Kano State Government has vowed to take swift and stern action against any teacher or school staff member found guilty of sexual harassment in schools, warning that offenders will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. This declaration was made by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Student Matters,
President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to renowned businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Oladele Fajemirokun, as he marks his 75th birthday. The President praised Fajemirokun for his significant contributions to Nigeria’s private sector and national development, acknowledging his enduring legacy of excellence. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has strongly criticized Dr. Reuben Abati following remarks made about his involvement in the repatriation of trafficked children. Dr. Abati, during an appearance on Arise Television, compared VeryDarkMan’s enthusiasm for the cause to that of controversial singer Portable. In response, VeryDarkMan expressed his displeasure, emphasizing
The Federal Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to addressing the escalating security challenges across Nigeria, emphasizing enhanced investments in military assets, personnel training, and intelligence infrastructure. Speaking at the first quarter media stakeholders’ seminar for top media executives in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, underscored the administration’s resolve to
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm over the circulation of counterfeit Artemether/Lumefantrine tablets in Nigeria, sold under the brand name Aflotin 20/120. The agency disclosed this development via its official Twitter handle, emphasizing that the fake drugs were discovered and reported to NAFDAC by Ajanta Pharma
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has issued a statement to clarify and correct the deliberate misinterpretation of Nigeria’s development loan data by Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume. The senator, in a recent television interview, raised concerns about Nigeria’s development loans, particularly criticizing the $9.45 billion in borrowings since June 2023. IMPI is compelled to
The Lagos State Government has expressed grave concern over the alarming number of deaths attributed to inhalation of generator fumes, revealing that approximately 30,000 fatalities occur annually in the state due to exposure. This disclosure was made by the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Biodun Ogunleye, during the 2025 Lagos Energy Summit held
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday inaugurated a high-level committee tasked with overseeing the upcoming national population and housing census, giving it a three-week deadline to submit an interim report. The committee’s formation marks a crucial step towards the first census in Nigeria since 2006, which recorded a population of 140.4 million people, with 71.3
In a decisive move to avert the perennial threat of flooding during the rainy season, the Oyo State Government has announced the dredging of 11 major rivers across the state. This intervention, among several other infrastructure projects, was revealed following the State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. The Commissioner
In a significant blow to criminal operations in Kano State, the State Police Command has dismantled a notorious gun smuggling ring and arrested no fewer than 157 individuals linked to a wide range of violent crimes, including armed robbery, drug trafficking, theft, and street gang violence. The revelation was made on Wednesday by the newly
