The COP29 Champion’s campaign, Impact Makers, will spotlight and scale innovative climate action from diverse leaders and innovators from across the world The UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP29, Nigar Arpadarai, today announces the launch of Impact Makers, a…
Story Summary: INEC Distributes ID Tags: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started issuing identification tags to journalists accredited for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. The distribution occurred at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) secretariat.…
Story Summary: Bishop Matthew Hassan-Kukah states that candidates cannot be forced to sign the peace accord for the 2024 Edo governorship election, as the National Peace Committee lacks legal authority. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has opted out of the…
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…
