Residents and local leaders in Niger State are raising alarms over repeated attacks on the Shiroro-Kaduna 330kV power lines, which have resulted in widespread blackouts across Northern Nigeria. These vital lines, responsible for transmitting up to 600 megawatts of electricity, have become a target for bandits, leading to severe disruptions in power supply. Local sources […]
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Stakeholders Urge Tax Relief to Address Rising Ultrasound Scan Costs in Nigeria
As the costs of ultrasound scans soar due to economic pressures, health stakeholders are calling for the Nigerian government to implement tax relief on imported medical equipment. This plea comes amidst concerns that rising prices, largely influenced by the devaluation of the naira, could limit access to essential diagnostic evaluations, particularly for pregnant women. Currently, […]
Climate Change Linked to Increased Malaria and Cholera Risks, Experts Warn
Medical experts have raised alarms over the potential rise in malaria and cholera cases in Nigeria due to climate change. They emphasize that rising temperatures and extreme weather conditions create a more conducive environment for these diseases, necessitating urgent public health measures. Experts noted that climate change could shorten the mosquito life cycle, increase their […]
Judge Orders Mother to Appear in Son’s Cybercrime Case
Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court in Lagos has summoned Mrs. Martha Udeh, the mother of 19-year-old Chinonso Udeh, to appear in court on November 1, 2024. Udeh faces charges of cybercrime, having pleaded guilty to accusations brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). During the court proceedings, the EFCC’s prosecutor, […]
Taraba Cleric Challenges TY Danjuma Over Defamation Lawsuit, Claims Divine Inspiration
Pastor Paul Rika, a cleric from Taraba and the International Director of the Holiness Revival Movement Worldwide, has responded defiantly to former Defense Minister Theophilus Danjuma’s threat of a N1 billion defamation lawsuit regarding Rika’s book, “God’s Message to Kuteb Tribe and Indigenes of Taraba State.” In his response, Rika emphasized that the messages in […]
House of Representatives Questions Kaduna Road Project Amid Allegations of Abandonment
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee is scrutinizing an alleged stalled road project in Kaduna State. Worth N1.46 billion, the Gidanwaya-Guaran Dutse-Waman Rafi-Saminaka-Kano road contract was awarded on October 5, 2022, to Messrs Jam Jam Dynamic Platform Limited by the Federal Ministry of Works, with a 12-month completion target. Despite this, lawmakers raised concerns […]
Insurance and Reforms Essential for Advancing Nigeria’s Livestock Sector, Says PLRIC
The Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee (PLRIC) has highlighted the critical role of insurance in fostering investment in Nigeria’s livestock sector. This recommendation was part of a communique following a stakeholders’ workshop in Abuja on October 24 and 25, attended by over 400 participants, including governors, ministers, and traditional leaders. Co-Chairman of the PLRIC, Prof. […]
Nigeria, ECOWAS to Launch Unified Driver’s License and Vehicle Registration System for West Africa
Nigeria and fellow West African countries are preparing to implement a unified driver’s license and vehicle registration system to streamline transportation and improve road safety across the region. This initiative, coordinated by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West African Road Safety Organisation, was announced by the Federal Road Safety Corps […]
Police Pledge Impartial Investigation in Alleged Assault of Bolt Driver by Lawmaker Ikwechegh
The Nigeria Police Force has initiated an impartial investigation into allegations involving House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh, who reportedly assaulted Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya during a delivery in Abuja. According to Naija News, the altercation occurred in Maitama when the driver asked Ikwechegh to come to the car to receive his package. A widely […]
APC’s Osita Okechukwu Criticizes Soludo Over Local Government Autonomy, Calls Policy “Vanity Train”
Osita Okechukwu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has sharply criticized Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo for allegedly bypassing a Supreme Court ruling on local government (LG) autonomy. Soludo recently sought legislation through the Anambra State House of Assembly to regulate LG funds, stating that full autonomy for Nigeria’s 774 LGs could lead […]