Malami Denies Allegations
A former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has debunked claims that he is linked to terrorism financing. Describing the allegations as baseless, misleading and politically motivated in a statement on Friday, Malami said his…
Tinubu Constitutes Boards of NADF, BOA, UBEC
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the constitution of the boards of the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). This was contained In statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser…
Insecurity: Schools in Benue Are Safe – Police Assures
The Benue State Police Command has assured the public that schools in the state are safe. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Emenari Ifeanyi, told newsmen on Friday that security around schools had been tightened. The Command has deployed personnel,…
Stop Patronizing Touts, Agents, We’re Always Here – NIS Urges Nigerians
Controller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Kemi Nandap, has urged Nigerians to come directly to them when applying for passports or other immigration services, insisting that the Service operates round-the-clock channels to assist citizens directly and transparently. Nandap,…
DSS Arrests Medical Doctor For Supplying Drugs to Kidnappers
Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested a medical doctor for allegedly transporting medical supplies from Sokoto State to suspected kidnapping gangs operating in Kwara State. The Kwara State Government disclosed the arrest in a statement posted on…
Harrison Gwamnishu In Fresh Controversy Over Alleged Diversion of ₦5.4 Million Ransom Money
Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu is currently trending online after being accused of withholding ₦5.4 million from the ransom money raised for the release of a kidnapped couple in Edo State. According to reports, the family and community members contributed…
TikTok Agrees to Block Under 16 Users
TikTok said on Friday it will comply with Australia’s imminent ban on under-16s joining social media on the day it comes into force, but told users the changes “may be upsetting.” Australia’s world-first legislation comes into effect on December 10,…
‘Hackers Hit My Account Through OPAY, Moneypoint’ — Senator Oshiomhole Cries Out
Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north, says the national assembly must tighten oversight of financial institutions operating outside the traditional banking system. Oshiomhole spoke on Thursday while contributing to debate during the plenary on a bill seeking to amend the…