Story Summary: Political Parties Accused of Voter Inducement: Yiaga Africa has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of offering cash, gifts, and food to voters ahead of the Edo governorship election. Yiaga Africa’s Findings: The…
Story Summary: UNICEF has warned of a severe health crisis in Nigeria, with 200 million people at risk from 17 Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) due to widespread open defecation. Jane Bevan, UNICEF’s Chief of WASH, emphasised that the ongoing practice…
Story Summary: Morocco has reported its first case of mpox in Marrakesh, marking the initial instance in North Africa since the WHO declared an international emergency last month. The patient, a 32-year-old from Marrakesh, is undergoing treatment at a specialised…
Story Summary: Enforcement Action: The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has closed 666 unregistered medicine shops across Kaduna State for violating National Drug Distribution Guidelines. Inspection Details: The operation targeted 895 premises, including 47 pharmacies, 313 patent medicine shops, and…
Story Summary: INEC Chairman’s Appeal: Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of INEC, has called on the ICPC and EFCC to focus on tackling vote buying in the forthcoming Edo State governorship election. Need for Coordination: During a meeting with the Inter-Agency…
Story Summary: TUC President’s Assertion: Festus Osifo, President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has stated that the high cost of petrol is due to the devaluation of the naira rather than the removal of the fuel subsidy. Impact of…
Story Summary: Non-Academic Staff Union of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic escalated their strike by barricading all gates to the institution, demanding a 65-year retirement age. Students and lecturers were blocked from entering the campus, disrupting early morning lectures. The union…
Story Summary: INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, warned that signing the Peace Accord alone does not guarantee a peaceful Edo governorship election. Yakubu emphasised the importance of political parties and candidates committing to the implementation of the Peace Accord. He…
As part of our ongoing policy engagement, Life After Abuse Foundation (LAAF) paid a courtesy visit to Honorable Temitope Adewale to discuss the establishment of the inaugural Ministry of Men Affairs in Lagos State. This initiative aims to address the…
Story Summary: Seventeen out of 18 political parties contesting the September 21, 2024, Edo governorship election signed a peace accord, while the PDP declined. The PDP’s state chairman, Anthony Aziegbemi, refused to sign in protest over the detention of 10…
