Written by Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has called for stricter penalties to curb electoral malpractice in Nigeria. The economic policy expert, who spoke at an ADC Dialogue in Abuja on Tuesday, said existing sanctions are too lenient to discourage violations. “Stronger penalties for electoral offences. Current punishments are too weak to deter violations. Increasing … Continue reading “VIDEO: Ezekwesili Seeks Stronger Penalties For Electoral Offences”
The Zamfara state government has shared N40,000 each to 8,593 vulnerable beneficiaries across the state. This was revealed by the AGILE coordinator in Zamfara State, Sa’adatu Abdu Gusau, in statement at the weekend. All beneficiaries received their cash through their bank accounts and withdrawals would be made through ATMs. The statement said, “Zamfara State AGILE … Continue reading “Zamfara gov’t shares N40,000 to 8,593 most vulnerable persons”
…Regulatory overlap may kill transformative ideas behind bill — ALTON …$1trn house built on faulty foundation ‘ll collapse — Udotai …Bill contains inconsistencies that’ll be counterproductive — NATCOMS By Prince Osuagwu, Hi-Tech Editor Telecom Operators in the country have cautioned the National Assembly, NASS, to ensure that grey areas which may kill the transformative ideas … Continue reading “More stakeholders join telcos to pick holes in new digital economy bill”
Governor Dauda Lawal has said he declared emergency in education and health sector to revamp the two areas for the commonwealth of his citizens. He revealed this on Monday when he hosted the management of the newly established Federal University of Medical Sciences and Health Technology, Tsafe, in Gusau on Monday. The governor, welcoming the … Continue reading “Why I declared emergency in health, education — Governor Lawal”
….Enforcement begins Jan 2026 By Joseph Erunke Abuja—The Federal Government has officially banned the production, sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and bottles below 200 millilitres, in a decisive move to curb alcohol abuse and protect public health. According to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, full … Continue reading “FG bans production, sale of alcohol in sachets, small bottles”
… As Kim wins 2025 company’s professional service award in pharmacy By Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s premier pharmaceutical manufacturing company, May & Baker Nigeria Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to excellence and innovation in pharmacy practice even as it announced Pharm. Kim Jerry Bot, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of KIMKY Pharmaceuticals and Enterprises, and Director … Continue reading “May & Baker reaffirms commitment to excellence, innovation in pharmacy practice”
By Sola Ogundipe Key stakeholders in the Lagos State health sector have consented to a strengthened commitment and partnership on routine immunisation towards combating vaccine-preventable diseases among children in the State. The participants who included representatives of the Lagos State government, professional health associations, the academia, the media, and development partners among others resolved to … Continue reading “Stakeholders unite under GSK-BOOST project to strengthen routine immunisation in Lagos State”
By Nwabueze Okonkwo OBOSI — IT was a celebration of love and gratitude for the creme de la creme of the society as they gathered at the Township Stadium, Obosi in Idemili North Local Government Area, Anambra State, joined His Majesty, Igwe Chidubem Iweka, Eze Iweka III of Obosi Ukwalla Kingdom to celebrate his 14th … Continue reading “Cultural handshake across the Niger: Ooni of Ife, Etsu Nupe attend Obosi’s New Yam Festival”
…It is sad that Igbo families now spend more on the dead while the living wallow in penury …It is just crazy to spend lavishly to bury the dead and leave the living in abject poverty ENUGU — NOTABLE Igbo clergies and other leaders have frowned at the trend of extravagant and wasteful manner Ndígbo … Continue reading “Igbo celebrating the dead more than the living — Bishop, monarch”
By Ebunoluwa Sessou LAGOS — THE Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, yesterday, urged the Lagos State House of Assembly to ban the activities and operations of Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, and the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, in private refineries. The group, which staged a peaceful … Continue reading “MURIC to Lagos Assembly: Ban PENGASSAN, NUPENG’s operations in private refineries”