The Director of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Y.D Ahmed, has called for support from the 774 Local Government chairmen across Nigeria. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, Ahmed’s appeal aims to bolster the achievements of the NYSC, which heavily relies on the active engagement of …

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded to the Senate for consideration and approval the injection of N6.2 trillion into the N27.5 trillion 2024 budget. The President, in the request via a letter read on the floor of the Senate by its President, Godswill Akpabio, during plenary on Wednesday, specifically sought for withdrawal of N3.2 trillion from the Consolidated Revenue Fund, for …

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba has advocated for the return to regional government rather than the creation of new states. He noted that state creation would increase the cost of governance as new offices would be formed, despite the harsh economic realities facing the nation’s populace. Agbakoba, a former President of the Nigeria Bar Association, expressed the …

A Nigerian sepsis survivor, Joyce Oluwole, has advocated to the Federal government to prioritize tackling sepsis, a life-threatening condition that kills over 11 million people every year. Sepsis, also known as septicemia or blood poisoning, occurs when the body’s immune system has an extreme response to an infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, which can lead to organ dysfunction, …

The Federal Government (FG) has sought the cooperation of the governors of Cross River, Ebonyi, Kogi, Benue and Nasarawa States towards the construction of a superhighway linking the states with Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. Sen. David Umahi, Minister of Works, made the call during a meeting with stakeholders and the governors of the five states on Saturday in Lafia, …

The Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association has called for the eradication of sexual abuse in barrack communities and the nation at large. This is as the association lamented that sexual abuse and exploitation had become prevalent in society, adding that many of the cases are unreported. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund, six out of every 10 children …

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring a safe environment for journalists, highlighting that a free press is essential for a thriving democracy. Idris stated this during Wednesday’s book presentation of ‘Writing for Media and Monetising It’ by the Senior Vice Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Leadership Media Group, Azu Ishiekwene, in …

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called on the Auditors-General working with state and the Federal Governments to collaborate with various heads of government where they serve in building more accountable and transparent administrations for the benefit of Nigerians. Adeleke made the call in Ede, Osun State on Monday at the opening session of the 53rd biannual Conference organised …

A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Folakemi Omogoroye has rejected Saturday’s governorship primary election, demanding its cancellation. Speaking on Sunday, the aspirant alleged that the election did not take place in many wards across the state. She called on the party’s national leadership and President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the matter. She said: …

Oba of Benin, Ewuare II has asked God to heal Nigeria during the Easter celebrations. According to a message of felicitation by the Chief Press Secretary to the monarch, Osaigbovo Iguobaro, on Friday, the ‘The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II has called on God and his ancestors to heal Nigeria during the Easter celebration. “The royal father also admonishes the …