FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) and the Patriotic Defenders of National Institutions have raised concerns about the integrity of the Nigerian certification process, pointing out deficiencies and inconsistencies in the Enugu Governorship Election Petition Tribunal’s recent judgment that upheld Mr Peter Mbah as the winner of the governorship election in Enugu. They said the tribunal upholding Mbah’s …

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of a former minister and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bello Maitama Yusuf. The President extendsed sympathy and condolences to the deceased’s family and friends as well as the government and people of Jigawa state. “A true believer in Nigeria’s unity and stability, Senator Maitama Yusuf contributed immensely …

The Modern Traditional Medicine Practitioners of Nigeria (MTMPN ), an umbrella body under the Federal Ministry of Health has warned the general public against patronizing unregistered practitioners across Africa and Nigeria. The organisation also warned against consuming herbs that could be detrimental to their health, especially at the time when kidney failure and liver damage is prevalent.  This was contained …

No fewer than seven people were electrocuted in Kabong community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau state. Scores also sustained various degrees of injuries and are hospitalised at a health facilities in Jos, an eyewitness has said. An eyewitness Mr. Steven John, told Blueprint correspondent that the incident was a result of electrical High Voltage cable, belonging to the …

…Suggest effective ways for distribution of palliatives …Urge govt to update, unbundle social register ‘…Express fears politicians may hoard palliatives like Covid-19 time’ The removal of subsidies on petrol has raised the level of hardship nationwide as citizens anxiously await the take-off of the government’s palliative measures. BENJAMIN SAMSON in this report speaks with experts on how the government can …

King Edmund Daukoru, the Amanyanabo of Nembe Kingdom has called for adequate funding for local governments in the country, being the closest to the people in other to ensure development at the grassroots of the country and perform their statutory responsibilities. He stated this when he marked his 80th Birthday with pomp in Abuja, Thursday, with a pledge to work …

There is no doubt that the Northern region, especially the people of Fulani ethnic stock share filial, cultural and religious affiliations with the Republic of Niger. The Hausa and Kanuri people also have strong ties with Niger. The attempt by some religious and political leaders from the North and their counterparts such as Afenifere and Ohaneze Ndigbo from the South …

The Dr SPAG Movement and Global Network,  has called  for more youths involvement, awareness and engagement in the process of nation building, stressing that this would ensure a better and safer sustainable environment for the youths globally, and especially in Nigeria.  Its Founder, a Popular Businessman and Author, Daniel Owodunni, made the call in a statement Signed Friday in Abuja, …

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers of several agencies and parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. In a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Friday, announced the appointments of the 14 leadership of the agencies under the ministry. The appointment follows …

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has stated that as a Service subservient to the political class, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) state of readiness and preparedness remains paramount and must never be in doubt. This, according to him, was in line with NAF’s constitutional responsibility to be ready to perform tasks that may be …