Story Summary: INEC Refuses PDP’s Request: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declined the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) demand to redeploy Anugbum Onuoha, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Edo State. Controversy Surrounds Onuoha: Onuoha’s links to Minister Nyesom…
Story Summary: President Tinubu Arrives in Maiduguri: President Ahmed Bola Tinubu arrived in Maiduguri at 3.15 pm to extend his condolences and support following the Alau Dam flood disaster. Visit Includes Key Meetings: On arrival, Tinubu was welcomed by Governor…
Story Summary: Inflation Eases: Nigeria’s inflation rate fell to 32.15% in August 2024 from 33.40% in July, marking a 1.25% decrease in headline inflation. Food Inflation Declines: Food inflation dropped to 37.52% in August, down from 39.53% in July, showing…
Story Summary: Approximately 300 trucks from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) have arrived at the Dangote Refinery in preparation for a major petrol loading scheduled for Sunday, September 15, 2024. NNPC spokesperson Olufemi Soneye confirmed the arrival of…
Story Summary: The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has called on the Federal Government to urgently address their key demands, including the re-opening of the certificate verification portal and the payment of overdue salaries. The association has issued…
Story Summary: Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has pledged to support UNICEF’s children’s nutrition funds, promising to allocate necessary funds within weeks to benefit children in the state. During a visit from UNICEF’s Country Representative, Christien Muduate, Governor Aliyu was…
Story Summary: At a PDP campaign rally in Edo State, Atiku cautioned against attempts to rig the upcoming governorship election, emphasising that Edo is not susceptible to the same practices as Lagos. He urged voters to protect and ensure the…
Story Summary: Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has described the upcoming gubernatorial election as a “do-or-die” affair, warning of severe consequences for any electoral malpractice by opposition parties. During a PDP rally in Ekemwan, Obaseki highlighted his administration’s achievements in…
Climate Activists in Nigeria and 49 other countries worldwide are mobilising in more than 150 events, calling on their governments to urgently implement a fast, fair and funded phase-out of fossil fuels to prevent further climate catastrophe. Nigeria and Kenya…
Story Summary: Paradigm Initiative (PIN) will participate in the United Nations Summit of the Future on 22-23 September 2024 in New York, focusing on closing the digital divide through inclusive innovation and cooperation. The PIN delegation, led by Executive Director…
