The Conference of Speakers of Pan-African Parliament under the African Union has declared solidarity with the victims of flood disasters in Nigeria and others affected battling similar tragedies on the African continent. The conference expressed its support in a statement signed by PAP President, Fortune Charumbira at the ongoing 12th Annual Conference of Speakers of National and Regional Parliaments in …

The House of Representatives Committee on Health Institutions has promised to put an end to medical tourism and attract development of the health sector in the country. The Chairman House Committee on Health Institutions, Hon. Amos Magaji, made the promise when he led members on an oversight visit to University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada on Friday. Magaji, who …

President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Beijing rounded off his official engagements in China by meeting with Nigerians living in the country, describing his visit as “very good and successful.” Addressing members of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization in China (NIDO China) and the Nigerian community at the China World Hotel, the President emphasized his efforts to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure, …

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has pledged the support of the House for the Nigerian Army with the goal of sustaining the peace experienced in the State. Dr. Obasa gave the assurance on Thursday when he received Brigadier General Olawale Matthew Oyekola, 48th Commander of the 9 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, …

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has assured that the Commission will continue to play a strategic role in the development of education to ensure sustainable development in the Niger Delta region. Ogbuku stated this in a keynote address during the 2024 Moot and Mock Trial Competition for law Faculties in the universities …

The new Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Sonubi Ayodele, has assured that the Nigeria Police Force will continue to uphold its statutory responsibilities of protecting lives and property. Ayodele who said this on Thursday in Ibadan during his inaugural media briefing said this would be without prejudice to background, religion or association. The CP also assured that the Police …

In the aftermath of Nigeria’s shock defeat to Benin in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau said that measures are being taken to address the team’s woes and secure qualification for the prestigious tournament. When asked about the possibility of changing coaches or retaining Finidi George, who was appointed …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that the arrest warrant issued against the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello could be set aside if he were to show up in court as required. EFCC counsel, Kemi Pinheiro (SAN) said this on Tuesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja after a member of Bello’s …