A gender-based Non-Governmental Organisation, (NGO), Gender Strategy Advancement International, (GSAI) is partnering with Africa Health Report (AHR) to advance women’s development and related health issues. Speaking on the objectives of the collaboration during a courtesy visit to the corporate head office of AHR in Abuja on Monday, July 1st, the programs officer, Miss Grace Ubeh,…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Mr. Yakuba Chonoko Maikyau, on Monday disclosed it is collaborating with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in the fight against corruption through sensitization of its members to deal with the menace of money laundering and terrorism financing in Nigeria. This was confirmed in a…
Anselm Okolo and Ogbodo Ozioma Favour, in this analysis, look at the ever- changing face of Abuja Mechanics’ Village, occasioned by several attempts by the Nigerian governments to find an enduring solution to the problems of settling traders, artisans and auto spare parts mechanics around the Apo axis of the FTC Apo Mechanic village…
Following the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) May 2024 price report which shows the average price at N762.62, with Jigawa State recording the highest price at N937.50 per liter This is according to the Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch (May 2024), the NBS report on State by State profile analysis that Jigawa, had the…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) sued Abuja-based business man, Mr. Ijoma Oji Uduma for N38 million money laundering case and making cash payment exceeding authorized amount under Section 2 (1) (a) of money laundering prevention and prohibition act February 2012. This was confirmed in a press statement by the ICPC…
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to fighting illicit drugs abuse in the country. Tinubu who was represented by Senator George Akume, assured everyone of his commitment to fighting substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. “I commend and urge everyone to redouble their efforts to combat drug abuse and trafficking in the country….
Acute hunger resulting from food shortage is currently confronting the over 230 million Nigerian populace. Insecurity among other factors is fuelling the food and hunger crises across the country. But with increased agricultural schemes orchestrated by a government that has the political will can respond adequately to the challenge. Ogbodo Ozioma Favour reports The…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public warning against illegal distribution and sales of falsified brands of Ginny Non- Diary Creamer Products This was confirmed in a press statement by the official X platform of the Agency on Wednesday, stating that the product is a combination of…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has urged a holistic approach to combat persistent security challenges in the North West in synergy with the ‘New Security Agenda of the United Nations which emphasizes engaging the cooperation of communities, institutions in order to foster peace in affected regions. This was confirmed in a…
The Independent Corrupt Practices Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a dismissed staff of the National Examination Council (NECO), Mrs. Rose Deffi over allegation of certificate forgery. This was disclosed on Monday by the Commission’s spokesperson, Demola Bakare, who said Mrs Deffi pleaded not guilty to the seven counts forgery charge against her. The…
