Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has ordered the immediate closure of a school in Busa Buji, Jos North Local Government Area, following the collapse of a building that killed 22 people and injured 132 others. The collapse occurred while students were in class on Friday. Governor Mutfwang, who visited the scene, emphasized the need…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has celebrated Mrs. Folu Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on her 76th birthday. In a post on his official X handle on Saturday, Sanwo-Olu praised Mrs. Adeboye for her wisdom and strength, calling her a guiding light for…
As millions flee war and hunger in Sudan, senior leaders from WHO’s Africa and Eastern Mediterranean Regions converged in Chad, which hosts the largest number of Sudanese refugees, to assess the urgent health needs of those affected by this complex and deteriorating humanitarian crisis. The mission aims to optimize WHO operations in Chad, Sudan, and…
A socio-political group, the Owan Progressive Initiative (OPI), has criticized Julius Ihonvbere, the House of Representatives member for Owan Federal Constituency, following his recent appearance at a campaign rally in Eme-Ora, marking his first public engagement in the constituency after 15 months in office. The group voiced their dismay at Ihonvbere’s prolonged absence since his…
Princess Anne, also known as the Princess Royal, made a notable return to public appearances at a charity horse riding event in Gloucestershire, southwestern England. The 73-year-old royal presented awards and interacted with winners, marking a phased comeback following a recent injury. In late June, Princess Anne suffered concussion and minor head injuries at her…
The UNICEF Chief of the Sokoto Field Office, Michael Juma, announced significant support for Zamfara State during a three-day formal opening of UNICEF’s interaction with state government officials on the state’s Ten-Year Strategic Plan. During the interaction, stakeholders expressed optimism that the fund would aid Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration in achieving sustainable development across social,…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, bail in the sum of N10 billion with two sureties in like sum. Mamman faces 12 counts of money laundering totaling N33 billion, as charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a ruling delivered by Justice James Omotosho…
Thursday’s discussions between President Bola Tinubu and the Organized Labour on the new minimum wage were adjourned until next week to allow for broader consultations with all stakeholders. The leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, arrived at the State House around 2:00 pm and…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has called on law enforcement agencies to strengthen their collaboration to curb banking fraud in the country. This was emphasized by the Managing Director/Chief Executive of NDIC, Bello Hassan, at the annual capacity-building workshop for law enforcement agents in Lagos on Thursday. Represented by the NDIC Director of Communication…
