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…
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…
