An argument between two relatives turned tragic in Lagos on Monday as one of them fatally stabbed his cousin during a physical confrontation. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the incident to PUNCH Metro in a terse statement issued by the Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, noting that the suspect was at large. The police said a woman reported that her son, Ganiyu Ibrahim, and her nephew, Afeez Akeem, were having a […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC is seeking the assistance of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources in addressing increasing cases of road accidents involving tankers transporting petroleum products across the country . FRSC Corps Marshal, Mallam Shehu Mohammed made the request when he led FRSC management on a visit to the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Oil, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri in Abuja. Mallam Shehu Mohammed said the ministry's logistics support including […]
The House of Representatives has vowed to ensure more Stiffer Penalties for Violators of Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Act in the proposed amendment of the Act. The House Majority leader, Professor Julius Ihonvbere stated this in Abuja, at the commencement of investigative hearing on compliance of MDAs on the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Act. The House Majority leader, who frowned at the five percent implementation of the act, […]
Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Abuja Correspondents Chapel, Comrade Grace Ike has urged the government, well-meaning Nigerians, and other stakeholders to break barriers limiting girls across the country. In her message to commemorate this year's International Day of the Girl Child Ike emphasizes the importance of empowering girls to envision and shape their future, highlighting the need to destroy barriers erected by society, religion, tradition, and emotions. […]
Spokesman for the opposition lawmakers coalition, Ikenga Ugochinyere has praised Alhaji Yayari's swift start as PDP's acting national chairman, citing his understanding of the party's urgent need for reform. In a statement in Abuja, Ugochinyere says Yayari's leadership, shows his desire to sanitize the system, restore internal democracy, and bring peace and cohesion to the party. According to him, Yayari's decision has rekindled hope among PDP members. The lawmaker representing […]
Action Alliance To Commence Update Of Membership Register The Action Alliance, AA is to commence update of the party's membership Register Nationwide. This Exercise is pursuant to Electoral Act 2022 as amended and Action Alliance 2005 Constitution as amended. According to the national secretary of the party, Vernimbe James, the exercise is scheduled to commence on the 18th, October, 2024 to 31st December, 2024 at the party,s Ward Headquarters […]
The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri - Erewa, the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, risk issuance of warrant of arrest against them by the Senate soon, for failing to appear before its committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions. Other public agencies whose chief executives, risk warrant of arrest are Union Homes Savings and Loans […]
As part of efforts to strengthen Primary Healthcare Centres across the country, stakeholders in the health sector have called for community engagement in securing primary healthcare centers and health workers. Addressing newsmen at the Quarterly Media Meeting of the Civil Society Networks on the Global Fund GC7 Covid19 Response Mechanism grant, the National Coordinator, Civil Society in Malaria Control Immunization and Nutrition ACOMIN, Mr Ayo Ipinmoye noted that when communities take ownership of the […]
President Bola Tinubu has called on religious institutions to work together with the present administration towards achieving collective aspirations of the founding fathers. President Bola Tinubu who made the call during a special Service to mark the 40th anniversary of the Methodist Church in the Federal capital terrory held at the Methodist Cathedral of Unity, Abuja said the federal government would continue to appreciate the roles being played by religious […]
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