FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Members of the House of Representatives, Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and other well-meaning Nigerians have paid visits to give their full support to the member representing Ideato North/South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, following the judgement of the Election Petitions Tribunal ordering his removal from office. Recall …

Workers of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) have shutdown the head office of the service in Abuja. The workers who shutdown the office on Monday are protesting against the appointment of Tola Odeyemi as Chief Executive Officer/Post Master General by President Bola Tinubu against their wish. The workers, who said they preferred Adepoju, chanted solidarity songs and wielded placards. Details …

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Monday, disclosed that the Federal Government funded 422 out of Nigeria’s 1,411 delegation to the ongoing COP28 holding in Dubai. The minister’s revelation is coming on the heels of the outrage that has continued to trail the large number of delegates attending the conference from Nigeria. According to Idris, his …

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 …